Upcoming Events
Random Acts of Poetry – Poetry Reading Performance| April 27:7pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts at Brookside Museum! Join us April 27th at 7 PM for a FREE performance poetry reading featuring Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe and Joseph Bruchac, PhD. While this is a free event, space is limited. Register HERE
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue| May 3:3-6pm
Please join us on May 3rd from 3pm to 6 pm for our “Welcome Back Spring” Miller’s Backyard Barbecue at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa.. There is a choice of a ½ chicken or ½ lb. of pulled pork dinner for $15.00 of a beef brisket dinner for $20.00. (Brisket dinner is only available by pre-order). All dinners come with baked potato, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. side order of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. Barbecue is take-out only with drive-through pick-up. We encourage you to reserve in advance HERE
New Exhibits Opening Reception| May 4:2-4pm
The Saratoga County History Center will officially open three new exhibits for the 2024 season to complement our main exhibit, Saratoga County our Home which opened in 2023. The public is welcome to view these exhibits at a reception at the Museum on Saturday May 4 2-4pm.
Brookside Through the Years in the front hallway examines the people and businesses that have called Brookside home throughout its 232 year history. Learn more HERE
2024 Public History Awards| May 7:6-8pm
The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Saratoga County Public History Awards. The award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to extending knowledge and understanding of the history of Saratoga County. A celebratory event will be held at Brookside Museum on Tuesday, May 7, beginning at 6 pm with a reception on the front porch of the Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa. Register HERE
Sheep to Shawl Community Day| May 11:1-4pm
The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. A terrific opportunity to embrace the spring weather, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past, and enjoy some quality family time.
Craft & Antique Fair| June 22:10am-3pm
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair! The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted. This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorker’s to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine. Interested artisans please visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/2024-craft-fair/ for more information.
For more information visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/
