Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Dennis Searles and his All-Star Band
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesLive music will be flowing from the porch and across the lawn at the Saratoga County History Center this July and August. Come join us for the third annual Sounds of Summer concert series co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the... Read more »
America’s Turning Point Presents: Revolution on the Hudson – Hudson Crossing Park
Hudson Crossing Park County Road 42, Schuylerville, NY, United StatesRevolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will be ready to... Read more »
Plein Air Painting Class
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesOn August 1, 2023, from 6pm–8pm, Artist/Teacher Gail Talmadge will be holding a Plein Air Art Class at the Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY. The cost of the class is $20.00 for residents of the 12020 zip code and $30.00 for all others. This cost will cover all supplies and materials necessary for... Read more »
Fridays in the Garden: Are all Nightshades Deadly?
A return of our popular program from last year, Fridays in the Garden. Kathleen Royka will present Are all Nightshades Deadly? This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, it will move indoors to the Long Room at Brookside Museum. As ever, questions and discussions about any aspect... Read more »
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesEnjoy a barbecue chicken dinner or a pull pork dinner, and help support our programs! SCHC’s Brookside Museum will be holding a drive-thru Miller's Backyard BBQ on Friday, August 11, 3-6pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available... Read more »
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Dennis Searles and his All-Star Band
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesLive music will be flowing from the porch and across the lawn at the Saratoga County History Center this July and August. Come join us for the third annual Sounds of Summer concert series co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the... Read more »
Historians’ Walking Tours: Round Lake
Round Lake Information Kiosk Across from Zim Smith Trail parking lot, Round Lake, United StatesA short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County. Long time village residents Lance Spallholz (the Round Lake Village Historian) and Scott Rigney will bring the unique history of Round Lake to life, explaining how the original wheel-and-spoke street configuration, lined with tent lots, was laid out for the Methodist... Read more »
Time Travelers’ Experience
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is offering local students an opportunity to travel back in time to uncover local history. Each day we will explore the foods, games, chores, dangers, and challenges of five different eras. Discover how historians use archeology, documents, artwork, photographs, and folklore to find out how people lived long ago. “We love giving... Read more »
Spin ‘Til You Dye Day
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe Rock Day Spinners, a Saratoga County based fiber spinning group, will be holding their annual Spin ‘Til You Dye Day at Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum on Sunday, August 27 from 1pm - 4pm. They will be dying wool using natural dyes and demonstrating fiber spinning. “Spin Till You Dye” is a family-friendly event.
Historians’ Walking Tours – Ballston Spa Sensory Tour
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesA short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County What did it smell like when you walked past Bischoff's Chocolate Factory? Have you ever sipped water from the Sans Souci Spring? What did feedsack cloth from Noonan Brothers' Feed store feel like? How did the trolley bell sound as it... Read more »
Historians Walking Tours – Jonesville
Jonesville United Methodist Church Main Street, Jonesville, NY, United StatesA short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County Join Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer for a brief walking tour of the historic hamlet of Jonesville, followed by a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery. Featured on the tour will be the Jonesville Academy, the Jonesville store and the... Read more »
Iron Hearted Regiment
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks, Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, N.Y.on Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. During the Civil War, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Saratoga, with headquarters at Fonda. On... Read more »
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesEnjoy a barbecue chicken dinner or a pull pork dinner, and help support our programs! SCHC’s Brookside Museum will be holding a drive-thru Miller's Backyard BBQ on Friday, September 15, 3-6pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available... Read more »
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans
Bacon Hill Reformed Church 506 Rte. 32 N,, Schuylerville,, NY, United StatesBacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans. Join re-enactors and storytellers as they share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans starting from the 1700's through present day! This free event takes place at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 506 Rte. 32 N, Schuylerville, NY on Saturday, September 16... Read more »
Homesteading on Half an Acre
Have you ever wondered about where your food comes from? Do you want to take a more active role in sustainably feeding yourself and your family? Join us for this collaborative program between the Milton Grange and Brookside Museum. Learn about preparing gardening spaces, growing crops, raising small animals, preserving the harvest and more. A ticket for the series of... Read more »