Parks-Bentley Place
History right in your own backyard!
Home of the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls
What's Happening
Parks-Bentley's third annual antiques & crafts fair picture gallery
Titled Treasures on the Lawn, the annual outdoor craft and antique event included booths manned by area crafters and vendors with items for sale including jewelry, pottery, books, vintage housewares, and other handmade and antique items - even be a build-your-own stuffed toy booth.
Many visitors toured our current exhibition celebrating the country’s and Parks-Bentley’s 250th anniversary. Most of the visitors touring the house were doing so for the first time!
Funds raised will go toward history education programs and building renovations at the historic Ferry Boulevard house that serves as the headquarters of the Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society.
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.