50 years ago, a dedicated group of local people opened the doors on Brookside Museum, now the home of Saratoga County History Center. We want to celebrate that event with a party, cake and the premiere screening of the new film 50 Years of Brookside Museum There will be a short business part of the gathering for members to vote... Read more »

Join us on Saturday, November 30 from 11am - 5pm for the opening of the 24th annual Artisan's Market at Brookside Museum! The Artisan's Market runs from “Small Business Saturday” November 30 through December 24, 2024. Like its predecessors, the twenty-fourth installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.  Everything from natural soaps and lotions... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Cloaks and Greatcoats: 18th Century Outerwear” with well known historical clothing expert, Henry Cooke. This presentation will take place on Friday, January 3rd, at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. Learn how people kept warm in the 18th century and view original and replica garments. Mr. Cooke will... Read more »

  The String Theory Trio is a newly formed ensemble comprised of three friends who recently began exploring repertoire that exists for two violins and a cello. For many years, they have performed with local orchestras, choral groups, and chamber groups, and have taught their instruments to students of all ages and levels of experience. They will be performing in... Read more »

In 1850, the Adirondack region was a blank spot on the map, largely unorganized and uncharted. But, by 1900, the Adirondacks hosted elaborate summer estates for the wealthiest families in America: Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Carnegies, Whitneys and Morgans. Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein summered and sailed on the same mountain lake. Adirondacks were a destination. How did this happen, and why?... Read more »

Join us for an afternoon of stitching, tea, and camaraderie as we share information, resources, and ideas for clothing that can be worn during upcoming events related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. All are welcome to attend these free gatherings, but pre-registration is required. Email aclothier@SaratogaCountyNY.gov to sign up. January 25: Aprons February 22: Caps & Accessories... Read more »

Led by Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore College, Michael Emery, and including Jessica Belflower, Stephani Emery and André Laurent O'Neil, Lark Strings plays composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart alongside the rock musicians they influenced. They will be performing in the Long Room at The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum on Saturday, February 8th at 3pm. The concert is... Read more »

Join us for an afternoon of stitching, tea, and camaraderie as we share information, resources, and ideas for clothing that can be worn during upcoming events related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. All are welcome to attend these free gatherings, but pre-registration is required. Email aclothier@SaratogaCountyNY.gov to sign up. January 25: Aprons February 22: Caps & Accessories... Read more »

Together with Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts, Saratoga County History Center is proud to present a performance by Opera Saratoga, especially for children Frida Kahlo and the bravest Niña in el Mundo is an interactive children’s opera composed by Joe Illick with libretto written by Mark Campbell. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City... Read more »

On Wednesday, March 19th, at 3pm, for the first of the 2025 season of Historian Tea Talks, Saratoga County History Center will host Ruby Marcotte, a 4th generation traditional artist of Abenaki Native American and Quebecois French heritage, and previously Town Historian for the Town of Day, who will present a program, “Love Your Neighbor”, about her life growing up... Read more »

Join us for an afternoon of stitching, tea, and camaraderie as we share information, resources, and ideas for clothing that can be worn during upcoming events related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. All are welcome to attend these free gatherings, but pre-registration is required. Email aclothier@SaratogaCountyNY.gov to sign up. January 25: Aprons February 22: Caps & Accessories... Read more »

On Wednesday, April 2nd, at 3pm, for the third of the 2025 season of Historian Tea Talks, Saratoga County History Center with host Hollis Palmer, who will present a program "Saratoga in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park". This event is sold-out.

Well Dressed: Gowns of the 1770s A public program & workshop by Emily Stringham of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors Public Program: Friday, April 4 at 7 pm - Free Workshop: April 4-6 - $295 Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, New York Learn about the importance of this garment that was... Read more »

US Route 66 had its official beginnings in 1926 when the Bureau of Public Roads began the nation’s first federal highway system. The creation of the road led to development of businesses all along the route and created the American idea of “road trips.” But, as we come close to its 100th anniversary, do you know that you can still... Read more »