Brookside Digs Archeology Experience
Join us for a truly memorable summertime experience as you participate in a real archeology excavation! We can’t wait to start digging in the dirt this summer at Brookside Digs! July 31-August 4, Hartgen Archeological Associates will lead a real excavation and work with participants to make new discoveries about the history of Brookside and Ballston Spa. The program will… Read more »
2017 Spring Programs and Events
Join us for these great upcoming events at Brookside! We’re looking forward to hearing from some great presenters and organizations this spring. All of these events are free and open to the public. Want to help spread the word? A printable pdf document is available here: 2017 Spring Programs 3.27 These posters can be printed out and posted at your local library, community center… Read more »
Visions: An Exhibit by Artists from Living Resources
Discover over 60 pieces of unique art created by the artists at Living Resources. This is our third year of having Living Resources artists display their work at Brookside, and the show gets better every year. The title of this year’s show is Visions. The exhibition will be open through March 30, 2017.
Invented in Saratoga County
Visit our latest exhibit, Invented in Saratoga County! Discover the stories of local individuals who sought to improve or streamline manufacturing, transportation, warfare, firefighting, entertainment and everyday life. This is a great opportunity for kids to explore as well, since we have an invention station with all sorts of fun activities and items for creating their own inventions. Visit us… Read more »
Happy New Year & January Update
“Wishing You A Sunny New Year” from all of us at Brookside! We will be closed to the public for the next month, reopening on Tuesday, February 1st at 10 am. If you need to contact us, we recommend sending an email to info@brooksidemuseum.org Link to New Year’s Postcard on SCHS Online Collections Database.
Artisans Market Hours
NEW HOLIDAY HOURS through December 23, 2016 Monday – Thursday 10 am to 4 pm Friday 10 am to 7 pm Saturday 11 am to 5 pm Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm
Brookside Museum Artisan Market
Calling all Artisans! We are looking for talented local makers to be part of this year’s Artisan Market at Brookside Museum this holiday season! Please contact Beth at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org for information. 2016-artisan-market-application
Fall Programs at Brookside
LONG ROOM LECTURE: HAWKWOOD: DIGGING UP THE PAST Thursday, November 3 7:00 pm Town of Ballston Historian Rick Reynolds will discuss the recent archeology excavations and research surrounding the Hawkwood Mansion site and nature preserve project in the Town of Ballston. Pre-registration is not required. The program is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. BALLSTON SPA WALKING TOUR Sunday,… Read more »
Brook’toberfest 2016
Please join us for Brook’toberfest 2016. A fun evening where our culinary history will inspire a 21st century menu.
Thursday October 13, 2016, Excelsior Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Tickets are still available – RSVP today!
Journeys Art Exhibit Coming to Brookside’s Long Room Gallery
Local artist and author, Eva Marie Loucks announced she will have a solo art exhibition, Journeys, at the Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society’s Long Room Gallery September 9th – November 5th, with an artist reception on Friday, October 7th, from 6:00-8:00 PM. This exhibit will featuring 38 works by Loucks, this being her… Read more »
