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SUMMARY:Ballston Spa Beyond the Springs Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and resort hotels had passed. After climbing the stairs to the abutment\, the tour is an easy 1 mile walk. Registration required. Donations appreciated. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/ballston-spa-beyond-the-springs-walking-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
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SUMMARY:Brookside Explorers Club: School Days
DESCRIPTION: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. This is a drop-in event with storytime at 10:15AM and again at 11:15AM. Kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun! $5 per child to help cover the cost of supplies. Parental supervision is required. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Brookside Explorers Club\n                             \n                        \n                        Number of Children Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$5.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Childs #1 First and Last Name *  RequiredChild #2 First and Last NameChild #3 First and Last NameChild #4 First and Last NameParents Name *  RequiredParents Phone Number *  RequiredParents Email Address *  RequiredTotal\n							$0.00
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brookside-explorers-club-school-days/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Sketching the Beauty Around Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired 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. \nSundays\, August 24\, 31 & September 7\, 2025 (12-3pm) \n\n\nInstructors:\n– Maria DeAngelo (@artyladyMsD): printmaker\, painter & multimedia artist\n\n– Ottavia Huang (@ms.otter.studio): watercolor artist & urban sketcher\n\nRegistration fee: $60 (an invoice will be emailed to you after submission of this form)\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (8/24): Sketching the Beauty Around Us\n✿ Learn the basics of nature-inspired sketching in a relaxed\, supportive setting. \nWeek 2 (8/31): Intro to Printmaking\n✿ Try your hand at simple printmaking techniques and watch your sketches come to life in new ways. \nWeek 3 (9/7): Sketch & Print Creative Day\n✿ Bring it all together! Develop your own creative project with sketching and/or printmaking. \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are included. And all skill levels are welcome. \nSpace is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer! \nRegister Here\n\n\nFor questions\, feel free to contact us at  ottavia.huang@gmail.com\n—\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sketch-print-a-nature-inspired-creative-journey/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T153000
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SUMMARY:Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Intro to Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired 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. \nSundays\, August 24\, 31 & September 7\, 2025 (12-3pm) \n\n\nInstructors:\n– Maria DeAngelo (@artyladyMsD): printmaker\, painter & multimedia artist\n\n– Ottavia Huang (@ms.otter.studio): watercolor artist & urban sketcher\n\nRegistration fee: $60 (an invoice will be emailed to you after submission of this form)\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (8/24): Sketching the Beauty Around Us\n✿ Learn the basics of nature-inspired sketching in a relaxed\, supportive setting. \nWeek 2 (8/31): Intro to Printmaking\n✿ Try your hand at simple printmaking techniques and watch your sketches come to life in new ways. \nWeek 3 (9/7): Sketch & Print Creative Day\n✿ Bring it all together! Develop your own creative project with sketching and/or printmaking. \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are included. And all skill levels are welcome. \nSpace is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer! \nRegister Here\n\n\nFor questions\, feel free to contact us at  ottavia.huang@gmail.com\n—\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sketch-print-a-nature-inspired-creative-journey-intro-to-printmaking/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T180000
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Summer Concert: Jazz Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION: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 Brookside. \nDue to the weather forecast for August 24\, this event has been moved to the rain date of  August 31st.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sounds-of-summer-concert/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250812T183909Z
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SUMMARY:Miller's Backyard Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Summer Vacation is over\, but you can still pick up great food at Brookside Museum with Miller’s Backyard Barbecue\n\nInclude Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Monday\, September 5th\, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. \nChicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato\, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. And also\, first time being offered here\, there is a 16oz serving of chili\, available for $10.00. \nDrive-thru pickup/take out only. \nThere will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not brisket). \n\nReserve your meals HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbeque/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250522T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T180733Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch & Print: A Nature-Inspired Creative Journey: Sketch & Print Creative Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired 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. \nSundays\, August 24\, 31 & September 7\, 2025 (12-3pm) \n\n\nInstructors:\n– Maria DeAngelo (@artyladyMsD): printmaker\, painter & multimedia artist\n\n– Ottavia Huang (@ms.otter.studio): watercolor artist & urban sketcher\n\nRegistration fee: $60 (an invoice will be emailed to you after submission of this form)\n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (8/24): Sketching the Beauty Around Us\n✿ Learn the basics of nature-inspired sketching in a relaxed\, supportive setting. \nWeek 2 (8/31): Intro to Printmaking\n✿ Try your hand at simple printmaking techniques and watch your sketches come to life in new ways. \nWeek 3 (9/7): Sketch & Print Creative Day\n✿ Bring it all together! Develop your own creative project with sketching and/or printmaking. \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are included. And all skill levels are welcome. \nSpace is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer! \nRegister Here\n\n\nFor questions\, feel free to contact us at  ottavia.huang@gmail.com\n—\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sketch-print-a-nature-inspired-creative-journey-sketch-print-creative-day/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T203000
