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SUMMARY:Miller's Backyard Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a barbecue chicken dinner or a pull pork dinner\, and help support our programs! \nSCHC’s Brookside Museum will be holding a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday\, September 16th\, 3-6pm..  \nEach chicken dinner will include 1/2 chicken\, baked potato\, coleslaw\, and cornbread. Each Pulled Pork will include 1/2 lb. Pulled Pork with baked potato\, coleslaw and cornbread. An 8oz. macaroni and cheese is also available. \nTake-out only \nPurchase tickets below or call (518) 885-4000 to reserve your meals. \nThere will be a limited number of extra dinners available on the day. \n  \nCan’t attend but want to make a donation?  Click HERE to donate now \nOnline sales for the BBQ have ended\, but we are excepting phone orders at (518) 885-4000.  A limited number of meals will be available on a first-come\, first-serve basis the day of.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbecue/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brookside Museum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T103000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Myra Armstead - From Slavery to Freedom\, Blacks in Saratoga from Colonial Period to Gradual Manumission
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Professor Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” Dr. Armstead has a deep understanding of African-American social and cultural life and is well known for her first book\, ‘Lord\, Please Don’t Take Me in August’ a comparative study of black life in the resort communities of Saratoga Springs\, NY\, and Newport\, RI during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. \nHer presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church\, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday\, September 10 at 10:30 am and is based on research supported by a collaboration between the Organization of American Historians and the National Parks Service. \nThis event is free\, but donations would be gratefully appreciated. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/dr-myra-armstead-from-slavery-to-freedom-blacks-in-saratoga-from-colonial-period-to-gradual-manumission/
LOCATION:Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church\, 122 Crescent St\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T100000
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SUMMARY:Historians' Walking Tour - Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, August 31 at 10am . As part of the Historians’ Walking Tour series\, Rick Reynolds\, Ballston Town Historian\, will lead a tour of the site on Ballston Lake\, which from 1901-1927 was home to the Forest Park Amusement Park.  This was a “destination vacation” for people of the time as well as a popular place for locals.  The tour will include viewing the layout of the park as well as experiencing some of the buildings and structures that still exist today. This is a walking tour of approximately 1 mile total on mostly level land and takes place in wooded areas some of the time.  It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing\, good walking shoes or sneakers\, and protect against ticks. Tour begins at 62 West Side Drive in Ballston Lake next to the closed Carney’s Restaurant\, with parking along the road.\n \nThis event is sold out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tour-forest-park/
LOCATION:62 West Side Drive in Ballston Lake\, 62 West Side Drive\, Ballston Lake\, NY\, 12019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T233000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
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SUMMARY:Historians' Walking Tours - Zim Smith Trail in Round Lake
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts Monday\, August 15 at 10am for a one-hour walking tour along the county’s popular Zim Smith Trail. Leaving from the parking area in Round Lake on Curry Road\, learn about how the route of one of New York ‘s earliest railroads changed over time to become designated a National Recreation Trail. Abandoned by the D & H in 1965\, this former railroad line was acquired by Saratoga County to help meet its growing infrastructure needs. Through decades of hard work by determined individuals and a mix of local and federal funding\, the Zim Smith Trail is now the busiest trail in the county\, stretching from Ballston Spa to Mechanicville. \nZim Smith Trail through Round Lake before pavement. \nMeet at the Round Lake Zim Smith parking lot at 3 Curry Road in Round Lake (adjacent to Leah’s Cakery). \nThis event is sold out.  Please visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tour-forest-park/ to learn about our next Historians Walking Tour on August 31\, Forest Park.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tours-zim-smith-trail-in-round-lake/
LOCATION:Zim Smith Trail\, Round Lake\, Zim Smith Parking Lot: 3 Curry Rd\, Round Lake\, 12151\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T163000
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SUMMARY:Free Music at the Museum Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, August 14 at 3pm for a Free Music at the Museum Concert.  A concert band under the direction of Dennis Searles\, an area music teacher with over 50 years of experience directing and performing in many musicals\, concert bands and the Glens Falls Symphony.  The band is comprised of professional Musicians from the entire capital district and north country performing traditional concert band music\, including Broadway Musicals\, popular melodies\, and many marches.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/free-music-at-the-museum-concert-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220721T004807Z
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SUMMARY:Spin Till You Dye day
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday August 13\, 10am – 4pm  for Spin Till You Dye day.  Representatives from the Saratoga County-based fiber spinning group The Rock Day Spinners will gather at Brookside Museum to dye wool using natural dyes and demonstrate fiber spinning. This is an in-person event that will take place at Brookside Museum.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/spin-till-you-dye-day/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Herb Garden: there’s more to an herb than its name
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, August 12 at 2pm for Fridays in the Herb Garden: there’s more to an herb than its name. The Saratoga County History Center invites you to join Kathleen Royka\, Master Gardener\, and Thymly Herb’s lead gardener at the museum’s Colonial Herb Garden. This week’s theme “Plants to dye for – plants\, both for dyeing and healing. Meet Woad\, Queen Anne’s Lace and sage. Their stories are history.”
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/fridays-in-the-herb-garden-theres-more-to-an-herb-than-its-name-3/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220721T004445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T174700Z
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SUMMARY:Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing at Northshire Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, August 10 at 6pm Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing at Northshire Books. Longtime local journalist Stephen William will talk about some of the tales that make Saratoga Springs unique\, how the $15 billion GlobalFoundries chip plant came to Saratoga County\, and how the construction of the Northway has changed the county. He will also sign copies of Off the Northway\, a compilation of 83 articles written by Williams from 2005 through 2020 for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady\, NY. The book will be available for purchase. The event is sponsored by and proceeds to benefit the Saratoga County History Center. The event will be held at the Northshire Books\, 424 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/off-the-northway-presentation-and-book-signing-at-northshire-books/
LOCATION:Northshire Book Store\, 424 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220728T163530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T134254Z
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SUMMARY:Free Music at the Museum Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, August 7 at 3pm for a Free Music at the Museum Concert.  A saxophone quartet comprised of Tracy DeRagon\, Ali DeRagon\, Frank Conti and Dennis Searles\, three veteran North Country professional musicians and a recent Ithaca College graduate.  The quartet will be playing a variety of light classical and unique arrangements of familiar melodies.  The musicians will perform on the front porch of SCHC’s Brookside Museum. Sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa Arts Council.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/free-music-at-the-museum-concert/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T170000
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SUMMARY:Historians' Walking Tours - Schuyler's Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, August 4 at 4pm for the Historians’ Walking Tours – Schuyler’s Saratoga. As part of the Historians’ Walking Tour series\, Sean Kelleher\, Historian for the Town of Saratoga and Vice President at the Saratoga County History Center will lead a walking tour of Schuylerville. Visiting the sites that relate to General Philip Schuyler and his family within the current landscape. Philip Schuyler was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a United States Senator from New York. He established a large plantation in Saratoga and helped develop the area. \nMeet at Schuylerville Veterans’ Memorial Park: US 4 and NY 32 adjacent to Fish Creek Schuylerville\, NY 12871.  Parking is available along the village streets.  The tour distance is expected to be one mile and the duration approximately one hour. The suggested donation is $10 per registration. \n\n\n\nThis Historians’ Walking Tour is sold out\, but there are more Historians’ Walking Tours coming up!\n\nRecommended donation is $10 per group (individual\, couple or family)\, but please input the expected number of people in the group so that we can keep track of numbers.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tours-schuylers-saratoga/
LOCATION:Schuylerville Veterans’ Memorial Park\, US 4 and NY 32 adjacent to Fish Creek\, Schuylerville\, New York\, 12871
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T170000
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SUMMARY:In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore
DESCRIPTION:Photo: George Crum \nJoin us Saturday\, July 30 at 1pm for the opening of the new exhibit\, In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore. This exhibit explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the snack\, from disgruntled customers to kitchen mishaps. The history of the legendary George Crum is examined\, along with his experiences as a cook and outdoor guide of African and Native American ancestry.  Learn more about this contender for the inventor of potato chips\, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistibly crispy potatoes. The exhibit is open to the public Thursday through Sunday\, 1 pm – 5 pm starting July 30. This is an in-person event that will take place at Brookside Museum at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa\, NY 12020.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/in-the-saratoga-style-potato-chips-and-their-regional-folklore/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220718T194507Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Herb Garden: There’s More to an Herb Than It’s Name
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, July 29 for Fridays in the Herb Garden: there’s more to an herb than its name. The Saratoga County History Center invites you to join Kathleen Royka\, Master Gardener\, and Thymly Herb’s lead gardener at the museum’s Colonial Herb Garden. This week’s theme “Have you met an Egyptian Walking Onion? Or Good King Henry? Saint John’s-Wort? Each has a story to tell.” \nEach Friday  (July 29 and August 12) will have a different and unusual theme. Questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening\, historic or otherwise\, will be welcome. The programs are free\, though donations are always appreciated. Children are welcome\, and there will be 18th-century toys and games and other activities for them to explore.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/fridays-in-the-herb-garden-theres-more-to-an-herb-than-its-name-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220727T005116Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-opening showing of new “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga County History Center President Field Horne cordially invites you to join an exclusive pre-opening showing of the new “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore” exhibit. The pre-opening exhibition will be held on Thursday\, July 28th from 7pm to 9pm at the Brookside Museum.  This new exhibition explores the many stories that claimed to explain the story behind the snack\, from disgruntled customers to kitchen incidents.  Take a first look at the legendary George Crum’s story\, as well as his experiences as an African and Native American chef and outdoor guide. Learn more about this contender for the inventor of potato chips\, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistible crispy potatoes. \nThis free event will be held at the Brookside Museum\, 6 Charlton St\, Ballston Spa\, NY 12020.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/pre-opening-showing-of-new-in-the-saratoga-style-potato-chips-and-their-regional-folklore-exhibit/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Saratoga County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center is partnering with the Saratoga County 250th Commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Revolutionary War\, and the Independence of the United States. \nJoin us July 19 – July 24 at the Saratoga County Fair!  We will be in the America’s Turning Point Marquee tent. \nSaratoga County will commemorate the battles of Saratoga and other significant events of the Revolution era that took place in what is now Saratoga County. For more information and upcoming events\, please visit www.saratoga250.com.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-saratoga-county-fair/
LOCATION:America’s Turning Point Marquee Tent\, The Saratoga County Fair Grounds\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220703T123721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T153556Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour \n \nJoin us Monday\, July 18 at 2pm for the Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour.  As part of the Historians’ Walking Tour series\, Anne Clothier\, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center and local author Dave Waite will lead a walking tour of downtown Ballston Spa. Comparing early images and photographs with the current landscape\, the program will focus on the locations of early hotels and the mineral springs that brought people to Ballston Spa from around the world.  Meet at Brookside Museum\, 6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa\, NY 12020. Parking is available at the Museum and along Front Street. Tour distance is expected to be one mile and the duration approximately one hour. The suggested donation is $10 per registration. \nThis event is sold out.  Please click HERE to learn about our next event in this series\, Historians’ Walking Tours – Schuyler’s Saratoga.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/exploring-the-hotels-of-old-ballston-spa-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220708T131316Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Herb Garden: There's More to an Herb Than It's Name
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 15 – 2pm Fridays in the Herb Garden: there’s more to an herb than its name. Saratoga County History Center invites you to join Kathleen Royka\, Master Gardener\, and Thymly Herb’s lead gardener at the museum’s Colonial Herb Garden. This week’s theme “Weeds\, or are they? Meet three of New York’s top 10—dandelion\, purslane\, and broad- leafed plantain. Hear their stories. You decide.” \nEach Friday (July 15\, July 29\, and August 12) will have a different and unusual theme. Questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening\, historic or otherwise\, will be welcome. The programs are free\, though donations are always appreciated. Children are welcome\, and there will be 18th-century toys and games and other activities for them to explore.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/fridays-in-the-herb-garden-theres-more-to-an-herb-than-its-name/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220708T124227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T124227Z
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SUMMARY:Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, July 14 at 7pm at the Malta Community Center for an Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing. Local journalist Stephen William will talk about the long rollercoaster history of the dream\, design\, negotiations for\, and construction of the $15 billion GlobalFoundries semiconductor facility in Malta.  He will also sign copies of Off the Northway\, a compilation of 83 articles written by Steve from 2005 through 2020 for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady\, NY. The Off the Northway book will be available for purchase at $20. The event is sponsored by and proceeds to benefit the Saratoga County History Center. The event will be held at the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr\, Ballston Spa\, NY 12020. \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/off-the-northway-presentation-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:Malta Community Center\, 1 Bayberry Dr\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220623T172715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T175129Z
