“The Lattimore Circle” by Julie O’Connor and Lorie Wies, both retired librarians with a deep interest in local Black History. This Saratoga County History Roundtable presentation on the saga of the Lattimore family over several generations in which they were key figures in the establishment of a viable and thriving Black community in Albany and became important links with the... Read more »

“Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County” Thursday, March 24 – 7 PM   The Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program by County Historian Lauren Roberts on the 130-year history of the County Poorhouse. The  Poorhouse was established in 1827, when the county purchased land to accommodate an AlmsHouse for "the victims of misfortune." As the county grew, so did... Read more »

Experts Next Door : Episode 19 “The Deepest Devotion (President Ulysses S. Grant)” Ben Kemp, Operations Manager of Friends of Grant Cottage In April, 2022, we celebrate 200 years since the birth of famed Civil War general, and two-term president, Ulysses S. Grant, who spent his last days here in Saratoga County at Mount McGregor. Mr. Kemp will portray President... Read more »

“Finding Criminals using DNA from Genealogical Databases” A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Tobi Kirschmann, owner of DNA Investigations in Saratoga Springs. A DNA analyst, Kirschmann  has decades of experience before starting her own business.  She has been assisting adoptees in locating their biological relatives, but her preference now is to devote more time working with law enforcement... Read more »

Join us Sunday, April 24, 2022 for the“Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trades Association (HMATTA) Meeting featuring a Program and Book Signing with Don Williams.” Join members of HMATTA for their noon swap meet for sales and trades of antique tools in the parking lot. At 1pm the gathering will move indoors for the meeting and a presentation about collecting... Read more »

“Quilts of New York and New England with Quilt Expert Deb Grana" Learn about the fascinating history of quilts and quilting in the northeast. View original quilts from the presenter’s collection. Participants are welcome to bring your own antique quilts to share with the group and to discover more about their origins. This is a free in-person event, sponsored by... Read more »

"Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls" New Video Release Tuesday, May 3 | 7 PM This is the first of a series of “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County” videos, co-sponsored by the History Center and the Saratoga County History Roundtable. This video on Rock City Falls is designed to document the development of this once vibrant community, what attracted families to... Read more »

  Join us on Friday, May 5th at 7pm for the opening of the new County Life in Photographs exhibit. The new exhibit includes 26 images of gatherings in Saratoga County between 1870 and 1950, interpreting the ways in which county residents interacted in social, political, and celebratory contexts. A prime example is the panoramic photo of the Jonesville Methodist... Read more »

Join us Saturday, May 14th at the Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville for "Women in War: The Revolutionary Experience – A Symposium." The Marshall House will bring together regional and nationally-known historians of the American Revolution including keynote speaker, Dr. Holly Mayer to provide insights into the experiences and actions of some extraordinary women. The symposium is in partnership with... Read more »

Sheep to Shawl Community Day May 15 1 pm -4 pm The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns at the Saratoga County History Center. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including 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,... Read more »

History of Brookside Museum is the first in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). This class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum, our exhibits, collections, educational programs and research resources. Register directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/

Survey of Current Exhibits is the second in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). This class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum, our exhibits, collections, educational programs and research resources. Register directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/

Museum Collections is the third in the 5 part series Exploring Local History at Brookside Museum series with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL). This class will provide attendees with background on the history of Brookside Museum, our exhibits, collections, educational programs and research resources. Register directly with the Academy of LifeLong Learning (ALL) at https://www.esc.edu/all/

For over 40 years, Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum has provided high-quality K-12 educational programing, and shared and preserved our local history. This last year we have had exhibits celebrating 100 years of Stewarts ice cream, Hats, Black History Experiences in the County, Mystery Photographs, Country Stores and County Life in Photographs. We have welcomed school parties and... Read more »

The British are coming to Ballston Spa! Sunday, June 5th from 1-4pm join the local American Revolution living history group, His Majesty’s Recreated 24th Regiment of Foot for a small encampment. The Noble 24th will be demonstrating 18th century military and non-military British soldier’s activities as well seeking new members interested in getting involved in reenacting one of the England’s... Read more »