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CREATED:20250814T130334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T130334Z
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SUMMARY:Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits
DESCRIPTION: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. Stoddard\, through his catalogue of photographs\, is often cited as a major influence in the formation of the Adirondack Park. He traveled extensively\, photographing as he went. Wooley too\, almost 20 years younger\, not only was well known locally as a portrait photographer\, but also traveled widely through New York\, across the United States and Europe\, leaving behind an impressive collection of images from his travels. Both men were eager to embrace new photographic innovations of their time. Dr. Way\, retired primary care physician from Glens Falls\, and Stoddard’s great great nephew\, will show many examples of the photography of both men\, and examine what little is known about the connections between them. Copies of Dr. Way’s books will also be available to purchase. Brookside Museum is fortunate enough to hold a large collection of Wooley photographs and lantern slides. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/seneca-ray-stoddard-and-jesse-sumner-wooley-kindred-spirits/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250828T195843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T131344Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Brookside Explorers Club: Fun with Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to February. Those who registered will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\nJoin 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 chocolate – including local connections – through a scavenger hunt. They’ll also design their own chocolate label\, make a cocoa powder art design\,and taste test different types of chocolate.\n\n\n\n\n Date: Saturday\, September 13th \nTime: Drop in between 10AM–12PM \nKids of all ages are welcome. Parental supervision is required. \nCost: $5 per child (pre-registration recommended so we have enough supplies) Register by completing the form below \nFor more information\, please email our Education Director\, Charlene Dubuque\, at charlene@brooksidemuseum.org \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brookside-explorers-club-fun-with-chocolate/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T123000
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CREATED:20250513T163200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172459Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson View Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 of the city during the industrial age which became home to thousands of first-generation Americans working in the mills. Parking is available at the entrance to the cemetery on South Street. Registration required.  Donations appreciated. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/hudson-view-cemetery-walking-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250822T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134138Z
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SUMMARY:From the Ground Up:  How Responsible Metal Detecting Connects Us to Local History
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this session\, you will learn the fundamentals of responsible metal detecting\, including the “golden rules” for ethical detecting\, essential equipment and site strategy. We’ll explore the critical role of historical research and the use of digital tools to find sites of interest and record crucial situational context of items found. \nThe presentation will conclude with a look back at some of the most memorable moments and significant discoveries from Brandon’s own journey in the hobby\, showcasing how metal detecting is an exciting way to contextualize daily life of local neighbors that came before us and preserve this history for future generations. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about how these discoveries are made\, this talk offers a unique perspective on the stories the ground has yet to tell. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/from-the-ground-up-how-responsible-metal-detecting-connects-us-to-local-history/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250828T130335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T175252Z
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SUMMARY:When Exotic Plant Hunters Roamed the World
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister HERE\n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/when-exotic-plant-hunters-roamed-the-world/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250826T132803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T124055Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Public History Awards
