Trivia Night at Brookside Museum POSTPONED
2023-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
***This event has been postponed. Please watch our website for updates on upcoming events and programs.***
Saratoga County History Center invites you to join us for Trivia Night Wednesday, September 27. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Show your knowledge, have fun with friends, learn from other people, and maybe even win prizes. There will be a 50-50 raffle as well.
Light refreshments will be served.
Mark Hersh is our experienced host and question master with an assortment of engaging topics. (Not everything will be local history, so don’t be put off).
Come on your own, or come with a group.

Ballston's Sacrifice in the War with Mexico
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center will present a program by John Cromie and Dave Waite on the Mexican War and the local men who sacrificed their lives in the struggle on Thursday October 5th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.
The War with Mexico was the inevitable result of the constant westward movement which came to be known as the United States’ “Manifest Destiny” to expand our nation to the Pacific. In 1847 local men answered the call by joining volunteer and regular army regiments to support the war effort. Some did not return.
John Cromie is a local historian, and Saratoga County History Center Trustee. Dave Waite, is a well-known photographer, videographer and Brookside Museum volunteer. Both men are published authors who have made extensive contributions to Saratoga County history.
This program is free to the public. Donations, given either online or in person, and always welcome and gratefully received, and will be used to support the programs of the Saratoga County History Center
Register HERE

Low Bridge on the Erie Canal
2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center will host John Scherer, Clifton Park Historian, for a program entitled “Low Bridge on the Erie Canal” on Monday, October 23 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.
When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was an engineering marvel and was touted as the eighth wonder of the world. Thirteen miles of the canal was constructed along the southern Saratoga County border paralleling the Mohawk River.
John Scherer will highlight the history of the local section of the canal using historical photographs and explore the existing remains and the colorful local characters who worked on the canal.
This event is free to the public. Donations, given online or in person, are always welcome and gratefully accepted, and will be used to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.
Register HERE

Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” on Wednesday , November 8 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.
November 11, 2023 marks the 105th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One. Of all of the men and women who fought in the American Expeditionary Force, 10% were from New York State and many of those were from Saratoga County.
Seventy-two from the County died from either combat wounds or disease contracted while serving, eight of those men were from Waterford. This is the story of some of those from our County who answered the call, gleaned from local records sent to the State Archives.
This event is free to the public. Donations, given online or in person, are always welcome and gratefully accepted, and will be used to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.
Register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63454-call-in-world-war-1

Sounds in Winter Concert Series at Brookside Museum
2023-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the James Street String Quartet will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, November 18 at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Please register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64080-sounds-in-winter-concert-james-street-string-quartet

The performance will be approximately one hour long and feature the following pieces:
Merton Townhall (Pride and Prejudice) – Henry Purcell
Lullaby – George Gershwin
Juba, from String Quartet No. 2 – Florence Price
String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6 – Chevalier de Saint-Georges
String Quartet Op. 59, No. 3 – Ludwig van Beethoven
The James Street String Quartet has prepared and performed six different programs at various locations including libraries, churches, and even a cidery. The four musicians, Holly Larson (violinist), Chelsea Reeves (violinist), Jody Van Voris (violist), and Heather Walker (cellist) are professionals who play in local orchestras and teach in the Capital Region. The quartet can be found on Facebook.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The series is co-sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa and the American Federation of Musicians and Musicians Performance Trust Fund.

SCHC Annual Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker, Amy Godine
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center will hold its annual membership meeting on Sunday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Long Room. Following treasurer’s and president’s reports, the Nominating Committee will present candidates for trustee posts and the outgoing president will explain the proposed budget for 2024.
Following the business meeting, Amy Godine of Saratoga Springs will speak on the subject of her new book, The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier, scheduled for release by Syracuse University Press the preceding week. The Black Woods chronicles the history of Black pioneers in New York’s northern wilderness. From the late 1840s into the 1860s, they migrated to the Adirondacks to build farms and to vote. On their new-worked land, they could meet the $250 property requirement New York’s constitution imposed on Black voters in 1821, and claim the rights of citizenship. The book will be available for purchase that evening in the museum’s shop. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited to 75, so reserve your place by visiting https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63811-schc-annual-meeting-featuring-amy-godine

23rd Annual Artisan's Market
2023-11-25 - 2023-12-24 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
From “Small Business Saturday” November 25 through December 24, 2023.
Like its predecessors, the twenty-third installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to pottery and photography – simply the best that our community has to offer.
Brookside Museum, headquarters of the Saratoga County History Center, is located at 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
The 2023 hours are as follows:
Tuesday – Thursdays 1pm – 5pm
Friday 12pm – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm
Special Hours Sunday, December 24 11am – 3pm

The 2023 Artisan’s Market Holiday Raffle includes items donated by our artisans. Stop into the museum and purchase your raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The winner will be pulled December 23.
This years market is full, but artisans should contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org to be added to the contact list for 2024.

Opening of Artisan's Market
2023-11-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States

Sounds in Winter Concert: Lark Strings
2023-12-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the Lark Strings will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, December 30 at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Please register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64889-sounds-in-winter-concert-lark-strings .

The Lark Strings, composed of three local, professional musicians, Jessica Belflower and Heather Chan (violins) and Brian Axford (piano and guitar), will present an energetic program mixing classical music heavy-hitters with American fiddle icons.

The program will include:

Concerto in D minor for Two Violins and Piano, JS Bach
When Bidden to the Wake or Fair, Public Domain (arranged by Mark O’Connor; piano part written by Brian Axford)
A set of American fiddle tunes, to include:

o Jole Blon, Traditional (arranged by Mark O’Connor and Doug Kershaw; piano part written by Brian Axford)
o Faded Love, Bob Wills (arranged by Mark O’Connor; guitar part written by Brian Axford)
o Appalachia Waltz, Mark O’Connor (arranged by Mark O’Connor and Edgar Meyer; guitar part written by Brian Axford)
o Lover’s Waltz, Jay Ungar

Five Pieces for 2 Violins and Piano, Dmitri Shostakovich

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The series is co-sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa and the American Federation of Musicians and Musicians Performance Trust Fund.

Expert Next Door #23 Dr. Kieran O'Keefe - Lyon University
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Dr. Kieran O’Keefe on “Loyalists in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War”. This will be the 23rd presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, January 31st through Zoom.
The talk will explore lives of colonists in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War. It will examine why some colonists remained loyal to the British, what the war was like for Loyalists in the region, and what happened to the Loyalists after the conflict.
The event is open to the public. It is free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members. Pre-registration is required through https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/65346-end-23 .
Dr. O’Keefe was a postdoctoral fellow in Revolutionary Era Studies at the McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution at Siena College, and is now Assistant Professor in History at Lyon University in Arkansas. His research interests have concentrated on early American history, particularly the Revolutionary War. He has published several articles in scholarly publications and is currently working on a book manuscript titled Suffering for the Crown: The Hudson Valley Loyalists, Violence, and Forced Migration in Revolutionary North America.
The History Center is proud to support the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, created by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to recognize the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in Saratoga County.

Shirts in the 18th Century: A Unique Exploration
2024-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Shirts in the 18th Century,” a captivating presentation by Henry Cooke. This unique exploration into the construction techniques and social history of shirts will take place on Friday, February 9, at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. Cooke will share insights and showcase both originals and replicas for attendees to examine.
This event has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the 24th Regiment of Foot in North America and is supported by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to highlighting the importance of the Saratoga Region during the American Revolution, the program is hosted by the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum.

A Night at Aldridge House: An Evening Tavern Experience
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
On Thursday February 15 at 6 PM, Brookside Museum is hosting an immersive evening of food, music, and stories. The event, A Night at Aldridge House: An Evening Tavern Experience will encourage participants to step back into the late 18th century. Opening in 1792, the building that now houses the museum was a hotel that hosted guests to Ballston Spa for over 50 years.
Ticket holders will enjoy a night of hearty stew, crusty bread, refreshing cider, and jaunty music. In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, we will hear about George Washington’s visits to our area from local author John Oliver, who will also discuss a secret real estate mission that led our first president to the region. Meals will be served by historical interpreters in 18th century clothing.
Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for SCHC members.
We are sorry, but this event is sold out. Please send an email to info@brooksidemuseum.org with Subject “Tavern Night Waiting List”, in order to be placed on a waiting list. We thank you so much for your interest, and will definitely look to doing an event like this again.
Friday, February 16 is the snow date for this event.
Made possible through the generosity and support of Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub of South Glens Falls and Night Work Bread Company of Ballston Spa.
Proceeds from this program support education initiatives throughout Saratoga County and beyond.

