Events
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Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum – Who was General Moreau and why was the Town of Moreau Named After Him?
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesBy 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 March 13th with […]
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END #24 The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort – Ted Corbett
OnlineAfter the Revolutionary War, the new nation's earliest resorts were spas following the tradition of those in England. Ballston Spa was one of the earliest and soon eclipsed its rivals […]
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Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum – What Lies Beneath: A Deep Dive into the History of the Sacandaga
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesBy 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 April 10th at […]
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Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads Film Screening
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesOn Thursday April 11 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series […]
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Trivia Night
Anne's Washington Inn 111 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9pm. This event, to support the […]
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Propagating Programs – Revolutionary Tea
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us on the 249th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord Join Kathleen Royka in the Long Room at Brookside Museum for an event celebrating the 249th anniversary […]
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Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads Film Screening
Vischer Ferry Fire Department 360 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, United StatesOn Thursday April 25 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center will premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series at the […]
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Random Acts of Poetry – Poetry Performance Reading
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts at Brookside Museum! Join us April 27th at 7 PM for a FREE performance poetry reading […]
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Miller’s Backyard Barbecue @ Brookside
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesUnfortunately we have had to postpone May 3rds barbecue with Miller's Backyard Barbecue. This has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 15th and you are welcome to just transfer your order […]
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New Exhibits Opening Reception
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesCome join us Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm for an afternoon at the museum! The Saratoga County History Center will officially open three new exhibits for the 2024 season to […]
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2024 Public History Awards
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Saratoga County Public History Awards. The award recognizes individuals that have made […]
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Sheep to Shawl Community Day
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day […]
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Miller’s Backyard Barbecue
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesInclude Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Wednesday, May 15th, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are […]
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The Art of Photography: The Adirondacks to Brookside
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us for The Art of Photography: The Adirondacks to Brookside with Dave Waite & Kathleen Royka.Whatever camera you use — cell phone or SLR–this program is for you. Come […]
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Dyeing to Weave Session 1
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDyeing to know what color this plant makes? Join accomplished dyer Nan Travers and discover the alchemy of coloring cloth on Thursday, June 20 at 2pm. Introduction in the Long Room […]