Join us for The Art of Photography: The Adirondacks to Brookside with Dave Waite & Kathleen Royka.Whatever camera you use — cell phone or SLR–this program is for you. Come learn the skill of capturing the photo you see in your mind’s eye.Refreshments will be served.

Dyeing to know what color this plant makes? Join accomplished dyer Nan Travers  and discover the alchemy of coloring cloth on Thursday, June 20 at 2pm. Introduction in the Long Room and dyeing demonstration outdoors. Register HERE

  The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair!  The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products.  No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted.  This... Read more »

Find a large trove of rare and out-of-print Saratoga history books goes on sale at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa, on Saturday, June 22, during the annual Craft and Antique Fair. The books, which are either library duplicates or were donated for sale, include many of the most sought-after titles that cannot be found in bookstores. Among the highlights are multiple... Read more »

In recognition of the summer solstice, The Saratoga County History Center  is pleased to announce a unique program on sundials from ancient times to today.  Jere Blackwelder, former President of the History Center’s Board of Trustees will travel through the centuries, exploring how civilizations have viewed time since the beginnings of agriculture through numerous cultures to the modern age with... Read more »

Join experienced weaver, and member of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers Guild, Cristen Knite for a presentation, a demonstration, an exhibit of her work, and a chance to try out weaving yourself. A tour of the gardens following the talk will be offered (weather and time permitting) Event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are always welcome,... Read more »

See and hear the fascinating historical tales of the Victorian houses,originally referred to as “Great Ladies”, on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This tour focuses on the families who built the houses, not the architecture. The tour includes stories about: the man who was so angry at the City, he turned his back on it; the son who took his... Read more »

Join Frederick Douglass, portrayed by Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson, for a conversation about the meaning of American Democracy from the perspective of the renowned former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist. In his talk Richardson will discuss Douglass’ relationships with abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Tubman, and several United States Presidents including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant. Discussion... Read more »

The Jazz Ambassadors Directed by Dennis Searles 100 Years of Big Bands This free concert presents The Jazz Ambassadors and features professional musicians from Local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians under the Baton of Dennis Searles. They perform throughout the area bringing the joy of Jazz to all listeners. Join us on the lawn at Brookside and bring... Read more »

A wallpaper factory! A National Register site! A school district- first in the state! A farm! A store! A devastating fire! Even the impetus for the Northway!  Yes, all that - and more.  All on Lakehill Road in Burnt Hills.  Yes, come tour with Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds and see where we were and where we’re going in Burnt... Read more »

Hamilton Craig, a doctoral student at CUNY researching farmers movement in the United States, and a native of Shushan, Washington County, will present a vivid portrayal of farm life in Wilton, New Yorkbased on the 1910 diary of Wilton resident Mary Brainard. The diary reveals an intimate picture of a rural world in transition, caught between the subsistence and barter... Read more »

The History Center has added a 2024 walking tour of Stillwater led by Sara Kipp, director of the Stillwater Public Library. The tour will begin at the Library parking lot adjacent to Blockhouse Park on Rt 4 Hudson Avenue, the former location of many mills and factories in the late 1800s. Other stops along the way will include the 150 year... Read more »

Drop in on August 24, from 1 - 4pm Discover the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, & Squash Native American Exhibit Activities for all ages Tour of the Gardens Bake & Plant Sale More to come!

The Jazz Ambassadors Directed by Dennis Searles Big Band Sounds from the 1930s to Today This free concert presents The Jazz Ambassadors and features professional musicians from Local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians under the Baton of Dennis Searles. They perform throughout the area bringing the joy of Jazz to all listeners. Join us on the lawn at... Read more »

Carol Godette, accomplished author and storyteller of people and places in Saratoga Springs, will take us on a journey around many of the small family-led businesses that existed throughout the city's neighborhoods during the mid-late 1900's. Based on her new book On This Spot: Saratoga Springs, Carol will describe how she was able to create images of a life now... Read more »