Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate made with a historical flair and taste sweet treats of the Colonial era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century and hear about how its use has changed over the past two centuries. Chocolate will be served by historical interpreters in 18th... Read more »

Join us as we welcome the art and artists of the local Living Resources Arts Program for their annual exhibit at Brookside Museum!

Enjoy Victorian Fashions and stories of the people who wore them. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. More details coming soon!

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we have made the decision to cancel the Craft and Antique Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020.  The health and safety of our visitors, vendors and staff is our highest priority and this decision has been made with the best interest of all people involved.  We are looking forward to having our... Read more »

Join us this Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm for a very special Facebook Live Town Hall event.  www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum Moved by the spirited discussion following Mayor Sheehan's announcement that the statue of Philip Schuyler will be removed from City Hall, we have invited three history experts to answer YOUR questions and moderate a discussion on the contested space of history... Read more »

Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer, Real McCoy Tap Room   Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mike Schaffer from the Real McCoy Tap Room for the first event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. For complete details, please watch the video below.  Beers mentioned are available at Savemore Beverage Center in Clifton Park and... Read more »

Join Brookside Friday, July 3 from 2 - 6 pm and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and support a great cause! For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our... Read more »

Expert Next Door Series: Dr.Tillman Nechtman, Skidmore College Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr.Tillman Nechtman from Skidmore College for the third event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss Britain's Pacific Empire. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm.  For more information, please watch the video below.... Read more »

Join Brooks Barbecue and Brookside Saturday, August 8 from 3 – 6 pm and enjoy a delicious take out meal and support a great cause! For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high... Read more »

Expert Next Door Series: Dr. Jennifer Dorsey, Siena College Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. Jennifer Dorsey from Siena College for the fourth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. Dr. Dorsey will discuss her summer scholarship project and her research of the religious revival in New York state in the early 19th century. ... Read more »

SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 AT 2 PM VIA ZOOM The 2020 annual membership meeting will be held through Zoom at the following link: Topic: Annual Membership Meeting - Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum Time: Nov 15, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82291533256 As we once did... Read more »

Discover a variety of locally made items, perfect for gifts or for yourself! This is a wonderful opportunity to support local artisans as well as the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. Check BrooksideMuseum.org for updated hours during the market.

Dr. James Brewer Stewart, Professor Emeritus at Macalester College, the founder of Historians Against Slavery and founder of the Celebrate American Heroes Project. This program was held on Thursday, January 14 at 7pm Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. James Brewer Stewart for the seventh event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we... Read more »

Enjoy a barbecue chicken dinner or a pull pork dinner, and help support our programs! SCHC’s Brookside Museum will be holding a drive-thru Miller's Backyard BBQ chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday, September 16th, 3-6pm.. Each chicken dinner will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cornbread. Each Pulled Pork will include 1/2 lb. Pulled Pork with... Read more »

David Handy, author of the recently released book Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry will present the Civil War experiences of Alonzo Bump as expressed in his letters home to his wife Mary and other family members. David will touch on many aspects of Alonzo’s life as a... Read more »