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Photos Credit: Drawings\Watercolor shown are by Friedrich von Germann in The New York State Public Library This talk examines how Continental soldiers often wore civilian clothing during the early Revolutionary War years (1775–1777), exploring the styles, materials, and regional influences of these garments, and how they reflected the soldiers’ backgrounds and the logistical challenges of outfitting an army in its... Read more » |
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The specter of empire haunts European museums. The correlation between museological collecting and imperial ideology is now widely taken for granted in academic circles, but the question of what is to be done with and in western museums that hold colonial collections persists. This essay takes one small Māori hei tiki (RCIN 69263) from the Royal Collection as a case... Read more » |
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Join us for the next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! This month, we’re celebrating the Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. Kids will: Learn about the history of chocolate, including local connections, through a hands‑on learning activity Design their own chocolate label Create a cocoa powder... Read more » |
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Chris Leonard will reminisce on his first year as Executive Director of the nearly 50-year-old National Bottle Museum. His talk will cover stories of some of his favorite bottles from the museum’s collection, including one dating to the early 18th c. These 10-15 bottles will be on site and part of the discussion allowing attendees to get a close-up view... Read more » |
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Join us for an afternoon of romantic woodwinds! Tune in for the third and final edition of the third season of the Sounds in Winter concert series. On February 14, Brookside welcomes A Touch of Woodwinds, who will play music for Valentine's Day. Enjoy the performance of this classical group within the wonderful acoustics of our historic Long Room. These... Read more » |
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Now in it’s third year, the “Sounds in Winter” Concert Series will continue with a January 17, 2026 appearance of the Eribeth Trio. Based in the Capital District, the Eribeth Chamber Players have performed throughout the Northeast, as well as in Germany. With flexible instrumentation, the group presents a variety of programs, from string quartet and piano trio concerts to... Read more » |
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Join us for a Revolutionary meal at Brookside Museum! Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired feast featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum. Partake in a delightful three course meal, served by historians in 18th-century attire, as they discuss their lives and the events of the day. One drink of beer or water is included in... Read more » |
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