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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]