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SUMMARY:Historians' Walking Tours - Ballston Spa Sensory Tour
DESCRIPTION:A short walk\, led by local historians\, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County \n\nWhat did it smell like when you walked past Bischoff’s Chocolate Factory? Have you ever sipped water from the Sans Souci Spring? What did feedsack cloth from Noonan Brothers’ Feed store feel like? How did the trolley bell sound as it worked its way through the village? Explore these oft-forgotten details of a community’s history on this interactive tour with SCHC Director of Education Anne Clothier.\nBased on a walking tour usually shared with elementary school students\, this is an excellent opportunity for parents or grandparents to bring younger generations along. However\, all ages are welcome to join us as we explore the history of Ballston Spa’s industries\, hotels\, schools\, mineral springs\, and more.\nThe tour is approximately 1.25 miles. Please dress for the weather – sturdy shoes and a water bottle are recommended.\nWe will meet and end at Brookside Museum\, 21 Fairground Ave in Ballston Spa. In case of truly inclement weather\, we will enjoy a virtual tour indoors at the museum.\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. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tours-ballston-spa-sensory-tour/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Historians Walking Tours - Jonesville
DESCRIPTION:A short walk\, led by local historians\, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County \n\n\n\nJoin Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer for a brief walking tour of the historic hamlet of Jonesville\, followed by a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery. Featured on the tour will be the Jonesville Academy\, the Jonesville store and the site of the Jonesville Tavern. We will also visit some interesting monuments and hear about several early settlers at the cemetery that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.\nMeet in the parking lot of the Jonesville United Methodist Church on Main Street at 10 AM. Walking distance is less than two miles total.\n\n\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. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tours-jonesville/
LOCATION:Jonesville United Methodist Church\, Main Street\, Jonesville\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Iron Hearted Regiment
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks\, Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter\, N.Y.on Wednesday\, September 13th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. \nDuring the Civil War\, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton\, Hamilton\, Montgomery\, and Saratoga\, with headquarters at Fonda. On August 26\, 1862\, it mustered into the service of the United States for three years. Join local historian David Brooks in an exploration of the history of the “Iron-Hearted Regiment.”\, the 115th New York Infantry Regiment. Journey along with them from Upstate NY to the Deep South and back. Discover the battles they faced on the front line and those experienced from within. \nDavid Brooks also sits on the board of the Fulton County Historical Society\, based out of the Fulton County Museum in Gloversville\, NY. As a native of that County\, growing up he heard tales of local history and how his own ancestors fought to preserve the Union during the tumultuous Civil War. \nA donation of $5 per registration is recommended\, to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/iron-hearted-regiment/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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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 on Friday\, September 15\, 3-6pm. \nThere will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00.  We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only.  All dinners include a baked potato\, coleslaw\, and corn bread.  An 8 ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.  All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum.The dinner is take-out only.  Meals can be picked up at Brookside Museum\, 21 Fairground Avenue\, Ballston Spa. \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. \nPast barbecues have sold out quickly\, so we strongly recommend reserving your meals below or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance.  Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order. \nCan’t attend but want to make a donation?  Click HERE to donate now \nPlease call Brookside at (518) 885-4000 and leave a message with your name\, phone number and number of each type of meal. \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbecue-3/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans.  Join re-enactors and storytellers as they share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans starting from the 1700’s through present day! \nThis free event takes place at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 506 Rte. 32 N\, Schuylerville\, NY on Saturday\, September 16 from 2-4pm (rain date of Sunday\, September 17). Light refreshments will be available for purchase. \nPlease email baconhillcemeteryassoc@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/a-self-guided-walking-tour-honoring-local-families-and-veterans/
LOCATION:Bacon Hill Reformed Church\, 506 Rte. 32 N\,\, Schuylerville\,\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T183000
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SUMMARY:Homesteading on Half an Acre
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about where your food comes from?  Do you want to take a more active role in sustainably feeding yourself and your family?  Join us for this collaborative program between the Milton Grange and Brookside Museum.  Learn about preparing gardening spaces\, growing crops\, raising small animals\, preserving the harvest and more. \nA ticket for the series of five classes is $75 and includes a membership to the Milton Grange.  Two people from the same mailing address can be admitted with one ticket. \nTuesday Evenings \n9/19-10/17 \n6:30 – 8:30 PM \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/homesteading-on-half-an-acre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
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SUMMARY:Historians' Walking Tours - Waterford 1810-1880
DESCRIPTION:A short walk\, led by local historians\, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County \n\n\nWaterford Town Historian\, Russ Vandervoort\, will lead a walking town of downtown Waterford\, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century We will hear Russ’ lively stories of local politician John Cramer\, Lysander Button inventor of fire apparatus equipment and several others interesting residents of Waterford.\nThe walk will begin at the Harbor Visitors Center. There is some parking there\, as well as Lock 2 Park\, and the Battery. From there we will walk up 3rd St. to Broad St and then head to the Union Bridge area at the Hudson River and complete the walk on Maiden Lane and Pearl St. The participants who parked at the Visitors Center or the Battery will be less than two blocks from their cars. Lock 2 Park\, a little further away.\n\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. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historians-walking-tours-waterford/
LOCATION:Harbor Visitors Center\, Waterford\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T180000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Brookside Museum POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:  \n***This event has been postponed.  Please watch our website for updates on upcoming events and programs.*** \nSaratoga County History Center invites you to join us for Trivia Night Wednesday\, September 27. Doors open at 6pm\, trivia starts at 7pm.  Show your knowledge\, have fun with friends\, learn from other people\, and maybe even win prizes. There will be a 50-50 raffle as well. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nMark Hersh is our experienced host and question master with an assortment of engaging topics. (Not everything will be local history\, so don’t be put off). \nCome on your own\, or come with a group.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/trivia-night-at-brookside-museum/
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