Expert Next Door Series Episode 11: “The Social Life of Hats”

Dr. Tillman Nechtman and Dr. Erica Bastress-Dukehart, Professors of History at Skidmore College

This program will be held on Thursday, May 20, at 7pm

Join the Saratoga County History Center  and  Dr. Tillman Nechtman and Dr. Erica Bastress-Dukehart for the eleventh event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. Grab your fedoras, Panamas, bowlers, pork pies, and boaters, because May’s episode of END is all about hats! In particular, the role hats have played in Saratoga’s storied social scene. Inspired by a spring 2021 course at Skidmore that utilizes Brookside Museum’s chapeaux collection, Dr. Nechtman’s and Dr. Erica Bastress-Dukehart ‘s presentation will include stories, students, and some silliness. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite topper and share their own social shenanigans. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, May 20th, at 7pm.

Preregistration is required.  Click HERE to register.