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Town of Greenfield, NY
Located in beautiful Saratoga County, NY, The Town of Greenfield is a rural community located approximately 5 miles north of Saratoga Springs in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It was formed in 1793 and has grown to a population of approximately 7,400.
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society began on July 26th, 1983 when a group of townspeople met at the request of Olive Dake, the widow of Charles V. Dake. She challenged a group of town residents to start a society that would preserve and promote local history. She promised a to donate money if they could accomplish this, and she had a list of townspeople that she wanted as charter members. These included Paul Robinson, Ralph Ellsworth, Windsor Cote and Al Champagne. They met Olive's challenge and at the first meeting, led by Paul Robinson, they discussed wording for a Constitution, by-laws and applying for a State Charter.. (A temporary charter was granted on January 20, 1987 and an Absolute Charter was granted December 14th, 2010.) As promised. Olive Dake donated the money to get the organization up and running. Monthly meetings continue, each with a speaker or presenter or some activity celebrating and exploring the history of our area. See the events calendar for upcoming events. Please join us anytime - All are welcome! |
Events for 2018
Meetings and other events
April 17, 2018 Tuesday, meeting at 7pm at the Community Center in Greenfield Center. Mary Jane Pelzer, our very own soup lady at the Farmers' Market, will present a short history of soap making along with a demonstration. May 15, 2018 Tuesday, meeting at 7 pm at the Community Center in Greenfield Center. Greg Veitch, Chief of Police for Saratoga Springs, will talk about his book, All the Law in the World Won't Stop Them. It is about crime, gambling and corruption in Saratoga Springs through 1921.
New! 2017 Mug Fund Raiser
Get your second in the series! Last year we featured the train station. This year a mug has been designed by Joan Rowland. It features the IOOF Hall on Middle Grove Road. Just like last year's mug, it has a "now and then" theme. Mugs are available by contacting Joan Rowland. Call 518-893-7786 or by e-mailing jrowland25@verizon.net (If they must be mailed, please add $8.00 for shipping within the United States.) These will make great gifts for the holidays!! |
Town of Greenfield Historical Society is looking for a Few Good Bodies (and minds)!
Are you good at planning social events? Are you good at working with people? Do you have carpentry skills? Are you good at organizing collections? Do you have computer skills? Do you like lawn and landscaping work? We need your ideas and skills.
Please contact us at: 518-322-5675 or email us at: toghistsoc@gmail.com
Are you good at planning social events? Are you good at working with people? Do you have carpentry skills? Are you good at organizing collections? Do you have computer skills? Do you like lawn and landscaping work? We need your ideas and skills.
Please contact us at: 518-322-5675 or email us at: toghistsoc@gmail.com