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 »

The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a presentation by Dr. Daniel Way, entitled “Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits”. The event will take place at 7pm on Monday, September 8th at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The photographers Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley were both born in Wilton in Saratoga County.... Read more »

This event has been postponed to February. Those who registered will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for our next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! This month, History Scouts will celebrate International Chocolate Day with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. Kids will learn about the history of... Read more »

The history of the City of Mechanicville will be brought back to life as we walk through the beautiful and historic Hudson View Cemetery known as the resting place of civil war hero Elmer Ellsworth. Local history buffs Tom Salvadore and Bob Murphy will take us to the grave sites of Mechanicville residents to tell stories of the glory days... Read more »

Join us for an engaging and informative talk that delves into the fascinating world of metal detecting, a hobby that connects us directly to the past. Over the last 8 years, local detectorist Brandon Dingeman has traversed Saratoga County and beyond, bringing to light incredible stories through relics hidden just beneath our feet. In this session, you will learn the... Read more »

Join us Sunday, September 28 at 2pm for a presentation of When Exotic Plant Hunters Roamed the World. This will be followed by a dedication of the Victorian Shade Garden and a Day Lily and Plant Sale of the porch. Refreshments included. Register HERE  

The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the fourth 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, September 30, beginning at 6... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center has announced an additional walking tour to conclude our 2025 season. Experienced tour guide Gloria Marceau will lead a fall walkabout of the Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs. This tour is focused on Civil War veterans and their stories and will include a ghostly tale appropriate for the season. Attendees will meet... Read more »

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Due to popular demand, local history buffs Tom Salvadore and Bob Murphy will lead a second walk through the historic cemetery, made even more beautiful  by the fall colors. Beginning at the gravesite of Civil War hero Elmer Elsworth, they will tell stories of community leaders in the glory days of the city during the industrial age.  Parking is available... Read more »

In the Wheel of the Year, our ancestors celebrated the arrival of fall with Mabon on the autumn equinox in September and Samhain in October (that has led to modern day Halloween). Learn about these fall celebrations - the traditions, festivals, symbols, and their traditional plants.  We will look closer at some herbs of autumn and their myth, magic and folklore,... Read more »

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun at Brookside Museum! Our Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 2-4pm (rain date of Sunday, October 26), will feature treats, games, and learning adventures for kids of all ages. Live Halloween music will be provided by the Scotties Quartet, a talented string ensemble from Ballston Spa High... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center and the Village of Victory invite the public to a special presentation by Skidmore College student Nicholas Sisto on “The Company and its Town: Textile Production in Victory Mills and the Community Built Around It.” The program will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at the Village of Victory Hall, 23 Pine... Read more »