A short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County Waterford Town Historian, Russ Vandervoort, will lead a walking town of downtown Waterford, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century We will hear Russ’ lively stories of local politician John Cramer, Lysander Button inventor of... Read more »

  ***This event has been postponed.  Please watch our website for updates on upcoming events and programs.*** Saratoga County History Center invites you to join us for Trivia Night Wednesday, September 27. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm.  Show your knowledge, have fun with friends, learn from other people, and maybe even win prizes. There will be a... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will present a program by John Cromie and Dave Waite on the Mexican War and the local men who sacrificed their lives in the struggle on Thursday October 5th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. The War with Mexico was the inevitable result of the constant westward movement which came to be known as the United States’... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will host John Scherer, Clifton Park Historian, for a program entitled “Low Bridge on the Erie Canal” on Monday, October 23 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was an engineering marvel and was touted as the eighth wonder of the world. Thirteen miles... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” on Wednesday , November 8 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. November 11, 2023 marks the 105th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One. Of all of the men... Read more »

As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the James Street String Quartet will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, November 18 at 3pm.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Please register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64080-sounds-in-winter-concert-james-street-string-quartet The performance will be approximately one hour long and feature the following pieces: Merton Townhall (Pride and Prejudice)... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will hold its annual membership meeting on Sunday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Long Room. Following treasurer’s and president’s reports, the Nominating Committee will present candidates for trustee posts and the outgoing president will explain the proposed budget for 2024. Following the business meeting, Amy Godine of Saratoga Springs will speak on... Read more »

From “Small Business Saturday” November 25 through December 24, 2023. Like its predecessors, the twenty-third installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.  Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to pottery and photography – simply the best that our community has to offer. Brookside Museum, headquarters of the Saratoga County... Read more »

As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the Lark Strings will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, December 30 at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public.  Please register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64889-sounds-in-winter-concert-lark-strings .   The Lark Strings, composed of three local, professional musicians, Jessica Belflower and Heather Chan (violins) and Brian... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Dr. Kieran O’Keefe on “Loyalists in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War”. This will be the 23rd presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, January 31st through Zoom. The talk will explore lives of... Read more »

    The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Shirts in the 18th Century,” a captivating presentation by Henry Cooke. This unique exploration into the construction techniques and social history of shirts will take place on Friday, February 9, at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. Cooke will share insights and showcase both originals and... Read more »

On Thursday February 15 at 6 PM, Brookside Museum is hosting an immersive evening of food, music, and stories.  The event, A Night at Aldridge House: An Evening Tavern Experience will encourage participants to step back into the late 18th century.  Opening in 1792, the building that now houses the museum was a hotel that hosted guests to Ballston Spa... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is offering local students an opportunity to travel back in time to uncover local history.  Each day we will explore the foods, games, chores, dangers, and challenges of five different eras.  Discover how historians use archeology, documents, artwork, photographs, and folklore to find out how people lived long ago. “We love giving... Read more »

By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians. Join us February 28th with Halfmoon Town Historian Lynda Bryan for "Vintage Dresses Through the Years" (104 years of fashion worn by the same family from 1869 to 1970s). A donation of $5 is suggested,... Read more »