The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a presentation by Dr. Daniel Way, entitled “Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits”. The event will take place at 7pm on Monday, September 8th at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The photographers Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley were both born in Wilton in Saratoga County.... Read more »

This event has been postponed to February. Those who registered will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for our next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! This month, History Scouts will celebrate International Chocolate Day with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. Kids will learn about the history of... Read more »

The history of the City of Mechanicville will be brought back to life as we walk through the beautiful and historic Hudson View Cemetery known as the resting place of civil war hero Elmer Ellsworth. Local history buffs Tom Salvadore and Bob Murphy will take us to the grave sites of Mechanicville residents to tell stories of the glory days... Read more »

Join us for an engaging and informative talk that delves into the fascinating world of metal detecting, a hobby that connects us directly to the past. Over the last 8 years, local detectorist Brandon Dingeman has traversed Saratoga County and beyond, bringing to light incredible stories through relics hidden just beneath our feet. In this session, you will learn the... Read more »

Join us Sunday, September 28 at 2pm for a presentation of When Exotic Plant Hunters Roamed the World. This will be followed by a dedication of the Victorian Shade Garden and a Day Lily and Plant Sale of the porch. Refreshments included. Register HERE  

The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual Saratoga County Public History Awards.  The award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to extending knowledge and understanding of the history of Saratoga County. A celebratory event will be held at Brookside Museum on Tuesday, September 30, beginning at 6... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center has announced an additional walking tour to conclude our 2025 season. Experienced tour guide Gloria Marceau will lead a fall walkabout of the Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs. This tour is focused on Civil War veterans and their stories and will include a ghostly tale appropriate for the season. Attendees will meet... Read more »

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Due to popular demand, local history buffs Tom Salvadore and Bob Murphy will lead a second walk through the historic cemetery, made even more beautiful  by the fall colors. Beginning at the gravesite of Civil War hero Elmer Elsworth, they will tell stories of community leaders in the glory days of the city during the industrial age.  Parking is available... Read more »

In the Wheel of the Year, our ancestors celebrated the arrival of fall with Mabon on the autumn equinox in September and Samhain in October (that has led to modern day Halloween). Learn about these fall celebrations - the traditions, festivals, symbols, and their traditional plants.  We will look closer at some herbs of autumn and their myth, magic and folklore,... Read more »

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun at Brookside Museum! Our Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 2-4pm (rain date of Sunday, October 26), will feature treats, games, and learning adventures for kids of all ages. Live Halloween music will be provided by the Scotties Quartet, a talented string ensemble from Ballston Spa High... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center and the Village of Victory invite the public to a special presentation by Skidmore College student Nicholas Sisto on “The Company and its Town: Textile Production in Victory Mills and the Community Built Around It.” The program will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at the Village of Victory Hall, 23 Pine... Read more »

During the Gilded Age Saratoga Springs, the Queen of America’s Spas, was a major thread in the social fabric of America. The obvious question is in an era before instant communication what was life like here? That question is for both those who were seasonal guests of the village and equally important, those who were year round residents. Noted local... Read more »

On November 15, the third season of the "Sounds in Winter" concert series will debut with a performance by Stringwynde in the historic Long Room at Brookside Museum. This musical duo features flautist Melanie Chirignan and harpist Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher, who have performed together for many years and embrace a wide variety of music. Stringwynde has been showcased in many performances... Read more »

On November 16 at 2:00 PM, Saratoga County History Center is hosting our annual members' meeting. At this meeting, members will have the opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, Anne Hollmuller, Ph.D. and to learn more about her vision for Brookside and our goals for the coming year. At this event, we will also be debuting a new and enhanced... Read more »