The Threads of Time

November 1, 2011 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society, today announced that “The Threads of Time” exhibition featuring quilts in the museum’s collection will open on Friday, December 2 at 6pm.

“Quilts are amazing pieces of history,” said Joy Houle, Brookside’s Executive Director. “They are unique since they are both practical household items and works of art that tell stories about the women who made them.” This exhibit will showcase both the quilts and the stories they tell.

“The Threads of Time,” exhibit will open on December 2 and be up through January 2013.  The opening coincides with Brookside’s annual Open House on December 2 from 6-9. Visitors can also browse the Holiday Shoppe for great gifts from among hundreds of locally made items.

This exhibition has been generously funded by the New York Council on Humanities and the Coby Foundation.

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa that inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs. Brookside’s programs and services are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org  or call 518.885.4000.

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Contact:

Kathleen Coleman| Curator

For Immediate Release

Green Chic

Sew a Reusable Grocery Bag

November 1, 2011 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society, today announced that registration is now open for the Green Chic sewing class, which begin on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 pm.

Would you like to make a fashionable and environmentally friendly bag to use for school or shopping? Join us for a class that welcomes those beginning to learn to sew, and leave with a finished bag. Participants are welcome to bring 1 yard of cotton fabric of their own choosing, or select fabric from a limited supply that evening. This program is appropriate for adults and teens 12 and up. The fee is  $25/ person ($20 for members). Pre-registration is required by October 29.

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa that inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs. Brookside’s programs and services are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org  or call 518.885.4000.

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Contact:

Anne Clothier | Director of Education

Saratoga County Historical Society
Ph: 518.885.4000
Email: aclothier@brooksidemuseum.org

For Immediate Release

Holiday Shoppe

November 1, 2011 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society today announced that Brookside Museum’s annual Holiday Shoppe will be opening on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Visit the Holiday Shoppe and find hundreds of locally crafted items and gifts. We have enhanced the variety of items so that you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Please come check out the new vendors. Bring your friends! Spend the afternoon in Ballston Spa shopping and enjoying our lovely village. Stop for coffee or tea, and then come down – or do some shopping and then have drinks and dinner locally. We have a lot to offer – please spread the word. The Holiday Shoppe is open Monday – Saturday from 10-4, and Sunday 12-4.

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa that inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs. Brookside’s programs and services are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org  or call 518.885.4000.

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Contact:

Samantha Strevy | Administrative Assistant

Saratoga County Historical Society
Ph: 518.885.4000
Email: sstrevy@brooksidemuseum.org