Upcoming Events

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Saratoga County Public History Awards 2026| October 8  6-8pm

The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce our Public History Award winners for 2026 and invite you to celebrate at an event in their honor. Christopher Carola and Mary Ann Fitzgerald are this year’s well-deserved award recipients, both with long term dedication to exploring, writing and sharing the history of Saratoga County. Register HERE

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Dunning Street Cemetery Tour| October 14  1pm

Malta town historian Tom Willams will lead a walk through the cemetery, visiting the gravesites of Revolutionary veterans and early residents of Malta interred within the Dunning Street Cemetery. This tour forms a part of our Spotlight on Malta History series. This event is now sold-out. To join the waitlist for this tour, please email info@brooksidemuseum.org

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Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour| October 15  2pm

We are welcoming visitors to our temporary exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator, Anne Hollmuller. Join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest, our Luther-Mackay family archive, and the curatorial process. Register HERE

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Leaves and Trees: A Children’s Story Time & Craft| October 18  2pm

Join the Saratoga County History Center for a children’s program celebrating leaves and trees! Our new Education Manager, Meaghan, will be reading “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson and “A Tree for All Seasons” by Robin Bernard. Afterwards we invite families to try leaf painting or enjoy fall coloring pages. This program is aimed at children ages 3-8. Register HERE

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Sounds in Autumn: The Epilogue Trio| October 24  3pm

Now in its third year, the “Sounds in Winter” Concert Series will continue with a performance by The Epilogue Trio. The chamber trio features Capital Region flutist Melanie Chirignan, Karlinda Kaldicott on harp, and Heather Chan on viola. Register HERE

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Old Champlain Canal Lantern Festival| October 25  5pm

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Andy Rooney: A Lucky Life, with Paul Grondahl| October 29  7:30pm

Andy Rooney carries readers through the arc of a true American original and one of the country’s most popular television and newspaper commentators. Award-winning journalist and biographer Paul Grondahl’s comprehensive biography traces Rooney’s early transformation from smart-aleck prankster to World War II correspondent for Stars and Stripes. Learn about the life and times of Andy Rooney, and his connections to Ballston Spa! Register HERE

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Brookside Presents: Her Self-Inflicted Decapitation (2026)| October 30  6pm

Celebrate spooky season by attending the premiere of this horror short, directed by local filmmaker Noah Manglapus. Filmed exclusively at Saratoga County History Center, this short film offers a ghostly, behind-the-scenes view of Brookside Museum. Register HERE

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Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour| November 5  2pm

We are welcoming visitors to our temporary exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator, Anne Hollmuller. Join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest, our Luther-Mackay family archive, and the curatorial process. Register HERE

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Saratoga County Stories Three: A Book Signing & Discussion| November 7  2pm

Enjoy a meet and greet with the authors of Saratoga County Stories Three, the third collection in our series of books highlighting the histories of Saratoga County. This volume shares new and unexpected tales drawn from across Saratoga County, and features the contributions of over thirty local historians and researchers. Register HERE

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Rockets 101| November 7  10am

Join SCHC and the Museum of Science and Innovation (MISCI) for a special STEM program for young audiences! Inspired by the history of the Malta Rocket Test Station, enjoy a lesson in the history and science of rockets. Participants will learn about the history of rocketry, then use a variety of materials to create a rocket with the goal of successfully lifting the heaviest possible payload. This program is free with registration. Register HERE

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Saratoga County Stories Three: A Book Signing & Discussion| November 10  6pm

Enjoy a meet and greet with the authors of Saratoga County Stories Three, the third collection in our series of books highlighting the histories of Saratoga County. This volume shares new and unexpected tales drawn from across Saratoga County, and features the contributions of over thirty local historians and researchers. This event takes place at the Malta Community Center. Register HERE 

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SCHC Reads: Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution| November 12  6pm

Join us for the fifth meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year, in honor of America’s 250th, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. Register HERE

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Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour| November 13  2pm

We are welcoming visitors to our temporary exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator, Anne Hollmuller. Join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest, our Luther-Mackay family archive, and the curatorial process. Register HERE

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