Parks-Bentley Place
Where History Comes Alive!
Home of the Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls
Outreach Programs available for 2024
Communication Without Words
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Learn to “read” quilts through this unique program that explores the way quilts were used by escaping slaves and Underground Railroad stationmasters as a means of signaling.
History Mystery
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Whether you’re six or sixty, play detective and try to guess the uses of objects from the past.
The Games Grandpa and Grandma Played – Us, Too!
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What if there was no TV … no video games? What would you do with your time? Find out what games children – and adults – played “back in the day”.
On the Farm
Learn what farming was like before gas powered equipment and modern techniques. The program compares farms of yesteryear to the farms we know today.
Food for Thought
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Ever wonder how people lived without grocery stores and microwaves? Learn how people in the 1800s gathered, prepared, and preserved food for their families.
General Moreau: Who He Was and Why Moreau Was Named for Him
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Explore the mystery behind why the town was named for this military leader. (Note: This program is better suited for older students and adults and requires space to project the visuals associated with the program.
From Indian,To Native American, to First Nation
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Ever wonder who the earliest settlers of the area were and what their lives were like? Learn the real story of the native peoples that crossed the Hudson right near Parks-Bentley Place.
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Christmas traditions from around the world
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Many of the countries of the world celebrate Christmas but not the way we do in the U.S. Learn more about traditions, decorations, and even gift-giving as they happen in other cultures.
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Any of our Outreach Programs can be presented at Parks-Bentley Place upon request.