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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T090000
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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T150000
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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
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URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T160000
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SUMMARY:Sheep to Shawl
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 27\, 2021\, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.\, sheep\, lambs\, farmers\, herders\, and shearers\, including the famous Fred the Shearer\, will assemble on Brookside’s lush front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep husbandry\, shearing\, and weaving to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in colonial America. Sheep to Shawl is an interactive\, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep\, meeting farmers\, and participating in demonstrations.  The event is free and open to the public – A terrific opportunity to enjoy the wonderful weather\, learn a thing or two\, enjoy some quality family time\, and see all the exciting changes at Brookside.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sheep-to-shawl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T182610Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of the beloved Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa! \nSummer hours starting June 26 will be Thursdays 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/grand-opening/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210614T160433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T160433Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Clute's Dry Dock on the Erie Canal at Vischer Ferry
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday June 26  at 10:00 AM the Saratoga County History Roundtable will sponsor a tour of Clute’s Dry Dock on the Erie Canal at Vischer Ferry  The tour will be led by Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer\, and will begin at the Historic Whipple Truss Bridge at the main entrance to the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve.  The Walk will explore three versions of the Erie Canal – The original Clinton’s Ditch of 1825\, the enlarged canal of 1842\, and the Erie-Barge Canal of 1918 as well as Clifton Park’s first settlement at Fort’s Ferry. Please pre-register by e-mail to saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com with the number of attendees and your phone number.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/tour-of-clutes-dry-dock-on-the-erie-canal-at-vischer-ferry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031625Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T171712Z
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SUMMARY:Reopening Members Reception
DESCRIPTION:Reopening Members Reception \nInvitation Only
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/reopening-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031458Z
UID:7380-1624546800-1624557600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031245Z
UID:7376-1624273200-1624273200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Thymly Herb Garden Dedication
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/thymly-herb-garden-dedication/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031131Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
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URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T203000
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CREATED:20210415T180224Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 12: “New York\, Joseph Smith\, and the Fight for Religious Freedom”
DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series Episode 12: “New York\, Joseph Smith\, and the Fight for Religious Freedom” \nDr. Spencer McBride\, Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project \nThis program will be held on Thursday\, June 17th\, at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County History Center  and Dr. Spencer McBride for the twelfth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. Dr. McBride\, a prominent historian and published author\, will be discussing his newest book and exploring the remarkable\, though short-lived\, political career of Joseph Smith\, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism\, waged a literal war for religious freedom\, and launched a quixotic run for the White House. This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, June 17th\, at 7pm. \nPreregistration is required.  Click HERE to register. \n\n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-12-new-york-joseph-smith-and-the-fight-for-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T031009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031056Z
UID:7371-1623942000-1623952800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
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URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210604T030726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T030726Z
UID:7369-1623488400-1623502800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Farmers' Market
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URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/farmers-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210506T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T175235Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center will hold a craft fair on Saturday\, June 5th\, 2021 from 10am – 3pm on the beautiful grounds of the historic Brookside Museum. \nShop a wide section of locally handcrafted items and farm products.  All proceeds benefit the Saratoga County History Center education programs. \nWe are pleased to announce that we we are completely sold out for vendor spaces!  If you would like to be contacted about the 2022 craft fair\, please email bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/2021-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210429T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T151646Z
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SUMMARY:Brooks Barbecue at Brookside
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delicious meal and help a great cause. \nFor over 40 years\, Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum has provided high-quality K-12 educational programing\, and shared and preserved our local history. COVID 19 has impacted our ability to share\, but we are still here\, growing and following our mission to keep history alive. Please help us to continue to provide high quality programs for our entire community. \nSCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling Brooks’ BBQ chicken dinners to go on Friday\, June 4th\, 3-6pm for $14. Each dinner will include: \n1/2 chicken\, baked potato\, cole slaw\, roll\, drink and a cookie. \nTake-out only \n\nPurchase your tickets HERE.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brooks-barbecue-at-brookside-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210511T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T175943Z
UID:7339-1622746800-1622752200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Saratoga Springs High School SPA Program\, Student Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga Springs High School SPA Program\, Student Presentations\nTopic: Human Rights Issues since WW2\n2 nights: 7pm\, June 1; 7pm\, June 3\nFree & open to the public \nRegister HERE \nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-springs-high-school-spa-program-student-presentations-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210511T174622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T171407Z
UID:7337-1622574000-1622579400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Saratoga Springs High School SPA Program\, Student Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga Springs High School SPA Program\, Student Presentations\nTopic: Human Rights Issues since WW2\n2 nights: 7pm\, June 1; 7pm\, June 3\nFree & open to the public \nRegister HERE\nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-springs-high-school-spa-program-student-presentations/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210415T175840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T195541Z
UID:7289-1621537200-1621542600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 11: “The Social Life of Hats”
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nExpert Next Door Series Episode 11: “The Social Life of Hats” \nDr. Tillman Nechtman and Dr. Erica Bastress-Dukehart\, Professors of History at Skidmore College \nThis program will be held on Thursday\, May 20\, at 7pm \nJoin 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. \nPreregistration is required.  Click HERE to register.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-11-the-social-life-of-hats/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210422T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T155221Z
UID:7297-1620468000-1620473400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tour Anchor Diamond Park with Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Tour Anchor Diamond Park with Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds \nSaturday May 8  10 AM \n \nOn Saturday May 8  at 10:00 AM the Saratoga County History Roundtable will sponsor our first member event of 2021 “Take a Walk in the Park—with History:” Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for an historic walking tour of Anchor-Diamond Park\, corner of Route 50 and Middleline Rd.\, Ballston Lake.  Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this two mile tour. Bug spray also recommended. Due to Covid-19\, please pre-register by e-mail to saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com with number of attendees and your phone number for contact tracing. Slots are limited. You will receive a reminder notice before the event. Masks and social distancing required. Looking forward to seeing our SCHR friends!
