Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo – Saratoga Opera Event for Children
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesTogether with Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts, Saratoga County History Center is proud to present a performance by Opera Saratoga, especially for children Frida Kahlo and the bravest Niña in el Mundo is an interactive children’s opera composed by Joe Illick with libretto written by Mark Campbell. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City... Read more »
Historian Tea Talks: Love Your Neighbor
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesOn Wednesday, March 19th, at 3pm, for the first of the 2025 season of Historian Tea Talks, Saratoga County History Center will host Ruby Marcotte, a 4th generation traditional artist of Abenaki Native American and Quebecois French heritage, and previously Town Historian for the Town of Day, who will present a program, “Love Your Neighbor”, about her life growing up... Read more »
Historical Sewing Sessions for Reenactors and those Looking to Volunteer at Saratoga 250 Events: Bedgowns & Wrapping Gowns/Banyans
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of stitching, tea, and camaraderie as we share information, resources, and ideas for clothing that can be worn during upcoming events related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. All are welcome to attend these free gatherings, but pre-registration is required. Email aclothier@SaratogaCountyNY.gov to sign up. January 25: Aprons February 22: Caps & Accessories... Read more »
Historian Tea Talks: Saratoga in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 2nd, at 3pm, for the third of the 2025 season of Historian Tea Talks, Saratoga County History Center with host Hollis Palmer, who will present a program "Saratoga in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park". Register HERE
Random Acts of Poetry: Writing Workshop
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts and SCHC at Brookside Museum for the Random Acts of Poetry Writing Workshop. The event will be led by Elaine Handley and ages 10 and up are welcome. This event is free, but registration is required. Sign up HERE
Historian Tea Talk: Women of the Saratoga Campaign
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesOn Wednesday, April 16th, at 3pm, for the third of the 2025 season of Historian Tea Talks, Saratoga County History Center with host Anne Clothier, who will present a program "Women of the Saratoga Campaign". Register HERE
Random Acts of Poetry: Performance Reading
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts and SCHC at Brookside Museum for the Random Acts of Poetry Performance Reading. Hear Poetry by Steven Guilfoyle and other local poets! Register HERE