Expert Next Door Series: Dr.Tillman Nechtman, Skidmore College
Expert Next Door Series: Dr.Tillman Nechtman, Skidmore College Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr.Tillman Nechtman from Skidmore College for the third event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss Britain's Pacific Empire. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm. For more information, please watch the video below.... Read more »
Brooks Barbecue at Brookside!
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin Brooks Barbecue and Brookside Saturday, August 8 from 3 – 6 pm and enjoy a delicious take out meal and support a great cause! For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high... Read more »
Jailhouse Rock and Roll
The Jailhouse Rock 5K is now the Jailhouse Rock and Roll! The Jailhouse Rock and Roll is a virtual race that will take place Saturday August 15th through Saturday August 29th 2020. New for this year, we have added a choice of 3 bike ride lengths to the virtual for people that would rather ride than run or walk. This... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series: Dr. Jennifer Dorsey, Siena College
Expert Next Door Series: Dr. Jennifer Dorsey, Siena College Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. Jennifer Dorsey from Siena College for the fourth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. Dr. Dorsey will discuss her summer scholarship project and her research of the religious revival in New York state in the early 19th century. ... Read more »
IndusTREE Online Exhibit
IndusTREE, the online exhibit, will open on September 17, 2020. This exhibit will focus on the importance of the intertwined relationship between humans and trees. Life as we have created it would be not possible without them. From the necessity of wood and wood products on our local economy throughout history, from pre-European settlement to basic needs for food, shelter... Read more »
Virtual Town Hall on Historic Preservation: Does the Past Have a Future?
Join us Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7pm for a virtual town hall on historic preservation: Does the Past Have a Future? Historic Preservation in Saratoga County.This event is free and open to the public and will take place via zoom and on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/. Panelists are leading experts and professionals who will speak about their experiences,... Read more »
Brooks BBQ at Brookside
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesSay good bye to summer on Friday, October 2 (3-6 pm), at our final Brooks BBQ at Brookside for the season. For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our... Read more »
Saratoga County History Roundtable: Secret Walking Tour of Geyser Park
SPAC Box Office Parking Lot Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSecret Walking Tour of Geyser Park - Wednesday October 14 10-11:30 AM Discover sections of the State Park that few visitors ever see. Learn about the early history of the families that settled there. Follow the path of the railroad and railway that crossed the park. See the locations of the old mill sites and several of the long-forgotten springs... Read more »
1780 British Raid on Ballston Facebook Premier Video
1780 British Raid on Ballston Facebook Premier Video Thursday October 29 7 PM Produced by The Saratoga County History Center Description This video, produced to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the British Raid on Middleline Road in the town of Ballston, tells the story of the raiders and their victims. Under the command of Captain John Munro, a force of... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series Episode 5: “Not like my grandparents? Today’s immigrants in historical perspective”
Expert Next Door Series Episode 5: “Not like my grandparents? Today’s immigrants in historical perspective” Professor Emeritus, The George Washington University, Dr. Tyler Anbinder Thursday, November 12th at 7pm Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. Tyler Anbinder for the fifth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss today’s immigrants in a... Read more »
Annual Membership Meeting
OnlineSARATOGA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 AT 2 PM VIA ZOOM The 2020 annual membership meeting will be held through Zoom at the following link: Topic: Annual Membership Meeting - Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum Time: Nov 15, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82291533256 As we once did... Read more »
SAVE THE DATE! 2020 Brookside Museum Artisans’ Market
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDiscover a variety of locally made items, perfect for gifts or for yourself! This is a wonderful opportunity to support local artisans as well as the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. Check BrooksideMuseum.org for updated hours during the market.
Expert Next Door Series Episode 6: Communities in the wake of the Saratoga battles
Expert Next Door Series Episode 6: Communities in the wake of the Saratoga battles Town of Saratoga Historian, Mr. Sean Kelleher Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mr. Sean Kelleher for the sixth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we discuss communities in the wake of the Saratoga... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series Episode 7: “Connecting Classroom to Community”
OnlineDr. James Brewer Stewart, Professor Emeritus at Macalester College, the founder of Historians Against Slavery and founder of the Celebrate American Heroes Project. This program was held on Thursday, January 14 at 7pm Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Dr. James Brewer Stewart for the seventh event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series as we... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series Episode 8: “18th Century Chocolate”
OnlinePaul Supley, Proprietor of the Van Wykes 18th Century Chocolate Haus This program will be held on Friday, February 12 at 7pm Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Paul Supley for the eighth event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series for a fascinating presentation including a invitation to make your own chocolate libation during the... Read more »
