Travel Back in Time to an 18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDiscover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate made with a historical flair and taste sweet treats of the Colonial era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century and hear about how its use has changed over the past two centuries. Chocolate will be served by historical interpreters in 18th... Read more »
Living Resources Art Exhibit Opening
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us as we welcome the art and artists of the local Living Resources Arts Program for their annual exhibit at Brookside Museum!
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Oral History Workshop
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe SCHR group will be hosting representatives of Rutgers University’s Oral History team for an interactive program about oral history interview preparation and techniques. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Researching the Other Half Genealogy Workshop
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesHave you always wanted to dig into your family’s past, but didn’t know where to start? Join with member of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County for a hands-on introduction to genealogy. Using Ancestry.com, Fulton History and Family Search we will research residents of the Saratoga County poorhouse circa 1900 provided by Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian. This program is free... Read more »
Long Room Lecture: Saratoga Lake and Her Lost Steamboats
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin Captain Hal Raven of Adirondack Cruise and Charter for a program about Saratoga Lake and the many steamboats that used to provide outings to locals and tourists alike. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Long Room Lecture: Refashioning History
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesCaitlin Sheldon, librarian and fashion historian, will detail her experience of recreating a gown seen in an 1870s photograph of Congress Park. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: The Brothers Low
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesSam McKenzie, Brookside museum researcher, will discuss the lives of Isaac and Nicholas Low, successful 18th century merchants and land speculators. New York City men to the core, they nevertheless cast a long shadow in Northern New York State and in the Village of Ballston Spa in particular. One became embroiled in the politics of the War of Independence, and... Read more »
Long Room Lecture: Saratoga Springs: A Gangster’s Paradise
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesGreg Veitch will present his latest volume on the history of crime in Saratoga Springs entitled A Gangster’s Paradise: Saratoga Springs from Prohibition to Kefauver. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Field Trip Forest Park Amusement Park
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesRick Reynolds, Town of Ballston historian will lead the tour of the early 20thcentury park built by the Schenectady Railway Company which operated from 1904 to 1927 on Ballston Lake. Check the SCHR website for tour details.
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 »
