We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.
Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!
Events in September 2025
September 10, 2025 (4 events)
September 10, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Setting Employment Goals, 2nd Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or 4th Tuesdays, at 1:30 p.m.
Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step to every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: "if you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time." Find out how to reach your dreams.
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September 10, 2025Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation.
Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, in his book The Next Conversation, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation.
The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime.
Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now!
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September 10, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation.
Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, in his book The Next Conversation, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation.
The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime.
Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now!
Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.
September 13, 2025 (2 events)
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September 13, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
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September 13, 2025Experience the museum like you haven't before through a new series of audio tours, launching today!
September 15, 2025 (1 event)
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September 15, 2025Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
This free inclusive dance class for ages 16+ welcomes developmentally and physically disabled and neuro-typical participants in a collaborative atmosphere that celebrates individuality through movement. The class will explore a variety of dance styles including hip hop, contemporary, ballet, freestyle, and pop. Original choreography will be created and dancers will have the opportunity to perform during the year.
September 16, 2025 (4 events)
September 16, 2025Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley.
This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance!
September 16, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Completing Job Applications, 3rd Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m., and Thursdays July 17, August 21, September 18, 11 a.m.
Statistics show that approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. Find out how you can prepare and hear suggestions for getting the most visibility out of your online application.–
September 16, 2025Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Welcome to Rhythm & Sole, the tap class for students ages 14+ with physical and intellectual exceptionalities that celebrates every dancer, no matter their abilities. Discover the delightful sounds and rhythms of tap as we explore the art of self-expression through movement. Our class is tailored to each student’s unique groove and style, so let your inner dancer shine. Join us and step to the beat of your own drum!
This class is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our programs.
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September 16, 2025Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Do you sing in your car? In the shower? At work?! Come sing with SOTA Voices!
Did you love singing in Chorus back in school and want to relive those great times? Did you ever want to be part of a choir but never had the chance? Come sing with SOTA Voices!!
Do you want to feel the joy of singing with a group, but don’t know where to start?
Come sing with SOTA Voices!!!
Participants will be a contributing voice in an ensemble bringing musical arrangements to life. Focus will be on musicality, performance, energy, but most of all, the joy of singing! All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome in this safe, collaborative space. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, and everything in between.
We know SOTA Voices sounds a bit like the musical term “sotto voce” (which means “under the voice” or “quietly”) but in SOTA Voices, we will making some joyful noise!
This class is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our programs.
September 17, 2025 (3 events)
September 17, 2025Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park
This nature-themed excursion will have kids hiking and exploring along Hudson Crossing Park’s trails, looking for signs of the park’s animal residents and their habitats. Participants will take an easy hike looking for signs of Northern Map Turtles, beaver, osprey, and more! They will learn about the behaviors and habitats of the animals who call the canal home before heading back to the pavilion to create a nature themed craft.
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Approximately 2 hours long.
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Best suited for ages 3-6 (but older kids are welcome!)
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Group size is limited to 16, Children must be accompanied by an adult (not included in the group size)
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Registration is required!
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September 17, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. In our erratic system, choir and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and somehow you and ewe can’t agree on a single letter. So why do we still use it? If our spelling is so inconsistent, why haven’t we tried to fix it?
In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to simplify English spelling. This book is about them: Mark Twain, Eliza Burnz, Noah Webster, Upton Sinclair, Emma Dearborn, Theodore Roosevelt, Benjamin Franklin, and the countless other “simplified spellers” who, for a time in their lives, became fanatic about writing kof instead of cough, tung for tongue, and fyzics for physics (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too).
In Enough is Enuf, Gabe Henry humorously traces the “simplified spelling movement” from medieval England to Revolutionary America, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music, and explores its lasting influence in words like color (without a U), plow (without -ugh), and the iconic ’90s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Finally, Henry brings us to the digital age, where the swift pace of online exchanges now pushes us all 2ward simplification.
Register now for this informative and entertaining conversation to find out why Gabe Henry thinks UR not a bad speller, the English language is.
Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.
September 17, 2025The American Legion Post 961, in conjunction with the Capital District of NY Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), will be conducting a 50th Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony at the Bolton Landing Conservation Center. The Center is located at 56 Edgecomb Pond Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814. Doors open at 6 pm, check in no later than 6:50 pm.
