BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Saratoga County History Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Saratoga County History Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Saratoga County History Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200728T203009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T203151Z UID:6885-1596898800-1596909600@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Brooks Barbecue at Brookside! DESCRIPTION:Join Brooks Barbecue and Brookside Saturday\, August 8 from 3 – 6 pm and enjoy a delicious take out meal and support a great cause! \nFor over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our entire community. \nSCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling complete\, freshly-made Brooks chicken barbecue dinners to go on Saturday\, August 8 from 3 – 6 pm. All meals are $13 each and include: \n1/2 chicken\, baked potato\, cole slaw\, roll\, drink and a cookie. \nPlease click here to purchase your meal tickets\n\n  URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brooks-barbecue-at-brookside/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200709T170918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T182446Z UID:6823-1595530800-1595536200@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series: Dr.Tillman Nechtman\, Skidmore College DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series: Dr.Tillman Nechtman\, Skidmore College \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr.Tillman Nechtman from Skidmore College for the third event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss Britain’s Pacific Empire. This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, July 23rd at 7pm.  For more information\, please watch the video below. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThis event will take place on Thursday\, July 23th at 7pm. \nTickets for this event are required\, please click here for tickets.  A link to the Zoom event will be emailed. \nThis event is free for SCHS at Brookside Museum members and $5 for non-members. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-dr-tillman-nechtman-skidmore-college/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200625T173933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T170948Z UID:6798-1594321200-1594326600@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series: Kathleen Royka\, Thymely Herb Group DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series: Kathleen Royka\, Thymely Herb Group \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Kathleen Royka from the Thymely Herb Group for the second event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, July 9th at 7pm.  For more information\, please watch the video below. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThis event will take place on Thursday\, July 9th at 7pm. \nTickets for this event are required\, please click here for tickets.  A link to the Zoom event will be emailed. \nThis event is free for SCHS at Brookside Museum members and $5 for non-members. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-kathleen-royka-thymely-herb-group/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200616T150148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190405Z UID:6772-1593784800-1593799200@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Brookside Barbecue DESCRIPTION:Join Brookside Friday\, July 3 from 2 – 6 pm and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and support a great cause! \nFor over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our entire community. \nSCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling complete\, freshly-made chicken barbecue dinners to go on July 3\, 2-6 pm. Meals include: \n1/2 chicken \,baked potato\, baked beans\, roll\, drink and a cookie. \nChildren’s meals come with a special Fourth of July themed Arts and Crafts goodie bag. \nPlease click here to purchase your meal tickets \n  URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/chicken-barbecue/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200609T173903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200614T143219Z UID:6756-1592766000-1592771400@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer\, Real McCoy Tap Room DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer\, Real McCoy Tap Room \n  \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mike Schaffer from the Real McCoy Tap Room for the first event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. For complete details\, please watch the video below.  Beers mentioned are available at Savemore Beverage Center in Clifton Park and Hannaford in Ballston Spa. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nBeers mentioned are a Paradox’s Bohemian-style Pilsner produced in its Schroon Lake brewery.  It will follow with the Troy\, Brown’s “Joann” IPA\, which is described as juicy and smooth with Mosaic and Amarillo hops.  The third will be Lakewood\, NY’s Southern Tier IPA\, which sports a copper color and lightly floral\, citrus\, and pine aroma.  The final selection will be Northway Brewing Company’s “Barkeater Chocolate Cherry Stout\,” a milk/sweet stout. \nThis event will take place on Father’s Day\, Sunday June 21 at 7pm. \nTickets for this event are required\, please click here for tickets.  A link to the Zoom event will be emailed. \nThis event is free for SCHS at Brookside Museum members and $5 for non-members. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-mike-schaffer-real-mccoy-tap-room/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200616T155833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T155833Z UID:6778-1592506800-1592512200@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Town Hall Discussion: Removal of the Schuyler Statue DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday\, June 18 at 7 pm for a very special Facebook Live Town Hall event.  www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum \nMoved by the spirited discussion following Mayor Sheehan’s announcement that the statue of Philip Schuyler will be removed from City Hall\, we have invited three history experts to answer YOUR questions and moderate a discussion on the contested space of history and public statues. \nDr. Dorsey is an expert on the American Revolution and Colonial America. Dr. Lawson will speak about public history\, and memorials. Dr. Landis\, a Civil War expert\, will moderate the event. Audience members can submit questions through chat. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/town-hall-discussion-removal-of-the-schuyler-statue/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200614 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T172855Z UID:189-1592006400-1592092799@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Summer Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19\, we have made the decision to cancel the Craft and Antique Fair scheduled for Saturday\, June 13\, 2020.  The health and safety of our visitors\, vendors and staff is our highest priority and this decision has been made with the best interest of all people involved.  We are looking forward to having our Craft and Antique Fair in 2021.  In the mean-time\, please remember to help one-another and support local businesses; we are all in this together. