Tea Talks, Gowns of the 18th Century, Route 66 Highlight April Events at Brookside Museum

BALLSTON SPA — All the following events take place at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa. For more information check www.brooksidemuseum.org

Historian Tea Talks: Saratoga in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park. Wednesday, April 2, 3-4:30pm. Come and enjoy a presentation given by the acclaimed local author and storyteller, Hollis Palmer, in conjunction with the Saratoga County History Center. Tea and cookies will be served. Registration is free and recommended, but a donation of $5 per registration, online or at the event, is appreciated to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.

Well-Dressed: Gowns of the 1770s – Public Program & Workshop by Emily Stringham, Friday, April 4, 7 -8:30pm. Learn about the importance of the garment that was worn by women of all classes. This program will cover the social history and construction of the garment as well as include an opportunity to view an original gown from the 18th century. This program is free and open to the public, however registration is highly encouraged. 

Traveling the Mother Road: America’s Route 66. Thursday, April 10, 7-8:30pm. Joanne and Rick Reynolds will share the story of their personal and professional road trip from the beginning to the end of America’s Route 66 – from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. This presentation is not a travelogue but an examination of the story of this road, with stories, pictures, and an emphasis on preservation of the past for all to experience now and into the future. The presentation is free to attend, but donations are welcome, either online or at the event.