The event will recognize and honor the service of Vietnam War era veterans who served in the military during the period of November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, and have time on active duty even if only for training. All branches of the service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard qualify. The event is free and open to the public, but veterans who register will receive a Vietnam War era lapel pin. Everyone attending must register. The lapel pin is issued by the United States Department of Defense as part of its 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration, a multi-year program to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. This "lasting memento of the Nation's thanks" is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots. This year is the last year the commemorations will be held, so it is very important to plan to attend. A Surviving Spouse pin will also be issued to the spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period noted above regardless of location.
Veterans and Surviving Spouses may register for the event by contacting CSM(R) Bob Van Pelt at 518-210-2868 or email at bvpcsm@aol.com. Registration must be completed no later than September 12, 2025. Please provide your name, dates of service, and name of spouse/family/guest(s) you will bring. Each individual Vietnam War era veteran will be recognized and presented with the lapel pin and have an opportunity to say a few words. Refreshments will be served. Prior pin awardees are welcome to attend and make remarks.
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September 18, 2025 (4 events)
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September 18, 2025Registration required: Up Yonda Farm
Young Learners (ages 5-7) will identify the needs of plants and animals in their habitats while elementary students (ages 8-10) will learn about forest food chains and food webs of the Adirondacks.
$5 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. Registration required as space is limited.
September 18, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Completing Job Applications, 3rd Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m., and Thursdays July 17, August 21, September 18, 11 a.m.
Statistics show that approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. Find out how you can prepare and hear suggestions for getting the most visibility out of your online application.
September 18, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer's problem. Learn ways to research the employer's needs then identify and show them that you have these skills.
- Acquiring Transferable Skills, 1st Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3rd Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
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September 18, 2025Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)
Research shows that even 5 minutes of meditation can help ease stress and anxiety, improve focus, and promote overall well-being. Let's explore various meditation, mindfulness & imagery techniques to get creative with being in the present moment. For teens & adults.
September 19, 2025 (2 events)
September 19, 2025The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The parade in Town will start at 9 am and will march down to the Park for the opening ceremony.
The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names.
September 19, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Networking, 4th Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m
Beyond Job Searches: Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. It’s more than finding jobs; it’s a pivotal force propelling higher salaries and career advancement. Networking is the workout regimen your career muscle craves. Join us for an approachable journey to networking.
September 20, 2025 (7 events)
September 20, 2025
The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names.
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September 20, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
Soldiers return to Saratoga! Some of the heaviest fighting in the two Battles of Saratoga in 1777 involved Massachusetts Continental infantry on the American side and General Fraser’s Advanced Corps on the British.
You can meet American soldiers from multiple recreated regiments of the Massachusetts Continental Line at Tour Stop 2. They will fire muskets, drill, post guard, cook, and sew clothing throughout the weekend.
Fraser's British soldiers from the 24th and 62nd Regiments of Foot will await you at Tour Stop 6! Activities there will include soldiers drilling, cooking, and sewing clothing.
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September 20, 2025Registration requested: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)
Enjoy a reading of the timeless classic "Two Hundred Rabbits" by Lonzo Anderson & Adrienne Adams. Participants will then create a picture of their favorite part of the story. Snack served. For children of all ages. Pre-registration helpful.
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September 20, 2025Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce
Rogers Memorial Park Bandstand
- Tami Malone – 12 noon until – 12:50
- James Martin – 1pm-1:50pm
- The Yod Squad – 2pm-3:50pm
- Two Planets Away – 4:15pm-6:15pm
- British Vinyl Band – 6:45pm-8:45pm
*** 4pm-6pm Ernie Sites Band (Streetside)
(Fireworks after their encore)
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September 20, 2025Registration required: Up Yonda Farm
Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe environment for bats, while protecting your yard from pest insects, like mosquitoes.
A Naturalist will guide you through using a screwdriver to assemble our pre-cut and drilled bat house kit.
$17 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members $12.