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/save-the-date-summer-craft-fair/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T162320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162320Z UID:183-1591383600-1591383600@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:The Saratoga Season: A Fashion Show with the Victorian Lady and the Victorian Social Club DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Victorian Fashions and stories of the people who wore them. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. More details coming soon! URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-saratoga-season-a-fashion-show-with-the-victorian-lady-and-the-victorian-social-club/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T162227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162227Z UID:181-1590087600-1590087600@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:A Saratoga County History Roundtable\, Saratoga County Historical Society and Saratoga Springs History Museum Joint Event: “Never to Come Again” A Wilton Diary DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Craig will present the story of Mary Brainard based on his research on her 1910 Diary. Event will be held at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino\, jointly sponsored by the SSHM\, SCHS and the Saratoga County History Roundtable. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/a-saratoga-county-history-roundtable-saratoga-county-historical-society-and-saratoga-springs-history-museum-joint-event-never-to-come-again-a-wilton-diary/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200510 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T173214Z UID:176-1588982400-1589068799@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Field Trip Forest Park Amusement Park DESCRIPTION:Rick Reynolds\, Town of Ballston historian will lead the tour of the early 20thcentury park built by the Schenectady Railway Company which operated from 1904 to 1927 on Ballston Lake. Check the SCHR website for tour details. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-county-history-roundtable-event-field-trip-forest-park-amusement-park/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T161701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T161701Z UID:174-1587668400-1587668400@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Long Room Lecture: Saratoga Springs: A Gangster’s Paradise DESCRIPTION:Greg Veitch will present his latest volume on the history of crime in Saratoga Springs entitled A Gangster’s Paradise: Saratoga Springs from Prohibition to Kefauver. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/long-room-lecture-saratoga-springs-a-gangsters-paradise/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Room Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T161254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T161954Z UID:172-1586977200-1586977200@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: The Brothers Low DESCRIPTION:Sam McKenzie\, Brookside museum researcher\, will discuss the lives of Isaac and Nicholas Low\, successful 18th century merchants and land speculators. New York City men to the core\, they nevertheless cast a long shadow in Northern New York State and in the Village of Ballston Spa in particular. One became embroiled in the politics of the War of Independence\, and was destroyed by it. The other remained aloof and profited hugely. Their divergent paths and their influence on the early history of Saratoga County will be examined. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-county-history-roundtable-event-the-brothers-low/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T161152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T161931Z UID:170-1586458800-1586458800@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Long Room Lecture: Refashioning History DESCRIPTION:Caitlin Sheldon\, librarian and fashion historian\, will detail her experience of recreating a gown seen in an 1870s photograph of Congress Park. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/long-room-lecture-refashioning-history/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Room Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T160812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T160855Z UID:162-1585854000-1585854000@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Long Room Lecture: Saratoga Lake and Her Lost Steamboats DESCRIPTION:Join Captain Hal Raven of Adirondack Cruise and Charter for a program about Saratoga Lake and the many steamboats that used to provide outings to locals and tourists alike. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/long-room-lecture-saratoga-lake-and-her-lost-steamboats/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Room Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T161118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162004Z UID:168-1584644400-1584644400@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Researching the Other Half Genealogy Workshop DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to dig into your family’s past\, but didn’t know where to start? Join with member of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County for a hands-on introduction to genealogy. Using Ancestry.com\, Fulton History and Family Search we will research residents of the Saratoga County poorhouse circa 1900 provided by Lauren Roberts\, Saratoga County Historian. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-county-history-roundtable-event-researching-the-other-half-genealogy-workshop/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162008Z UID:165-1582376400-1582383600@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Oral History Workshop DESCRIPTION:The SCHR group will be hosting representatives of Rutgers University’s Oral History team for an interactive program about oral history interview preparation and techniques. This program is free and open to the public\, though donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-county-history-roundtable-event-oral-history-workshop/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T162847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162847Z UID:187-1581166800-1581174000@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Living Resources Art Exhibit Opening DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome the art and artists of the local Living Resources Arts Program for their annual exhibit at Brookside Museum! URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/living-resources-art-exhibit-opening/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T075254 CREATED:20200323T162818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T162818Z UID:185-1581102000-1581107400@brooksidemuseum.org SUMMARY:Travel Back in Time to an 18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate made with a historical flair and taste sweet treats of the Colonial era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century and hear about how its use has changed over the past two centuries. Chocolate will be served by historical interpreters in 18th century style clothing. A truly memorable way to spend an evening! (Snow Date: Saturday\, February 8) \nTickets: $25 per person\, $40 for two \n$20 per person and $35 for two for SCHS members \nAges 21 and up \nPre-registration is strongly encouraged.Seating is limited\, reserve your space soon! To buy tickets\, visit: https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/17874-2nd-annual-colonial-chocolate-party URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/travel-back-in-time-to-an-18th-century-chocolate-house-at-brookside-museum/ LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR