The “Three Sisters”, the planting of maize (corn), beans and squash together in one space was a staple of traditional Indigenous American agriculture, and a combination of legend and chemistry.
Visit Saratoga County History Center and the gardens at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa on Saturday, August 24 from 1-4pm, share stories and celebrate the glorious alchemy that is the Three Sisters. This is a drop in event for the whole family, (bring chairs and blankets, and linger for a while) and includes toys and games to play with, crafts and story time for children.
The celebration will feature story telling by Joe Bruchac, well-known local author and the current Poet Laureate of Saratoga Springs, who will also share tales of local Indigenous culture. An exhibit on Indigenous artifacts will be open for viewing. There will also be talks on native plants as well as garden tours and a bake sale. In addition, Balet Flowers and Design will have plants and bouquets for sale, with a percentage of the sales being donated to the History Center.
This event is rain or shine (it will be moved indoors), free to attend, but donations are always gratefully received and will be used for SCHC programs and further development of the gardens.
Register for this free event HERE.