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SUMMARY:New Light on Saratoga’s Indigenous Past
DESCRIPTION:New Light on Saratoga’s Indigenous Past \n\nJoin us Tuesday\, July 12 at 7pm for  New Light on Saratoga’s Indigenous Past. Professor Karim Tiro\, of Xavier University\, Cincinnati\, OH is completing a study commissioned by the National Park Service to better understand Saratoga’s Native past. He will share findings about Saratoga’s origins as a fishing station and religious mission; the Oneida refugees at Wilton during the American Revolution; and Atiatoharongwen\, a Saratoga-born Mohawk man of Black and Abenaki parentage whom Washington referred to as a friend.  Dr. Tiro is a historian specializing in North America from the16th through the 19th centuries. His publications include The People of the Standing Stone: The Oneida Nation from the Revolution through the Era of Removal and Along the Hudson and Mohawk: The 1790 Journey of Count Paolo Andreani. This is an in-person event that will take place at Brookside Museum.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/new-light-on-saratogas-indigenous-past/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220621T124510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T130435Z
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SUMMARY:Solomon Northup Scripter Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, July 9th at 2pm for the Solomon Northup Scripter Award presentation. In Support of the current Black History exhibit at Brookside Museum\, Melissa Howell\, a Solomon Northup descendant\, has loaned the Scripter Award\, presented on behalf of Solomon Northup by the University of Southern California\, to the Saratoga County History Center\, along with other memorabilia to be displayed. The Award honors Northup and recognizes the work of screenwriter John Ridley who wrote the script for the 2013 movie “12 Years a Slave”.  Ms Howell will present the Award along with a talk entitled “Embracing the Legacy of Solomon Northup” at Brookside Museum. \nReserve your free ticket HERE.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/solomon-northup-scripter-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220602T131737Z
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SUMMARY:Off The Northway Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, June 28th at 7pm for the Off The Northway Release Party \n\n  \nA presentation and book signing by longtime local journalist Stephen Williams\, who wrote Off the Northway is a compilation of 83 articles from the Daily Gazette in Schenectady\,  NY. The Off the Northway book will be available for purchase.  The event will be held at the Brookside Museum at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa\, NY 12020. \nReserve your free ticket at: \nhttps://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/44328-off-the-northway-book-launch-and-presentation.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/off-the-northway-release-party/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172417
CREATED:20220405T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T133224Z
UID:8461-1655546400-1655564400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/craft-fair/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220602T132515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T192354Z
UID:8684-1655319600-1655325000@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Saratoga - Las Vegas Connection
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.  We hope to be able to reschedule soon. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 15 at 7pm via Zoom for Saratoga – Las Vegas Connection with Dr. Michael Green\, Associate Professor at University of Nevada\, Las Vegas and Trustee of the Mob Museum in Las Vegas via Zoom\, as part of the Expert Next Door series. Las Vegas is famous for its gangster history\, but … so is Saratoga County! Hear about these underworld connections
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-las-vegas-connection/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220310T201741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T201741Z
UID:8373-1655211600-1655220600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL): Garden and Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Garden and Walking Tour is the last in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). \nThis class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum\, our exhibits\, collections\, educational programs and research resources. \nRegister directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/academy-of-lifelong-learning-all-garden-and-walking-tour/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220310T200304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T201646Z
UID:8371-1654606800-1654615800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL): Research and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Research and Resources is the fourth in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). \nThis class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum\, our exhibits\, collections\, educational programs and research resources. \nRegister directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/academy-of-lifelong-learning-all-research-and-resources/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220519T162832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T163253Z
UID:8647-1654434000-1654444800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:The British are coming to Ballston Spa!
