December 2024
~Carol Schweizer
Galway Preservation Society enjoyed a video at the November meeting. Rick Reynolds, Ballston Spa Historian produced it, along with Dave Waite who did the photography. It told the story of the American Revolution in the Ballston Spa area. Several local residents of Ballston spoke on the video about different locations, buildings and residents who were involved in that war. What an interesting collection of patriots, loyalists and even traitors!
I hope you are beginning to get a bit of the Holiday Spirit. Here is a story of more recent local Galway History. For over 40 years the Galway Community Holiday Basket Project has endeavored to brighten the holiday season for children and adults of local families who qualify for assistance. In 2023 the project, with the generous support of the community, was able to give holiday baskets to benefit 335 children, adults and elders. In order to fulfill its mission, the Project relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Please consider contributing to the Holiday Basket Project today. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Greater Galway Community Holiday Basket Project, PO Box 166, Galway, NY 12074
Keeping with the message of Holiday Spirit, GPS would like to invite you all to our December meeting/PARTY! The gathering will be informal and festive. We will have refreshments! Please join us to celebrate this special season of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Solstice. A few of our members have already promised to start us off with some memories of bygone celebrations, traditions and winter activities. And our veteran storyteller Bonnie has contributed the narrative that follows. You may bring an ornament or object that takes you back to family or community celebrations or simply share your story. It would be lovely if you would consider taking part in our program. But don’t worry! If you are shy, just come, sit back, and enjoy the evening!
Hope to see you on December 2, at 7:00 pm
Contact us at galwaypressociety@gmail.com or visit us at www.galwaypreservationsociety.org
Zoom meeting number is 294 161 5132