The Rock Day Spinners, a Saratoga County based fiber spinning group, will be holding their annual Spin ‘Til You Dye Day at Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum on Sunday, August 27 from 1pm - 4pm. They will be dying wool using natural dyes and demonstrating fiber spinning. “Spin Till You Dye” is a family-friendly event.

A short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County What did it smell like when you walked past Bischoff's Chocolate Factory? Have you ever sipped water from the Sans Souci Spring? What did feedsack cloth from Noonan Brothers' Feed store feel like? How did the trolley bell sound as it... Read more »

A short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County Join Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer for a brief walking tour of the historic hamlet of Jonesville, followed by a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery. Featured on the tour will be the Jonesville Academy, the Jonesville store and the... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks, Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, N.Y.on Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. During the Civil War, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Saratoga, with headquarters at Fonda. On... Read more »

Enjoy a barbecue chicken dinner or a pull pork dinner, and help support our programs! SCHC’s Brookside Museum will be holding a drive-thru Miller's Backyard BBQ on Friday, September 15, 3-6pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00.  We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available... Read more »

Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans.  Join re-enactors and storytellers as they share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans starting from the 1700's through present day! This free event takes place at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 506 Rte. 32 N, Schuylerville, NY on Saturday, September 16... Read more »

Have you ever wondered about where your food comes from?  Do you want to take a more active role in sustainably feeding yourself and your family?  Join us for this collaborative program between the Milton Grange and Brookside Museum.  Learn about preparing gardening spaces, growing crops, raising small animals, preserving the harvest and more. A ticket for the series of... Read more »

A short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County Waterford Town Historian, Russ Vandervoort, will lead a walking town of downtown Waterford, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century We will hear Russ’ lively stories of local politician John Cramer, Lysander Button inventor of... Read more »

  ***This event has been postponed.  Please watch our website for updates on upcoming events and programs.*** Saratoga County History Center invites you to join us for Trivia Night Wednesday, September 27. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm.  Show your knowledge, have fun with friends, learn from other people, and maybe even win prizes. There will be a... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will present a program by John Cromie and Dave Waite on the Mexican War and the local men who sacrificed their lives in the struggle on Thursday October 5th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. The War with Mexico was the inevitable result of the constant westward movement which came to be known as the United States’... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will host John Scherer, Clifton Park Historian, for a program entitled “Low Bridge on the Erie Canal” on Monday, October 23 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was an engineering marvel and was touted as the eighth wonder of the world. Thirteen miles... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” on Wednesday , November 8 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. November 11, 2023 marks the 105th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One. Of all of the men... Read more »

As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the James Street String Quartet will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, November 18 at 3pm.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Please register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64080-sounds-in-winter-concert-james-street-string-quartet The performance will be approximately one hour long and feature the following pieces: Merton Townhall (Pride and Prejudice)... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center will hold its annual membership meeting on Sunday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Long Room. Following treasurer’s and president’s reports, the Nominating Committee will present candidates for trustee posts and the outgoing president will explain the proposed budget for 2024. Following the business meeting, Amy Godine of Saratoga Springs will speak on... Read more »

From “Small Business Saturday” November 25 through December 24, 2023. Like its predecessors, the twenty-third installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.  Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to pottery and photography – simply the best that our community has to offer. Brookside Museum, headquarters of the Saratoga County... Read more »