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/tour-anchor-diamond-park-with-ballston-town-historian-rick-reynolds/
LOCATION:Anchor Diamond Park\, 1-17 Middleline Rd\, Ballston Lake\, NY\, 12019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210316T200040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T200040Z
UID:7221-1619118000-1619121600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 10: Curing in the Mountains – Saranac Lake: Research and Treatment of Tuberculosis in the Adirondacks
DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series Episode 10: Curing in the Mountains – Saranac Lake: Research and Treatment of Tuberculosis in the Adirondacks \nAmy Catania\, Executive Director Historic Saranac Lake \nThis program will be held on Thursday\, April 22nd\, at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County History Center  and  Amy Catina\, for the tenth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. In the 1870s\, Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau came to the Adirondacks in search of a cure for his own case of tuberculosis. He settled in Saranac Lake and established the first successful sanatorium in the U.S. for the treatment of the disease\, as well as the first research laboratory. For 70 years\, the small community in the Adirondacks thrived as a center for patient care and science. Amy Catania\, will discuss Saranac Lake’s history\, and the people involved\, in light of today’s pandemic\, highlighting issues of continuity and change in public health. This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, April 22nd\, at 7pm. \nPreregistration is required.  Click HERE to register.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-10-curing-in-the-mountains-saranac-lake-research-and-treatment-of-tuberculosis-in-the-adirondacks/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210218T193457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T193457Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 9: Hamlet & Ghost Mixologists "Tales from Behind the Bar
DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series Episode 9: Hamlet & Ghost Mixologists “Tales from Behind the Bar \nMixologists from Hamlet & Ghost in Saratoga Springs \nThis program will be held on Thursday\, March 11 at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum and Mixologists from Hamlet & Ghost for the ninth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series for this special (close to) St. Patrick’s Day event we invite you to join mixologists from the popular Hamlet and Ghost cocktail bar in Saratoga Springs and learn about the history of cocktails and how to make cocktails. Perhaps even make your own cocktail that evening.  This virtual event will take place Thursday\, March 11 at 7pm. \nRegistration is required.  Tickets are free for members and $5 each for non-members. Click here to register.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-9-hamlet-ghost-mixologists-tales-from-behind-the-bar/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210126T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T185134Z
UID:7107-1613156400-1613161800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 8: “18th Century Chocolate”
DESCRIPTION:Paul Supley\, Proprietor of the Van Wykes 18th Century Chocolate Haus \nThis program will be held on Friday\, February 12 at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Paul Supley for the eighth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series for a fascinating presentation including a invitation to make your own chocolate libation during the event.  This virtual event will take place Friday\, February 12 at 7pm. \nPlease register in advance HERE. \n  \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-8-18th-century-chocolate/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20210105T182203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T182203Z
UID:7094-1610650800-1610656200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 7: “Connecting Classroom to Community”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Brewer Stewart\, Professor Emeritus at Macalester College\, the founder of Historians Against Slavery and founder of the Celebrate American Heroes Project. \nThis program was held on Thursday\, January 14 at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. James Brewer Stewart for the seventh event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss  “Connecting Classroom to Community”.  This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, January 14th at 7pm. \nPurchase tickets at: https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/25669-experts-next-door-episode-7
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-7-connecting-classroom-to-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20201013T182342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T182342Z
UID:7005-1607540400-1607545800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 6: Communities in the wake of the Saratoga battles
DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series Episode 6: Communities in the wake of the Saratoga battles \nTown of Saratoga Historian\, Mr. Sean Kelleher \nWednesday\, December 9th at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mr. Sean Kelleher for the sixth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss communities in the wake of the Saratoga battles. This virtual event will take place on Wednesday\, December 9th at 7pm. \nThis event is free for members and $5 for non-members. \nClick here for tickets.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-6-communities-in-the-wake-of-the-saratoga-battles/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20200323T163014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T165703Z