DESCRIPTION:The British are coming to Ballston Spa! \nSunday\, June 5th from 1-4pm join the local American Revolution living history group\, His Majesty’s Recreated 24th Regiment of Foot for a small encampment. The Noble 24th will be demonstrating 18th century military and non-military British soldier’s activities as well seeking new members interested in getting involved in reenacting one of the England’s most prestigious and well-known regiments.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-british-are-coming-to-ballston-spa/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220603T040134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T040134Z
UID:8629-1654268400-1654279200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Brooks Barbeque at Brookside
DESCRIPTION:For 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. This last year we have had exhibits celebrating 100 years of Stewarts ice cream\, Hats\, Black History Experiences in the County\, Mystery Photographs\, Country Stores and County Life in Photographs. We have welcomed school parties and families to Sheep to Shawl. We have had talks and walks. We want to offer more\, and need your support. \nSCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling Brooks’ BBQ chicken dinners to go on Friday\, June 3rd\, 3-6pm for $14. Each dinner will include: \n1/2 chicken\, baked potato\, cole slaw\, and a bread roll \nTake-out only \nPlease call (518) 885-4000 to reserve your meal. \nThere will be a limited number of extra dinners available on the day \nQuestions? Contact donna@brooksidemuseum.org or phone 518-885-4000
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brooks-barbeque-at-brookside/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220310T200147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200147Z
UID:8368-1654002000-1654011000@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL): Museum Collections
DESCRIPTION:Museum Collections is the third in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). \nThis class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum\, our exhibits\, collections\, educational programs and research resources. \nRegister directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/academy-of-lifelong-learning-all-museum-collections/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220310T200028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200042Z
UID:8366-1653397200-1653406200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL): Survey of Current Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Survey of Current Exhibits is the second in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). \nThis class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum\, our exhibits\, collections\, educational programs and research resources. \nRegister directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/academy-of-lifelong-learning-all-survey-of-current-exhibits/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220310T195839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T204707Z
UID:8364-1652792400-1652801400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL): History of Brookside Museum
DESCRIPTION:History of Brookside Museum is the first in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). \nThis class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum\, our exhibits\, collections\, educational programs and research resources. \nRegister directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/academy-of-lifelong-learning-all-history-of-brookside-museum/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172418
CREATED:20220301T133807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T183410Z
UID:8253-1652619600-1652630400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sheep to Shawl
DESCRIPTION:Sheep to Shawl Community Day\nMay 15\n1 pm -4 pm\nThe long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns at the Saratoga County History Center. Sheep\, lambs\, farmers\, herders\, and shearers\, including the famous Fred the Shearer\, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising\, shearing\, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early 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.  A terrific opportunity to enjoy the spring weather\, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past\, and enjoy some quality family time.\n\nWe are grateful for the generous support of Stewart’s Holiday Match.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sheep-to-shawl-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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