On 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". This event is sold-out.

Well Dressed: Gowns of the 1770s A public program & workshop by Emily Stringham of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors Public Program: Friday, April 4 at 7 pm - Free Workshop: April 4-6 - $295 Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, New York Learn about the importance of this garment that was... Read more »

US Route 66 had its official beginnings in 1926 when the Bureau of Public Roads began the nation’s first federal highway system. The creation of the road led to development of businesses all along the route and created the American idea of “road trips.” But, as we come close to its 100th anniversary, do you know that you can still... Read more »

Join 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

Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, April 12th, at 1PM, for a day of celebration and new beginnings. We'll unveil Portraiture: Faces and Legacies, a new exhibit featuring stunning portraits from our collection, including rarely displayed pieces. We're also thrilled to announce the grand opening of the History Hunters Hangout, a dynamic, interactive space for children and families... Read more »

On 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". This event is sold-out.

Having a layer flock in your backyard, a class to cover: Local laws or how to make them chicken friendly Breeds Housing/pen design Feed Egg collection and care What to do with older birds The latest info on the bird flu Class size has been limited and early sign up is suggested. Register HERE Presented by the Milton Grange #685... Read more »

Join 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

This event is sold-out. The Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts presents The Cello Experience! Enjoy an afternoon of Cello Sound Therapy with Demetria Koninis of The Cello Experience. Relax, restore and realign with the soothing vibrations of the cello. This immersive sound healing session blends deep, resonant tones to promote balance and inner peace. Bring a yoga mat, blanket... Read more »

The 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 Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early... Read more »

John Garbellano of Hartgen Archaeological Associates will explore aspects of New York State pre-contact archaeology and the broader cultural and environmental history of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley; archaeological sites evidencing the movements of Indigenous people since the end of the last ice age; and two projects Hartgen recently completed in the Towns of Malta and Cambridge, and how... Read more »

Come and join the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum for an afternoon of celebrating and learning about the essential role of pollinators on Sunday, May 18, at 2:00 P.M. Listen as a lively panel of guests from the area’s community of masterful pollinator gardens discuss their efforts to create habitats for the pollinator communities that play a vital... Read more »

Summer is Here at Brookside Museum with Miller's Backyard Barbecue Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Friday, May 30th, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, cole... Read more »

Join local author and historian Hollis Palmer for a walking tour of the great cottages along Union Avenue and Circular street that ushered in the Gilded Age in Saratoga Springs. This mile and a half walk will begin across from Congress Park in front of Empire State College. Parking is available along Union Avenue and Regent Street. There are no... Read more »

Brookside Explorers Club: Flag Day Celebration Join us for the very first event of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! Explore the history and fun of Flag Day through storytime, crafts, and play in this engaging and educational event. Kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun! Date: June 14th (Flag Day)... Read more »