A Saratoga County History Roundtable, Saratoga County Historical Society and Saratoga Springs History Museum Joint Event: “Never to Come Again” A Wilton Diary
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesHamilton Craig will present the story of Mary Brainard based on his research on her 1910 Diary. Event will be held at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, jointly sponsored by the SSHM, SCHS and the Saratoga County History Roundtable.
The Saratoga Season: A Fashion Show with the Victorian Lady and the Victorian Social Club
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesEnjoy Victorian Fashions and stories of the people who wore them. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. More details coming soon!
CANCELED Summer Craft Fair
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDue to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we have made the decision to cancel the Craft and Antique Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020. The health and safety of our visitors, vendors and staff is our highest priority and this decision has been made with the best interest of all people involved. We are looking forward to having our... Read more »
Town Hall Discussion: Removal of the Schuyler Statue
Join us this Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm for a very special Facebook Live Town Hall event. www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum Moved by the spirited discussion following Mayor Sheehan's announcement that the statue of Philip Schuyler will be removed from City Hall, we have invited three history experts to answer YOUR questions and moderate a discussion on the contested space of history... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer, Real McCoy Tap Room
Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer, Real McCoy Tap Room Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mike Schaffer from the Real McCoy Tap Room for the first event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. For complete details, please watch the video below. Beers mentioned are available at Savemore Beverage Center in Clifton Park and... Read more »
Brookside Barbecue
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin Brookside Friday, July 3 from 2 - 6 pm and enjoy a delicious holiday 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 quality programs for our... Read more »
Expert Next Door Series: Kathleen Royka, Thymely Herb Group
Expert Next Door Series: Kathleen Royka, Thymely Herb Group Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Kathleen Royka from the Thymely Herb Group for the second event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 9th at 7pm. For more information, please watch the video below. https://youtu.be/Zl9dZ2_irdw This event... Read more »
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 »