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September 20, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
Join Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer as he gives a guided tour of Freeman's Farm, the place where most of the first battle of Saratoga was fought on September 19, 1777. The battle - one of the longest land battles of the eight-year-long war - was a terrible fight over farm fields and woods and ended up costing the lives of hundreds of men and boys, most of whom are still buried in unmarked graves near where they fell. Meet at the Freeman Farm parking lot (stop 6); the tour will last for about one hour.
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September 20, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a Night Sky Viewing Party on September 20, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Visitors may start arriving around 7:00 pm if they would like to enjoy sunset and find a spot on the Visitor Center lawn. Join us for a night under the stars on the Visitor Center Lawn during the new moon. Park Rangers will give a short presentation about our connections to the night sky, a night sky tour, and how you can help to protect this disappearing resource. Junior Rangers can work on the Night Explorer Activity Book to earn their Night Explorer Badge! After the presentation, attendees will have time to enjoy the night sky. Although we have light pollution here, if the weather cooperates, we hope for a good viewing!
September 21, 2025 (4 events)
September 20, 2025
The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names.
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September 21, 2025Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park
Participants will create a painting of a favorite insect on a piece of slate to add to their home garden. We will talk about the critical needs of insects in the fall as they prepare for the long winter hibernation. Materials and instruction provided.
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Adults only
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Group size is limited to 10
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Registration is required!
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September 21, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
Soldiers return to Saratoga! Some of the heaviest fighting in the two Battles of Saratoga in 1777 involved Massachusetts Continental infantry on the American side and General Fraser’s Advanced Corps on the British.
You can meet American soldiers from multiple recreated regiments of the Massachusetts Continental Line at Tour Stop 2. They will fire muskets, drill, post guard, cook, and sew clothing throughout the weekend.
Fraser's British soldiers from the 24th and 62nd Regiments of Foot will await you at Tour Stop 6! Activities there will include soldiers drilling, cooking, and sewing clothing.
Make sure to ask the reenactors lots of questions!
September 21, 2025RSVP requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center
With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned forager these walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October. Registration is not required but encouraged.
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September 22, 2025 (1 event)
September 22, 2025The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names.
September 23, 2025 (2 events)
September 23, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Join us for this informal glimpse into potential stumbling blocks to finding a job and some resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Whether you're facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns, or more - we're here to help connect you to resources!- Overcoming Barriers to Employment, 4th Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
September 23, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Setting Employment Goals, 2nd Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or 4th Tuesdays, at 1:30 p.m.
Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step to every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: "if you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time." Find out how to reach your dreams.
September 24, 2025 (1 event)
September 24, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Networking, 4th Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m
Beyond Job Searches: Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. It’s more than finding jobs; it’s a pivotal force propelling higher salaries and career advancement. Networking is the workout regimen your career muscle craves. Join us for an approachable journey to networking.
September 25, 2025 (2 events)
September 25, 2025Registration required: Warren County Career Center
- Using Social Media, 4th Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
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September 25, 2025Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)
Take your book folding skills to the next level! Kim Gray will guide you through the process of turning a 200+ page book into a floral work of art! Materials included. Yet, feel free to bring a book of your own that you'd like to use.
$10 suggested donation
September 27, 2025 (3 events)
September 27, 2025
Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!).
These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply.
September 27, 2025Saratoga National Historical Park
Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
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September 27, 2025Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)
Singers/Songwriters Cosby & Tom bring ADK Lumber Camp Songs of the past to life! Discover how important these songs were to those who worked & lived in the Lumber Camp community. Dress up as a lumberjack (optional) & enjoy this Lumberjack Day inspired performance. $8 Suggested.
September 28, 2025 (1 event)
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September 28, 2025Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center
The Adirondacks have long been known for its breathtaking fall foliage, attracting people from all over the Northeast. The bright greens of summer turn to fiery reds, yellows, and oranges of autumn giving the forests a beautiful new palette. What better place to experience these magnificent colors than from Goodnow Mountain fire tower. Learn about the forest’s seasonal changes on the 4-mile round trip hike, considered moderately challenging, that culminates in a spectacular 360-degree view of Rich Lake, Huntington Wildlife Forest, the High Peaks, and surrounding areas. Dress for the weather. Meet at Goodnow Mountain Trailhead.
September 30, 2025 (1 event)
September 30, 2025Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley.
This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance!