Self Guided Walking Tour of Glens Falls
Discover our community’s history at your leisure on your own.
Below is a link to the Warren County NY History and Culture Mapper. Here you will find an online historic walking tour starting from the Chapman Museum, as well as national register sites, cemeteries, and more within Warren County.
Walking Tour
A Glens Falls – Queensbury Scavenger Hunt
Take on these “missions” to explore our community. Some are locations that are part of local history; others are just for fun. Finish 20 out of 35 and earn a Chapman Challenge pin.
For the list of Missions and a printable checklist go to CHALLENGE
2021 Finishers: 1. Heather and Kelly Bakross; 2. Marguerite Saunders; 3. Annika, Derek & Luke Longo and Tyce Mulder; 4. Jeanne Philion-Nichols and Sue Philion; 5. Stacey Baker and Molly Baker; 6. Cassandra Distilli and John LaVigne; 7. Beth Thomson; 8. Greg and Michelle Bussing; 8. Barbara Petrush and Bea Roman; 9. Jim and Anita Cartin; 10. Sebastian Herlihy, Corbin Merkley, Ethan Trackey, and Abigail Herlihy
Movie Nights at the Chapman
Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
Wednesday, October 20th at 7pm
Hot cider will be provided.
Gulliver’s Travels (1939)
Wednesday, November 17th at 7pm
Bring pillows and blankets to set up on the floor. Chairs will still be provided.
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
Wednesday, December 15th at 7pm
Hot cocoa will be provided.
For these programs, please call or email Maureen to make a reservation. (518)793-2826 or [email protected]um.org.
Masks are currently required at all in-person events at the museum, regardless of vaccination status.
Family Craft Nights
Pumpkin Craft
Wednesday, October 6th from 5-7pm at the Chapman
Participants will learn about the importance of Victorian Era vegetable gardens and make yarn pumpkins using balloons. Cost is $5/person.
DIY Holiday Craft
Wednesday, December 1st from 5-8pm at the Chapman
Participants will have the chance to choose from four different Holiday themed crafts to create and bring home. Cost is $5/person and crafters can come and go within the three hour period.
For these programs, please call or email Maureen to make a reservation. (518)793-2826 or [email protected]
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Talk: Halfway Brook: Small Stream/Big Story
Speaker: Tim Weidner
At 7 pm on Zoom
Description: Director Tim Weidner will share the geographic history of the brook from the 1750’s to the early 21st Century – from its colonial role in military campaigns, through 19th C. industrial development, to the environmental issues of the present day.
ZOOM Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88928889936?pwd=Tm1MOWtrMHVuU3cxUng3UnFET21IZz09
Meeting ID: 889 2888 9936
Passcode: 076487
