Bordered by the Champlain Canal and Hudson River, Hudson Crossing Park is surrounded by both history and natural abundance. Join Hudson Crossing Park Executive Director Kate Morse and resident local historian Mike Biekiewicz for this easy, one mile walk. Kate and Mike will share the history of the First Nations who called the area home, show you the site of... Read more »

Explore the stories behind the stones at Corinth Rural Cemetery. From soldiers and sailors to merchants and miscreants, discover the people who have lived in Corinth for over two centuries.  The moving and consolidation of earlier cemeteries from other areas of the town will also be discussed.   Participants are encouraged to take Route 9N north from Saratoga Springs to avoid... Read more »

Kat Fitzpatrick, daughter of a CIA operative, will speak of her Vietnam experience, sharing why her family was invited into a critical war zone in 1974, insight into the super-secret propaganda radio station her father coordinated, and share personally documented glimpses into the slow, but steady decline of America’s footing in that beleaguered country. Her book, For the Love of... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Springs Black Elks have joined together to cosponsor a timely presentation by Frederick Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. Mr Richardson will lead a conversation about the meaning of American democracy from the perspective of the renowned former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist. Hear how his relationship with other abolitionists and several Presidents influenced... Read more »

Discover how to make your own Herbal Beauty Products and the Spa experience! The Milton Grange will be offering the next class in it's herbal series. Presenter Janis Fallon will show you how easy it is to make your own cosmetics have fun and save money at the same time. In addition you will know what you are applying to... Read more »

Join the wealthy and wiley William J. Arkell (portrayed by Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he tells the story of his ambitious Victorian-era resort project on Mount McGregor. Discover how as a young man Arkell embarked on a mission to draw visitors from nearby Saratoga Springs to his mountaintop paradise. Those visitors would include Civil War general and two-term president... Read more »

George Ward, folklorist and singer, “Canal Balladeer”, will present a program of historical and personal songs and stories reflecting two hundred years of New York State’s canals and their people. Join George on a relaxing Friday night as he takes us back in time through the wistful voices of the past.  His performance will include songs he has performed at... Read more »

This event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for this fun, hands-on art experience. We will explore colors and textures as we learn to create with Collage. *This event is FREE to the public with all supplies provided, however pre-registration is required. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through... Read more »

This event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for a free art experience. Spend the afternoon exploring printmaking. We will be designing and printing cards. *This event is FREE to the public with all supplies provided, however pre-registration is required. --Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community... Read more »

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began on March 31, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s New Deal to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression. Workers built trails, roads, campsites, dams, stocked fish, built and maintained fire tower observer cabins and telephone lines, fought fires, and planted millions of trees. The CCC disbanded in 1942 due to the need for men... Read more »

This event is sold-out. Please email info@artyladymsd.com if you have any questions. Join artists, Ottavia Huang and Maria DeAngelo for a free art experience. Learn to create beautiful tiles with alcohol inks. *This event is FREE to the public with all supplies provided, however pre-registration is required. --Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded... Read more »

Paul Perreault, former Town of Malta Historian, will use images and video clips to tell the story of how and why Luther Forest in the Town of Malta was selected to begin America’s space program. Developed almost 75 years ago by the Federal government in collaboration with General Electric, this rocket test facility is in our own backyard and remnants... Read more »

In August of 2017, an ambitious flutist emailed a highly recommended harpist, and inquired if she might want to play some duets together – and, thus, Stringwynde was born. The artists each hold graduate degrees in music and perform in a variety of musical genres. As individual performers, their appearances have included solo recitals, chamber ensembles, symphonies, and many private... Read more »

50 years ago, a dedicated group of local people opened the doors on Brookside Museum, now the home of Saratoga County History Center. We want to celebrate that event with a party, cake and the premiere screening of the new film 50 Years of Brookside Museum There will be a short business part of the gathering for members to vote... Read more »

Join us on Saturday, November 30 from 11am - 5pm for the opening of the 24th annual Artisan's Market at Brookside Museum! The Artisan's Market runs from “Small Business Saturday” November 30 through December 24, 2024. Like its predecessors, the twenty-fourth installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.  Everything from natural soaps and lotions... Read more »