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SUMMARY:George III: America's Last King
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the infamous monarch\, with historian Jim Sefcik!\n\n\nJim Sefcik will examine the King’s background and personal life\, especially those who influenced him the most\, his role during the War for American Independence\, two events during that time that he had to deal with in addition to the war\, and his health leading to his ultimate demise. He was king from 1760 to 1820! And although a Hanoverian as were his 2 immediate predecessors\, George regarded himself as an Englishman through and through. Was he a womanizer? Was he “mad”? How was he regarded by his subjects? \nJim Sefcik was born in Troy and is a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany but left the area to continue his higher education in Philadelphia and South Bend\, Indiana earning degrees in History. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on the American Revolution before joining the museum field and worked in a variety of positions at the NYS Museum\, the Chrysler Museum\, and the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. In 1987\, Jim was appointed Director of the Louisiana State Museum system\, retiring in 2004. He began a consulting business thereafter with the New Netherland Institute as a major client and returned to Upstate NY. \nJim has returned to lecturing on various aspects of the American Revolution at UCALL\, ALL Saratoga\, Cape Cod Community College\, and HVCC. He is the author of more than 30 articles. Last year\, he was appointed to the Board of Fort Ticonderoga. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/george-iii-americas-last-king/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired by the beautiful gardens and architecture of the Village of Ballston Spa\, this hands-on watercolor and ink sketching program invites participants to experience the village in a creative new way. From capturing natural elements and architectural details to joining a guided downtown sketch walk\, participants will build sketching skills while exploring the charm and character of Ballston Spa. \nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (7/12): Nature focus\n✿ Week 1 focuses on nature\, with guided outdoor sketching in the Brookside Museum gardens\, hands-on demonstrations in ink and watercolor\, and personalized feedback to build confidence in capturing organic forms and textures  \nWeek 2 (7/19): Architecture focus\n✿ Week 2 explores local architecture through on-location sketching\, focusing on perspective\, proportion\, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and streetscapes  \nWeek 3 (7/26): Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa\n✿ Week 3 brings everything together in a guided downtown sketch walk\, where participants apply their skills to capture both natural and architectural elements in a shared\, on-location creative experience  \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! \n\nRegister HERE\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/seeing-ballston-spa-an-observational-sketching-journey-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Bastille Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Travel to Paris\, without leaving Brookside!\n\n  \n\nCelebrate the French national day with creative activities and French vibes. Make your own\, aromatic lavender sachet\, sample fine French cheeses\, and enjoy the sounds and songs of a Parisian cafe. Browse travel guides for Paris and France\, and select a postcard as a souvenir of the evening. Enjoy a night à la française at Brookside! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/a-bastille-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
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SUMMARY:SCHC Reads: Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next meeting of our history book club\, SCHC Reads!\n\n\nJoin us for the third meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year\, in honor of America’s 250th\, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. \nEach meeting will take place in the historic Long Room at Saratoga County History Center\, and tea and cookies will be served. All featured books will be available for sale at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs. Mention that you are a part of the SCHC book club\, and you will receive a 20% discount on your purchase.  \nOur next meeting will be held on July 16\, 2026 at 6 PM\, where we will be discussing Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom by Russell Shorto. \nYour donations power everything we do at Saratoga County History Center. Your support for this event helps us to provide diverse\, high-quality historical programs. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/schc-reads-revolution-song-a-story-of-american-freedom-2/
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SUMMARY:Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired by the beautiful gardens and architecture of the Village of Ballston Spa\, this hands-on watercolor and ink sketching program invites participants to experience the village in a creative new way. From capturing natural elements and architectural details to joining a guided downtown sketch walk\, participants will build sketching skills while exploring the charm and character of Ballston Spa. \nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (7/12): Nature focus\n✿ Week 1 focuses on nature\, with guided outdoor sketching in the Brookside Museum gardens\, hands-on demonstrations in ink and watercolor\, and personalized feedback to build confidence in capturing organic forms and textures 🎨🌿 \nWeek 2 (7/19): Architecture focus\n✿ Week 2 explores local architecture through on-location sketching\, focusing on perspective\, proportion\, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and streetscapes 🏛️🎨 \nWeek 3 (7/26): Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa\n✿ Week 3 brings everything together in a guided downtown sketch walk\, where participants apply their skills to capture both natural and architectural elements in a shared\, on-location creative experience 🎨🌿🏛️ \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! \n\nRegister HERE\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/seeing-ballston-spa-an-observational-sketching-journey/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take A Walk in the Park-with History!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for a historic walking tour of Anchor Diamond Park\, corner of Route 50 and Middleline Rd.\, Ballston Lake. (2.5 miles north of the Burnt Hills intersection of Rt 50 and Lakehill Rd.) The presenting sponsor of this walking tour is Ballston Spa National Bank.  \nThe walk will be about 2 miles walking on flat trails. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather; bug spray and good footwear recommended. \nYour donations power everything we do. For this event\, the suggested donation is $10. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/take-a-walk-in-the-park-with-history/
LOCATION:Anchor Diamond Park\, 1-17 Middleline Rd\, Ballston Lake\, NY\, 12019\, United States
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SUMMARY:The French and Indian War in the Adirondacks
DESCRIPTION:In the mid-1750s\, New York was caught in the crossfire as the British and French struggled for control of North America. During the French and Indian War\, the Adirondack Mountain region saw numerous military encounters around Lakes George and Champlain while Sir William Johnson\, Robert Rogers\, John Stark\, Phineas Lyman\, and others carved their names in the annals of American history. Powerful fortifications rose and fell as the English and the French brawled; forts such as Fort William Henry\, Fort Ticonderoga\, and Fort Saint-Frederic/Fort Crown Point housed troops\, endured sieges\, and received their own battle scars over the course of the war. Author Marie Danielle Annette Williams uncovers the complex history of the Adirondacks during its most tumultuous time. \nMarie Danielle Annette Williams is an independent historian living in Upstate New York. She is a 2009 graduate of Hadley-Luzerne Central School in Lake Luzerne\, New York; she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies adolescent education from the College of Saint Rose in Albany\, New York\, in 2014 and received her Master of Arts degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester\, New Hampshire\, in 2018. Marie holds membership with the French and Indian War Society of Lake George\, the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance\, the Warren County Historical Society\, the Saratoga County History Center\, and the American Historical Association. When Marie isn’t writing or working her day job\, where she manages a business\, she’s researching for her podcast\, The Half-Pint Historian Podcast; drinking more Red Bull than she should; and overall living her best life. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-french-and-indian-war-in-the-adirondacks/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired by the beautiful gardens and architecture of the Village of Ballston Spa\, this hands-on watercolor and ink sketching program invites participants to experience the village in a creative new way. From capturing natural elements and architectural details to joining a guided downtown sketch walk\, participants will build sketching skills while exploring the charm and character of Ballston Spa. \nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (7/12): Nature focus\n✿ Week 1 focuses on nature\, with guided outdoor sketching in the Brookside Museum gardens\, hands-on demonstrations in ink and watercolor\, and personalized feedback to build confidence in capturing organic forms and textures  \nWeek 2 (7/19): Architecture focus\n✿ Week 2 explores local architecture through on-location sketching\, focusing on perspective\, proportion\, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and streetscapes  \nWeek 3 (7/26): Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa\n✿ Week 3 brings everything together in a guided downtown sketch walk\, where participants apply their skills to capture both natural and architectural elements in a shared\, on-location creative experience  \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! \n\nRegister HERE\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/seeing-ballston-spa-an-observational-sketching-journey-3/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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