Time Travelers' Experience
2024-02-19 13:00 - 2024-02-23 16:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The 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 local students opportunities to interact with the rich history of our region through hands-on experiences,” says Anne Clothier, Director of Education at SCHC. Each day will include a student-made snack, toys & games, and opportunities for making craft items to take home and keep. The program will run daily from Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23 from 1 – 4 pm each day. Best suited for students aged 8-12. The program is $100 per student for one week (15 hours). Pre-registration is required.

Register HERE.

Contact education@brooksidemuseum.org with any questions. This program is made possible through the support of the Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation.

Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum - Vintage Dresses Through the Years
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians.
Join us February 28th with Halfmoon Town Historian Lynda Bryan for “Vintage Dresses Through the Years” (104 years of fashion worn by the same family from 1869 to 1970s).
A donation of $5 is suggested, either online or at the door.
Register HERE

Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum - Who was General Moreau and why was the Town of Moreau Named After Him?
2024-03-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians.
Join us March 13th with Nancy Purinton of Parks-Bentley Place for “Who was General Moreau and why was the Townof Moreau Named After Him?”
A donation of $5 is suggested, either online or at the door.
Register HERE

END #24 The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort - Ted Corbett
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
After the Revolutionary War, the new nation’s earliest resorts were spas following the tradition of those in England. Ballston Spa was one of the earliest and soon eclipsed its rivals in terms of springs, hotels and amenities. New York City’s Nicholas Low was the most enterprising of the Spa’s developers. By the 1830s, however, Saratoga Springs’ resort had surpassed Ballston Spa, which continued, using its water power and railroad to establish the mills of the Industrial Revolution.
Join Ted Corbett, former director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and author of a dozen books, as he discusses “The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort”.
Ted’s book on “The Making of American Resorts” featuring not only Ballston Spa, but also Saratoga Springs and Lake George, is published by Rutgers University Press.
This is an online event. A Zoom link will be sent out within 24 hours of the start.
This event is free for members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members, but any donations are always welcome and gratefully received. Register HERE

Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum - What Lies Beneath: A Deep Dive into the History of the Sacandaga
2024-04-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians.
Join us April 10th at 3pm with Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts for ” What Lies Beneath: A Deep Dive into the History of the Sacandaga.”
A donation of $5 is suggested, either online or at the door.
The event is sold out

Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads Film Screening
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
On Thursday April 11 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series at Brookside Museum. Similar to our films on Rock City Falls and Bacon Hill, the film will trace this unique community from its first settlement to the present through interviews with local residents telling the story of this historic hamlet which grew alongside the Erie Canal but remains vibrant to this day.
This event is sold-out.

Trivia Night
2024-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9pm. This event, to support the programs of Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. Doors open at 5:30PM, and dinner will begin at 6PM. Well-known local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 pm. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics.
Karen Strack-James, who is leading the History Center team planning the event is excited about partnering with Anne’s Washington Inn. “This gives folks a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of the very historic Anne’s Washington Inn, as well as a fun way to reach out to new people who might just be learning about the History Center for the first time,” she said. “We are encouraging groups to form a team and sponsor a table for a night of fun.”
The Bokan family has long been supportive of the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. “We are so excited to see our space used for such a fun event and for such a great cause! This will be the first trivia night at 111 South Broadway in our history!” said Joe Bokan, owner of the Inn.
This event is sold out.

Propagating Programs - Revolutionary Tea
2024-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Join us on the 249th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

Join Kathleen Royka in the Long Room at Brookside Museum for an event celebrating the 249th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
April 18/19 is the 249th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride. An abridged version of the poem will be read before the program.
The program will discuss the Boston Tea Party and its effects on the colonists, the plant Camellia sinensis (tea) and substitutes for tea, including local variations, after the Boston Tea Party.
And, come and see how the gardens at Brookside are looking as we come out of winter and into spring.
The program is free to attend, though donations, which will benefit the gardens, are always welcome and much appreciated.
Register HERE

Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads Film Screening
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Vischer Ferry Fire Department, 360 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, 12148, United States
On Thursday April 25 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center will premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series at the Vischer Ferry Firehouse. Similar to our films on Rock City Falls and Bacon Hill, the film will trace this unique community from its first settlement to the present through interviews with local residents telling the story of this historic hamlet which grew alongside the Erie Canal but remains vibrant to this day. Registration is required.
This event is sold out.

