Skidmore takes lead role in Solomon Northup Day The story of Solomon Northup, depicted in the film 12 Years a Slave, has special meaning for Saratoga Springs. The annual event in Northup's honor, shown above in 2013, will now be organized by Skidmore. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:00:44 -0800 Campus,Community,Diversity,Events,Faculty,Staff,Campus Life,Community,Solomon Northup,Twelve Years a Slave,Solomon Northup Day press release, Northup Day audience shot Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:00:44 -0800 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0800