Travel Back in Time to an 18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesDiscover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate made with a historical flair and taste sweet treats of the Colonial era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century and hear about how its use has changed over the past two centuries. Chocolate will be served by historical interpreters in 18th... Read more »
Living Resources Art Exhibit Opening
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin us as we welcome the art and artists of the local Living Resources Arts Program for their annual exhibit at Brookside Museum!
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Oral History Workshop
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesThe SCHR group will be hosting representatives of Rutgers University’s Oral History team for an interactive program about oral history interview preparation and techniques. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: Researching the Other Half Genealogy Workshop
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesHave you always wanted to dig into your family’s past, but didn’t know where to start? Join with member of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County for a hands-on introduction to genealogy. Using Ancestry.com, Fulton History and Family Search we will research residents of the Saratoga County poorhouse circa 1900 provided by Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian. This program is free... Read more »
Long Room Lecture: Saratoga Lake and Her Lost Steamboats
Brookside Museum 21 Fariground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesJoin Captain Hal Raven of Adirondack Cruise and Charter for a program about Saratoga Lake and the many steamboats that used to provide outings to locals and tourists alike. This program is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
