Parks-Bentley Place
History right in your own backyard!
Home of the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls
What's Happening
Nativities: Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
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The Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls opens its annual exhibition of more than 100 nativity sets from around the globe on November 28. This year’s exhibition, titled Nativities: Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue organizes the creches in each room of the historic house around the title themes.
The annual program, originally created as the major fundraiser for the Historical Society, has become a holiday favorite for many families and individuals, giving visitors insights into the great variety of styles and materials used in making the holiday scenes.
The exhibition will be open from noon to 4 pm on November 28 & 29, as well as December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 29. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children under the age of twelve.
Private group tours will be made available by appointment with a $7 per person charge and a minimum fee of $70 per group. Those interested in a private tour are asked to email parksbentleyplace@gmail.com with group details.
In The News
Parks-Bentley seeks
holiday helpers
Each year, area neighbors and friends come together to volunteer at Parks-Bentley Place. This time of year, we hope to get new folks involved with our annual holiday event.
Like decorating for Christmas? This is the volunteer gig for you! Whether you like trimming holiday trees, hanging wreaths, or tying big decorative bows, contact us and we'll let you know the days we will be working to prepare for this year's exhibition - Nativities: Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue!
Future Volunteers Opportunities
Do you like to garden?
Our property has a number of wonderful spots that only need an hour or two a month to keep them looking lovely.
Are you a book-lover?
Many people don't know that Parks-Bentley has a small library that focuses on our area as well as the families that lived at 53 Ferry Boulevard and surrounding areas. We even have yearbooks from South High that date back to the 1930s.
Do you love working with kids?
Parks-Bentley Place volunteers not only host tours at the historic house for groups of kids, our folks also take programs to schools and community organizations, such as summer camps, to show the younger generations how interesting history can be. You can present a program (for which we will train you) or just assist with presentation materials.
Like to craft?
Many of our programs for kids involve everything from making jam to creating useful items for their homes or art to decorate their walls. We would love to have you bring your ideas and your crafting skills to help spark some creativity.
If you'd like to join us, please send an email and we can see what volunteer opportunity make you smile.