Brookside in Path Through History
Brookside is now on the Path Through History’s map! We are glad to be a part of this state-wide initiative to raise awareness and bring together important historical museums and sites. Check out our cool new sign!
Looking Good!
Thanks to a private donor and the Ballston Spa Lions Club, Brookside has a new fence in the front yard! The previous fence had fallen into dis-repair and badly needed to be replaced, so a private donor purchased the fence materials and about twenty Lions installed it on Saturday, April 19. In addition to the fence, volunteers also cleaned up… Read more »
Little Sleep for BSHS Seniors in 1916
Below is a portrait of Ballston Spa High School seniors in front of Mt. Vernon, Virginia, April 6, 1926 from the Saratoga County Historical Society collection. A portion of article that appeared in the Ballston Journal on April 5, 1926: “Students At Washington” “The Washington excursionists left Ballston Spa at 4:25pm, April 2nd. We arrived at Albany safely with an… Read more »
The Importance of Local History and Community Resources
Our society is constantly changing. Christa’s letter below is an invaluable demonstration of why local history and community resources remain important, no matter how fast the world moves forward. Here at Brookside, we work hard to remain relevant and current while continuing to help those who believe in remembering our history. Four or Five years ago (well before it’s recognition… Read more »
Historic Photographs in the Gift Shop!
Historic photographs make a great gift!
Buy a Bit of Brookside!
True to our mission, Brookside is making our past relevant by working with local company, Pens Ink, to re-purpose wood from a fallen tree into beautiful works of art. Using only high quality materials, Pens Ink is turning Brookside wood into beautiful pens, fountain pens and wine stoppers. Each piece in this exclusive line of products is hand-turned and unique. Order… Read more »
Dress Up Isn’t Just For Kids!
Check out the dress up activity of the Here Comes the Bride exhibit at Brookside.
Malta Avenue School Building Renovations Reveal Time Capsule
A time capsule was found in the corner of the Chapman Street building during renovations in October 2013. The capsule was placed behind the corner stone of the building and contains several objects from November 8, 1899. Items were carefully removed and relocated here at the Brookside Museum for proper identification and preservation. Items will be on display before the Board… Read more »
Thanks To Everyone Who Supported the McDonald’s Gravesite Restoration Project!
Thanks to seventy generous donors, Lucas Aviles and his family, the McDonald Brothers’ Gravesite has finally been given the attention it needed! We snapped a few photos of the site so you can see just how much effort went into finding and preserving it. Though there’s still work to do, a lot of resources made this happen and we are grateful… Read more »
