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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: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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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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