UID:191-1606521600-1608854399@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE! 2020 Brookside Museum Artisans’ Market
DESCRIPTION:Discover a variety of locally made items\, perfect for gifts or for yourself! This is a wonderful opportunity to support local artisans as well as the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. Check BrooksideMuseum.org for updated hours during the market.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/save-the-date-2020-brookside-museum-artisans-market/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194414
CREATED:20201105T194726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T195216Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING \nSUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 15\, 2020 AT 2 PM VIA ZOOM \n \nThe 2020 annual membership meeting will be held through Zoom at the following link: \nTopic: Annual Membership Meeting – Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum\nTime: Nov 15\, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82291533256 \nAs we once did years ago\, membership meetings are again an integral part of our history center. New by-laws adopted in May of 2020 mandate that members meet to elect board members\, pass a budget for the new year\, and be presented with a report which will include up-coming plans. *Complete by-laws may be accessed on our website at https://brooksidemuseum.org/about/by-laws/. \nYOUR PRESENCE IS ESSENTIAL. \nBecause it is the first annual meeting since adoption of the by-laws\, all trustee seats are up for election. A quorum of 24 members is necessary to elect trustees.   The Nominating Committee will offer the following individuals for the following terms: (A short bio of each candidate follows the conclusion of this announcement.) \nONE YEAR \nDonna Dardaris \nJon Hallgren \nMichael Landis \nGina Marozzi \nNora Osuchowski \nTWO YEARS \nJere Blackwelder \nIsobel Connell \nSean Kelleher \nMaureen Walsh \nOpen \nTHREE YEARS \nCindy Corbett \nJohn Cromie \nField Horne \nRuss VanDervoort \nOpen \n  \nAdditional agenda items will include a presentation of the proposed budget by Treasurer Maureen Walsh. The budget presentation will be open for discussion and questions prior to adoption. The meeting will wrap up with an open discussion of the significance of becoming a History Center and how it will affect programs\, exhibits\, and the use of the collection\, library\, and other resources. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone on the 15th! \n  \nBoard Member Bios \nJere Blackwelder\, a native of Georgia\, was the Director of Bryan\, TX’s Habitat for Humanity “Restore” Operation\, and active in numerous civic organizations in Atlanta\, Charlotte\, and College Station before retiring to the Town of Ballston in 2011.  He has taken leadership positions here in Rotary and Ballston Spa Business and Profession Association.  He holds degrees are from University of Pennsylvania and Georgia State University. \nIsobel Connell\, of Clifton Park\, earned her PhD in Theoretical Mechanics from the University of Nottingham\, England and came to this country in 1986 and was an engineer at GE for over 25 years.  She has been active in youth activities\, a founder of the Sherwood Forest Civic Assoc.\, and a “Brookside” volunteer. \nCynthia Corbett was Executive Director of Saratoga County Historical Society from 1985 to 1987.  She then became the Director of the Federation of Historical Services.  She recently served out her term as a board member of Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.  She has a Masters in History Museum Studies from Cooperstown. \nJohn Cromie was the Historical Society’s first paid employee in the museum’s early days.  He served as President of the Society’s board in 1982-3.  A local attorney and historian\, he has a Masters in Public Administration from the Maxwell School\, and has been on numerous local and regional not-for-profit boards. \nDonna Dardaris was employed by the Veteran Administration overseeing contractual compliance for hospital building improvements throughout upstate New York.  She has helped organize Schenectady’s Scottish games\, volunteers at Proctors\, and Brookside\, and has served as Ballston Spa Rotary President. \nJon Hallgren has lived in Saratoga County since 1957 and was employed at Curtis Lumber from 1971 to 2018. He received a BA in mathematics from Plattsburg State in 1975. At Curtis\, he became a vice president in 1992 until 2018. He has served a variety of boards including the Spruce Computer\, Northeast Retail Lumber Association {was chair of its executive committee}\, and the Foundation Board for Northeast Lumber Association. \nField Horne was the Saratoga County Historical Society’s\, first professionally trained Executive Director 40 years ago.  He holds an MA in Museum Management from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. He taught Museum Theory and Practice as an adjunct professor at Russell Sage and is an author of numerous historical works. He was curator at the National Museum of Racing and trustee for other non-profits. \nSean Kelleher has been the Historian for the Town of Saratoga for 17 years.  