Random Acts of Poetry - Poetry Performance Reading
2024-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts at Brookside Museum! Join us April 27th at 7 PM for a FREE performance poetry reading featuring Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe and Joseph Bruchac, PhD. While this is a free event, space is limited.
Register HERE
If you have any questions about this event or would like to know more about the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts, please email us at info@bspaarts.org or visit our website www.bspaarts.org.

Miller's Backyard Barbecue @ Brookside
2024-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Unfortunately we have had to postpone May 3rds barbecue with Miller’s Backyard Barbecue.
This has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 15th and you are welcome to just transfer your order to that date instead. If you would prefer, then we would be happy to refund your payment. Please contact isobel@brooksidemuseum.org if you would like a refund.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us May 15.
Thank you for your ongoing support.

New Exhibits Opening Reception
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Come join us Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm for an afternoon at the museum!
The Saratoga County History Center will officially open three new exhibits for the 2024 season to complement our main exhibit, Saratoga County our Home which opened in 2023. The public is welcome to view these exhibits at a reception at the Museum on Saturday May 4 2-4pm.
Brookside Through the Years in the front hallway examines the people and businesses that have called Brookside home throughout its 232 year history.
In the Long Room gallery, visitors can explore images of Broadway storefronts from Saratoga Springs in the late 1860s and discover the history of the early entrepreneurs and which modern businesses are housed in the surviving buildings.
Another new exhibit, Unmentionables, invites visitors to consider the history of undergarments and displays petticoats, hoop skirts, shirts, stockings, bustles, and corsets from the museums extensive textile collection.

2024 Public History Awards
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the third 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, May 7, beginning at 6 pm with a reception on the front porch of the Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa. They were selected by a committee of previous winners Carol Godette, Jim Richmond, Paul Perreault and Charlie Kuenzel, joined by Michelle Isopo, Director of the Saratoga Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library.Pat Peck has had a lifelong interest in genealogy and local history that preceded her leadership in the formation of Heritage Hunters in 1993, whose mission is the preservation of the genealogical records and historic materials related to Saratoga County families. Through her efforts and working with a core group of like-minded members, Pat led the effort to develop several innovative educational outreach opportunities, including an annual all-day conference with presentations by regional experts on a wide range of genealogical topics, an annual History Faire, and the creation of the SaratogaGenWeb page with a robust collection of local genealogical databases. In addition, Pat has been a long-time volunteer at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa and was instrumental in the creation of the Irena Wooten Research Library at the History Center. Dave Peck, current President of Heritage Hunters said. “Pat is the go-to person keeping Heritage Hunters and other groups like the Old Saratoga Historical Association in Schuylerville vibrant for the last 30 years and is eminently qualified for this award.”
Priscilla Edwards has served as Edinburg’s town historian since 1986. For over thirty years she has written monthly articles for the town newsletter, which have recently been published in a book, My Mountains, My People. Priscilla has taken a special interest in promoting local history among children. For many years she has taken Edinburg Common School 4th graders on a day long trip around the town, visiting museums, the covered bridge, and other historic locations. Priscilla was a major contributor to the video “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga.” Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian and longtime friend of Priscilla said “Priscilla was an invaluable resource both in her knowledge and her collections, which she generously allowed us to use in the film. She is the embodiment of a public historian.”
The public is encouraged to honor Pat and Priscilla by joining in the May 7 celebration.
Register HERE

Sheep to Shawl Community Day
2024-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. A terrific opportunity to embrace the spring weather, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past, and enjoy some quality family time. We are grateful to the Stewarts’ Shops Holiday Match program for their generous support of this educational opportunity.

Miller's Backyard Barbecue
2024-05-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Wednesday, May 15th, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum.
Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, cole slaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00.
Drive-thru pickup/take out only.
There will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not the brisket).
You can reserve meals by calling (518) 885-4000
No need to re-register if you ordered for May 3. If you wish to cancel or change you order, then please contact isobel@brooksidemusem.com or call 518- 885-4000

The Art of Photography: The Adirondacks to Brookside
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
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 Weave Session 1
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
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

2024 Craft & Antique Fair
2024-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Museum, 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
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 is a terrific opportunity for New Yorker’s to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians.
The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine.
We are sold out of vendors spaces. Please email bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org to be put on the contact list for the 2025 Craft Fair.
