Events
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On This Spot: Mom & Pop Businesses in Saratoga Springs
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesCarol Godette, accomplished author and storyteller of people and places in Saratoga Springs, will take us on a journey around many of the small family-led businesses that existed throughout the […]
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Wednesday Walking Tours – Hudson Crossing Park
Bordered by the Champlain Canal and Hudson River, Hudson Crossing Park is surrounded by both history and natural abundance. Join Hudson Crossing Park Executive Director Kate Morse and resident local […]
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Wednesday Walking Tours – Corinth Rural Cemetery
Corinth Rural Cemetery 38 Saratoga Ave, Corith, NY, United StatesExplore the stories behind the stones at Corinth Rural Cemetery. From soldiers and sailors to merchants and miscreants, discover the people who have lived in Corinth for over two centuries. […]
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A Saving Grace – A Unique Vietnam War Story
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesKat Fitzpatrick, daughter of a CIA operative, will speak of her Vietnam experience, sharing why her family was invited into a critical war zone in 1974, insight into the super-secret […]
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Frederick Douglass Speaks on Democracy
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Springs Black Elks have joined together to cosponsor a timely presentation by Frederick Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. Mr Richardson will lead a conversation […]
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Make Your Own Herbal Beauty Products
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDiscover how to make your own Herbal Beauty Products and the Spa experience! The Milton Grange will be offering the next class in it's herbal series. Presenter Janis Fallon will […]
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Arkell’s Ambition: The Magic of Mt. McGregor
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin the wealthy and wiley William J. Arkell (portrayed by Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he tells the story of his ambitious Victorian-era resort project on Mount McGregor. […]
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Reflections in Song – Canal Songs and Stories
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesGeorge Ward, folklorist and singer, “Canal Balladeer”, will present a program of historical and personal songs and stories reflecting two hundred years of New York State’s canals and their people. […]
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Make & Take: Create with Collage
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThis event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for this fun, hands-on art experience. We will explore colors and […]
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Make & Take: Printmaking Cards
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThis event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for a free art experience. Spend the afternoon exploring printmaking. We […]
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Experts Next Door #25 – The CCC in Saratoga County and the Adirondacks
OnlineThe Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began on March 31, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s New Deal to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression. Workers built trails, roads, campsites, dams, […]
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Make & Take: Alcohol Ink Tiles
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThis event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for a free art experience. Learn to create beautiful tiles with […]
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From Malta to the Moon: The Rocket Test Station
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesPaul Perreault, former Town of Malta Historian, will use images and video clips to tell the story of how and why Luther Forest in the Town of Malta was selected […]
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Sounds in Winter Concert: Stringwynde
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesIn August of 2017, an ambitious flutist emailed a highly recommended harpist, and inquired if she might want to play some duets together – and, thus, Stringwynde was born. The […]
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Brookside’s 50th Birthday Party
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States50 years ago, a dedicated group of local people opened the doors on Brookside Museum, now the home of Saratoga County History Center. We want to celebrate that event with […]