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SUMMARY:Miller's Backyard Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Summer Vacation is over\, but you can still pick up great food at Brookside Museum with Miller’s Backyard Barbecue\n\nInclude Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Monday\, September 5th\, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. \nChicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato\, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. And also\, first time being offered here\, there is a 16oz serving of chili\, available for $10.00. \nDrive-thru pickup/take out only. \nThere will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not brisket). \n\nReserve your meals HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbeque/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Sketch & Print Creative Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired 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. \nSundays\, August 24\, 31 & September 7\, 2025 (12-3pm) \n\n\nInstructors:\n– Maria DeAngelo (@artyladyMsD): printmaker\, painter & multimedia artist\n\n– Ottavia Huang (@ms.otter.studio): watercolor artist & urban sketcher\n\nRegistration fee: $60 (an invoice will be emailed to you after submission of this form)\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (8/24): Sketching the Beauty Around Us\n✿ Learn the basics of nature-inspired sketching in a relaxed\, supportive setting. \nWeek 2 (8/31): Intro to Printmaking\n✿ Try your hand at simple printmaking techniques and watch your sketches come to life in new ways. \nWeek 3 (9/7): Sketch & Print Creative Day\n✿ Bring it all together! Develop your own creative project with sketching and/or printmaking. \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are included. And all skill levels are welcome. \nSpace is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer! \nRegister Here\n\n\nFor questions\, feel free to contact us at  ottavia.huang@gmail.com\n—\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sketch-print-a-nature-inspired-creative-journey-sketch-print-creative-day/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a presentation by Dr. Daniel Way\, entitled “Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits”. The event will take place at 7pm on Monday\, September 8th at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The photographers Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley were both born in Wilton in Saratoga County. Stoddard\, through his catalogue of photographs\, is often cited as a major influence in the formation of the Adirondack Park. He traveled extensively\, photographing as he went. Wooley too\, almost 20 years younger\, not only was well known locally as a portrait photographer\, but also traveled widely through New York\, across the United States and Europe\, leaving behind an impressive collection of images from his travels. Both men were eager to embrace new photographic innovations of their time. Dr. Way\, retired primary care physician from Glens Falls\, and Stoddard’s great great nephew\, will show many examples of the photography of both men\, and examine what little is known about the connections between them. Copies of Dr. Way’s books will also be available to purchase. Brookside Museum is fortunate enough to hold a large collection of Wooley photographs and lantern slides. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/seneca-ray-stoddard-and-jesse-sumner-wooley-kindred-spirits/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Brookside Explorers Club: Fun with Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to February. Those who registered will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\nJoin us for our next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club\, a new history and learning club for kids! This month\, History Scouts will celebrate International Chocolate Day with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. Kids will learn about the history of chocolate – including local connections – through a scavenger hunt. They’ll also design their own chocolate label\, make a cocoa powder art design\,and taste test different types of chocolate.\n\n\n\n\n Date: Saturday\, September 13th \nTime: Drop in between 10AM–12PM \nKids of all ages are welcome. Parental supervision is required. \nCost: $5 per child (pre-registration recommended so we have enough supplies) Register by completing the form below \nFor more information\, please email our Education Director\, Charlene Dubuque\, at charlene@brooksidemuseum.org \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brookside-explorers-club-fun-with-chocolate/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hudson View Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Salvadore and Bob Murphy will take us to the grave sites of Mechanicville residents to tell stories of the glory days of the city during the industrial age which became home to thousands of first-generation Americans working in the mills. Parking is available at the entrance to the cemetery on South Street. Registration required.  Donations appreciated. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/hudson-view-cemetery-walking-tour/
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SUMMARY:From the Ground Up:  How Responsible Metal Detecting Connects Us to Local History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative talk that delves into the fascinating world of metal detecting\, a hobby that connects us directly to the past. Over the last 8 years\, local detectorist Brandon Dingeman has traversed Saratoga County and beyond\, bringing to light incredible stories through relics hidden just beneath our feet. \nIn this session\, you will learn the fundamentals of responsible metal detecting\, including the “golden rules” for ethical detecting\, essential equipment and site strategy. We’ll explore the critical role of historical research and the use of digital tools to find sites of interest and record crucial situational context of items found. \nThe presentation will conclude with a look back at some of the most memorable moments and significant discoveries from Brandon’s own journey in the hobby\, showcasing how metal detecting is an exciting way to contextualize daily life of local neighbors that came before us and preserve this history for future generations. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about how these discoveries are made\, this talk offers a unique perspective on the stories the ground has yet to tell. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/from-the-ground-up-how-responsible-metal-detecting-connects-us-to-local-history/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:When Exotic Plant Hunters Roamed the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, September 28 at 2pm for a presentation of When Exotic Plant Hunters Roamed the World. This will be followed by a dedication of the Victorian Shade Garden and a Day Lily and Plant Sale of the porch. Refreshments included. \nRegister HERE\n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/when-exotic-plant-hunters-roamed-the-world/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Public History Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual Saratoga County Public History Awards.  The award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to extending knowledge and understanding of the history of Saratoga County. A celebratory event will be held at Brookside Museum on Tuesday\, September 30\, beginning at 6 pm with a reception on the front porch of the Museum\, 21 Fairground Ave\, Ballston Spa. \nThe 2025 recipients of the award are Anne Clothier\, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian\, and Russ Van Dervoort\, Waterford Town Historian. \nThey were selected by a committee of previous winners Carol Godette and Jim Richmond\, joined by Willam Allerdice\, Vice Chair of the History Center’s Board of Trustees\, Michelle Isopo\, Director of the Saratoga Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library\, and Lynda Bryan\, Halfmoon Town Historian. \nAnne Clothier currently serves as Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian where she plays a leading role in the Saratoga 250 initiative\, designing programs and presenting living history at a wide range of community events. Previous to her 2024 appointment\, Anne was Director of Education at Brookside Museum where she created multiple hands-on school and senior programs. and has also worked at the Shaker Heritage Society\, and the Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown. Charlene DuBuque\, current Education Director at Brookside\, praised Anne’s selection for this award\, saying “Anne is an engaging historian who has spent her life not only preserving history\, but also bringing it to life as a reenactor and living historian. Her recently published book. Overhearing History brings the early years of the Revolution to life for a new generation.” \nRuss Van Dervoort\, Waterford Town Historian since 2018\, has dedicated his life to sharing the history of his community. Central to his achievements has been the gathering and retelling of the stories of Waterford.  As President of the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society since 2005\, he has made the canals that weave through Waterford the centerpiece of his contributions. “It is not an empty statement to say that the Champlain Canal runs through Russ’ veins\, as for over 100 years his Van Dervoort line has lived and worked on the canals in Waterford” says Dave Waite who has worked with Russ on several video projects. Van Dervoort has written numerous articles and several books\, most recently Dear Mother\, I am the only one left!\, based on the Civil War Letters of Waterford resident Charles Shepard. \nThe public is encouraged to honor Anne and Russ by joining in the September 30 celebration. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/fourth-annual-public-history-awards/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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