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Mount McGregor Walking Tour

Grant Cottage Historic Site 1000 Mt Mcgregor Rd, Gansevoort, NY, United States

  Grant Cottage Historic Site Operations Manager Ben Kemp will lead this tour of the picturesque mountaintop that has hosted thousands of residents and visitors over the last 150 years, from U.S. presidents to TB patients, veteran and prisoners, sharing tales of tragedy, mystery, romance, and heroism. This walk will be less than a mile but over varied terrain with... Read more »

Summer Garden Program: The Victorian Fascination with Plants

Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States

The Victorian Fascination with Plants Special Guest: Catherine Golden (Skidmore professor) The Victorian Language of Flowers Check back soon for more information!

Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Rail Tour

Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Pl, Corinth, NY, United States

Owner and Operator Hal Raven and Rachel Clothier, Corinth Town Historian, welcome you aboard the vintage railcar the “Palmer Falls” on a 90-minute ride from Corinth to Greenfield and return. Sit back and enjoy scenic views, wildlife and stories of local sites and history. The train operates out of the Station at 9 Railroad Place in Corinth. Special $25 price... Read more »

Summer Garden Program: Three Sisters Festival

Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Three Sisters Festival Special guest: Joseph Bruchac Fun for the whole family! Check back soon for more information!

Ballston Spa Beyond the Springs Walking Tour

This unique tour of Ballston Spa will take you from Brookside Museum along the Railroad Abutment to The Factory on Kayderosseras Creek to experience the industrial history of the village. Assistant County Historian Anne Clothier and Brookside Museum Assistant Connor Murphy will describe the mills and factories that dominated the economy of the village after the era of the springs... Read more »

Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Sketching the Beauty Around Us

Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »

Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Intro to Printmaking

Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »

Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Sketch & Print Creative Day

Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »

Hudson View Cemetery Walking Tour

The history of the City of Mechanicville will be brought back to life as we walk through the beautiful and historic Hudson View Cemetery known as the resting place of civil war hero Elmer Ellsworth. Local history buffs Tom Salvador and Bob Murphy will take us to the grave sites of Mechanicville residents to tell stories of the glory days... Read more »