Anyone who has done historical research knows the difficulties in tracking down the stories of women, particularly working-class women, and especially women of color. The story of Anne Hampton Northup is remarkable. A much sought after cook, she was born free in Washington County, and is best known for being the wife of Solomon Northup, who was kidnapped in 1841... Read more »

Sounds of Summer Concert: Dennis Searles and the Jazz Ambassadors  Sunday, July 27, 5pm Join Dennis Searles and the Jazz Ambassadors for an evening of music and fun on the front lawn of Brookside Museum. This event is free and all are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and a picnic dinner to enjoy. This event is sponsored by... Read more »

Owner and Operator Hal Raven and Rachel Clothier, Corinth Town Historian, welcome you aboard the vintage railcar the “Palmer Falls” on a 90-minute ride from Corinth to Greenfield and return. Sit back and enjoy scenic views, wildlife and stories of local sites and history. The train operates out of the Station at 9 Railroad Place in Corinth. Special $25 price... Read more »

Join historian and author Anne Clothier for a reading of a new children’s publication Overhearing History a Revolutionary Saratoga Story. Travel back to Revolutionary Saratoga with 12-year old Nathaniel. Living in his family’s tavern, he overhears exciting, worrying – and sometimes confusing – talk about freedom and big changes coming to his town. This graphic novel, illustrated by Alex Portal,... Read more »

Our Education Department is excited to be joining the Turning Point festival this year at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center for Native New York. Families are invited to stop in for a hands-on and self-paced exploration of Saratoga County's earliest inhabitants, the Haudenosaunee people. Participants can try a hand at grinding corn, examine how natural materials were used,... Read more »

Our Education Department is excited to be joining the Turning Point festival this year at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center for Saratoga County Water Works. Families are invited to examine how water was, and continues to be an important natural resource in Saratoga County agriculture, industry, tourism, and everyday life. Participants will explore the importance of water through... Read more »

Join us for a night out at the Speckled Pig for a dine-to-donate fundraiser benefiting the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum.  Date: Thursday, August 14th  Time: 4–9 PM  Location: The Speckled Pig, 11 Washington St, Ballston Spa  Giveback: Brookside Museum will receive $1 from every pizza and beer sold during this event.  Raffles: Basket raffle and 50/50  Questions? Contact Education... Read more »

Join us for the Three Sisters Festival, a celebration of Native American culture that will be held at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa, on Sunday, August 17, from 2-4pm. Our guest is Dr. Joseph Bruchac the Saratoga Springs’ Poet Laureate, a storyteller and writer of short stories and novels with a focus on northeastern Native American lives and... Read more »

This unique tour of Ballston Spa will take you from Brookside Museum along the Railroad Abutment to The Factory on Kayderosseras Creek to experience the industrial history of the village. Assistant County Historian Anne Clothier and Brookside Museum Assistant Connor Murphy will describe the mills and factories that dominated the economy of the village after the era of the springs... Read more »

Join us for our next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! This month, History Scouts will travel back in time and learn what school was like long ago. Through a pop-up exhibit, storytime, learning activities, crafts, and play, kids will explore classroom life from the past in this fun, hands-on history experience.... Read more »

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »

Please join the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts and the Saratoga County History Center - Brookside Museum on August 31st at 5pm for our second performance of the summer of the Jazz Ambassadors.  This is a free concert and all are welcome.  Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic lunch and enjoy the music from the front lawn of... Read more »

Summer Vacation is over, but you can still pick up great food at Brookside Museum with Miller's Backyard Barbecue Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Monday, September 5th, 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... Read more »

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on program blends the joy of sketching with the magic of printmaking. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned art enthusiast, this class invites you to explore, create, and express yourself through nature-inspired art.... Read more »