He is an ACE award winning television producer and has spent over a decade working on national productions including the PBS American Experience. Sean has served as a commissioner of the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission and as the Director of the Washington County Fair Farm Museum. \nMichael Landis holds a PhD in US History from The George Washington University\, and has taught at colleges in Connecticut\, Texas\, and New York.  Specializing in the Antebellum and Civil War periods\, he is the author of Northern Men with Southern Loyalties: The Democratic Party and the Sectional Crisis (Cornell University Press\, 2014)\, a Choice Magazine selection for Outstanding Academic Title.  He has also published articles and op-eds in The Washington Post\, Texas Tribune\, Times-Union\, and Smithsonian Magazine. \nGina Marozzi is a property manager for her family’s real estate holdings in and around Ballston Spa.  She fabricates jewelry from precious metals and gemstones\, and prior to raising a family\, was the proprietor of “Fire & Ice Jewelry” in Saratoga Springs.  Gina is a major supporter and director of the MacBoston 18 Truck\, commemorating fallen firefighters.  She photographs fire scenes for training\, history\, and investigations. \nNora Osuchowski is the Executive Director of the Ballston Area Recreation Commission\, where she provides athletic\, education\, enrichment and arts programs for area youth and their families.  For the 20 years prior to her position at BARC\, she was a non profit administrator for local non profits that provided services to individuals with disabilities. \nRuss VanDervoort is a 14-year member of the Waterford Village Board.  He is president of the Waterford Canal Towpath Society\, Town of Waterford Historian\, author of two books\, co-author of a third\, and writing a fourth\, all dealing with local history.  He has a long-term involvement with local and regional firefighting organizations. \nMaureen Walsh\, is a Milton resident and an Enrolled Agent and Registered Investment Advisor Representative at Canty Financial Management\, Inc.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in history/geography from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has 37 years of experience in the tax industry including 18 years in the financial services industry focusing on investment advisory.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event
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SUMMARY:Expert Next Door Series Episode 5: “Not like my grandparents? Today’s immigrants in historical perspective”
DESCRIPTION:Expert Next Door Series Episode 5: “Not like my grandparents? Today’s immigrants in historical perspective” \nProfessor Emeritus\, The George Washington University\, Dr. Tyler Anbinder \nThursday\, November 12th at 7pm \nJoin the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. Tyler Anbinder for the fifth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss today’s immigrants in a historical perspective. This virtual event will take place on Thursday\, November 12th at 7pm. \nThis event is free for members and $5 for non-members. \nClick here for tickets.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/expert-next-door-series-episode-5-not-like-my-grandparents-todays-immigrants-in-historical-perspective/
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SUMMARY:1780 British Raid on Ballston Facebook Premier Video
DESCRIPTION:1780 British Raid on Ballston\nFacebook Premier Video \nThursday October 29  7 PM \n\nProduced by The Saratoga County History Center \nDescription \nThis video\, produced to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the British Raid on Middleline Road in the town of Ballston\, tells the story of the raiders and their victims. Under the command of Captain John Munro\, a force of British soldiers\, Loyalist Rangers and Mohawk descended on the unsuspecting militiamen and their families in the dark of night on October 16\, 1780. Homes were pillaged and burned and captives were carried off to Canada. But several revolutionaries were saved from certain death by the action of the invaders. Relationships developed before the revolution proved to be their salvation. Based on the book “War on the Middleline” written by James Richmond. Produced by Anne Clothier\, Saratoga County History Center Education Director. \nThis video is free and open to the public and can be seen on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/1780-british-raid-on-ballston-facebook-premier-video/
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SUMMARY:Saratoga County History Roundtable: Secret Walking Tour of Geyser Park
DESCRIPTION:Secret Walking Tour of Geyser Park – Wednesday October 14  10-11:30 AM \nDiscover sections of the State Park that few visitors ever see. Learn about the early history of the families that settled there. Follow the path of the railroad and railway that crossed the park. See the locations of the old mill sites and several of the long-forgotten springs in the park.Co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Roundtable and Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. \nTour Guides   – Jim Richmond\, SCHR and Frank Lombardo\, FOSSSP \nPre-Registration Required send email to SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com \nMasks Required. Donations Accepted – to be divided between FOSSSP and SCHC \nMeet at the Box Office in the Route 50 SPAC Parking Lot at 10 AM
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-county-history-roundtable-secret-walking-tour-of-geyser-park/
LOCATION:SPAC Box Office Parking Lot\, Rt. 50\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saratoga County History Roundtable Event
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