Programs

Storytime at the Museum: “Marching with Aunt Susan”

11 a.m. at the Chapman, free

Celebrate the anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with a special Storytime at the Museum!

Join us to read, Marching with Aunt Susan by Claire Murphy, the inspiring story of a young girl’s experience during the women’s suffrage movement.

After the story, participants can get creative by coloring images related to the fight for women’s right to vote—celebrating the people and symbols that helped shape history!

This program is intended for children ages 5-9 but is open to all.

Adult participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.

This program is free and does not require registration.

Painting with Patrice

“Soaring Eagle”

6-8 p.m. at the Chapman. $35 per participant, or $30 for Chapman Members.

This program is limited to 8 participants.

Celebrate America 250 by painting an eagle soaring above the Adirondacks as night begins to fall.

Using shades of blue to bring the mountains and sky to life, participants will create a beautiful work of art inspired by one of our nation’s most enduring symbols.

This program is $35 per participant or $30 for Chapman Members. Payment is required at the time of registration. All materials provided.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Summer Walking Tours

The HER-Story of Glens Falls

11 a.m. $20/person, $15 for members.

This tour showcases remarkable women and their connections to Glens Falls. Some were born and raised here, while others only passed through, but each of their stories plays a vital role in shaping the history of the area. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and will take place rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, water, and either an umbrella or raincoat if needed.

Tours are $20/person or $15 for Chapman members. Payment is required at time of registration. A minimum of four participants are required for tours to run and no more than 15 participants per tour.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Storytime at the Museum: “Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States”

11 a.m. at the Chapman, free

Join us for a reading of Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States by Rajani LaRocca, a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated book that explores stories of immigration, community, and belonging.

Through its pages, readers will discover the many paths people take to come to the United States to live, work, learn, and share their talents, traditions, and experiences, enriching the fabric of our communities and our nation

This program is intended for children ages 5-9 but is open to all.

Adult participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.

This program is free and does not require registration.

Summer Walking Tours

More of Glens Falls Tour

11 a.m. $20/person, $15 for members.

This tour looks at more of the historic buildings, businesses, and people that shaped Glens Falls! This time we’ll visit locations on Bacon Street, Sherman Avenue, Union Street, and more! Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

Tours are $20/person or $15 for Chapman members. Payment is required at time of registration. A minimum of four participants are required for tours to run and no more than 15 participants per tour.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Family Craft Program 

DIY Fidget Keychain

3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Chapman. Free

Create a fidget keychain to attach to your backpack and start the school year in style! Using yarn and beads, you’ll design a fun, hands-on accessory that’s perfect for fidgeting and showing off your creativity.

Adult participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.

This program is free but requires registration. 

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Conversations with the Past

“Charles Evans Hughes: Leadership at America’s Crossroads”

Speaker: Bill Loughrey, author

7 p.m. at the Chapman. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Charles Evans Hughes was one of the most influential—and often overlooked—figures in American history. As Governor of New York, Supreme Court Justice, Chief Justice, and national leader, Hughes fought corruption, championed civil rights, modernized government, reformed industry, and helped shape the United States for the 20th century.

In this talk, Bill will share insights from his new book, Charles Evans Hughes: Leadership at America’s Crossroads, with a special focus on Hughes’ connections to Glens Falls and the surrounding region. Discover the remarkable story of a leader whose influence continues to shape American history.

This program is free for Chapman Members or $10 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration.

Space is limited.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Cemetery Tour

Save the Date! The Chapman Museum’s annual Cemetery Tour returns this year at Pine View Cemetery!

Step back in time as local actors bring to life the remarkable stories of James Morgan, Josephine Demarest, John Floro, Dr. Lemon Thompson, Hesper Flint Liddle, and Frances Gilbert.

More details on tour times and registration coming soon!