DESCRIPTION: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 pm with a reception on the front porch of the Museum\, 21 Fairground Ave\, Ballston Spa. \nThe 2025 recipients of the award are Anne Clothier\, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian\, and Russ Van Dervoort\, Waterford Town Historian. \nThey were selected by a committee of previous winners Carol Godette and Jim Richmond\, joined by Willam Allerdice\, Vice Chair of the History Center’s Board of Trustees\, Michelle Isopo\, Director of the Saratoga Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library\, and Lynda Bryan\, Halfmoon Town Historian. \nAnne Clothier currently serves as Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian where she plays a leading role in the Saratoga 250 initiative\, designing programs and presenting living history at a wide range of community events. Previous to her 2024 appointment\, Anne was Director of Education at Brookside Museum where she created multiple hands-on school and senior programs. and has also worked at the Shaker Heritage Society\, and the Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown. Charlene DuBuque\, current Education Director at Brookside\, praised Anne’s selection for this award\, saying “Anne is an engaging historian who has spent her life not only preserving history\, but also bringing it to life as a reenactor and living historian. Her recently published book. Overhearing History brings the early years of the Revolution to life for a new generation.” \nRuss Van Dervoort\, Waterford Town Historian since 2018\, has dedicated his life to sharing the history of his community. Central to his achievements has been the gathering and retelling of the stories of Waterford.  As President of the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society since 2005\, he has made the canals that weave through Waterford the centerpiece of his contributions. “It is not an empty statement to say that the Champlain Canal runs through Russ’ veins\, as for over 100 years his Van Dervoort line has lived and worked on the canals in Waterford” says Dave Waite who has worked with Russ on several video projects. Van Dervoort has written numerous articles and several books\, most recently Dear Mother\, I am the only one left!\, based on the Civil War Letters of Waterford resident Charles Shepard. \nThe public is encouraged to honor Anne and Russ by joining in the September 30 celebration. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/fourth-annual-public-history-awards/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250902T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T134332Z
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SUMMARY:Greenridge Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Lincoln Avenue gate. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/greenridge-cemetery-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251004T163751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T163815Z
UID:13845-1759924800-1759939200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Automobiles of Saratoga County Pop-Up Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Final Car Show Flyer 2025 – 1
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/automobiles-of-saratoga-county-pop-up-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250909T170954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170954Z
UID:13763-1760533200-1760538600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Hudson View Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 through the entrance to the cemetery on South Street. This tour is sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/hudson-view-cemetery-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Mechanicville Hudson View Cemetery\, 6 South St.\, Mechanicville\, 12118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250826T162524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162548Z
UID:13715-1760792400-1760801400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wheel of the Year - Herbs of Autumn
DESCRIPTION: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\, and how we can use them today for our own health and wellness. The first part of the workshop will be a presentation and in the second part of the workshop we will make a few herbal remedies to assist us in the darkening\, cooling days of fall as we look inward and prepare for winter.  Each person will make their own dream pillow with dried herbs for restful sleep\, dreaming\, and relaxation.  You will also make your own signature essential oil scent perfume stick which can be used for relaxation\, focus\, mood enhancement\, and to reduce feelings of stress.  Then we will make an Easy Rest Tea to take home to also enhance relaxation and feeling good (and it tastes so good too)!\n\nJoin Janis Fallon a Renssealer County Master Gardener\,  herbalist\, and mostly retired environmental attorney and engineer. Her lifelong passion for working with plants has included several 10 month intensive herbal apprenticeships with Rosemary Gladstar\, continuing plant and herbal education\, and decades of growing and making fun herbal projects. Come celebrate the fall and changing seasons in a fun afternoon of magic and herbs!\n\nThis class is $25 per person.\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/wheel-of-the-year-herbs-of-autumn/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250826T191509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T145742Z
UID:13719-1761400800-1761408000@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION: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 School.  Join us for:\n\n  Trick-or-treating\n  Halloween-themed games and crafts\n  Spooky story time and scavenger hunt\n  Costume Parade at 3:30PM\n  Awards for best costumes\n  On-site pumpkin decorating (small fee for pumpkins – registration strongly encouraged – see form below)\n\n\n Free family event. Parental supervision required. \nParking available in the village on Front and Charlton Streets. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Rise and Fall of Victory Mill
DESCRIPTION: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 Street\, Victory Mills\, NY 12884. \nSisto’s presentation explores how industry shaped both the economy and identity of this small mill community along Fish Creek. Founded in 1846\, the Victory Manufacturing Company transformed the landscape\, employing hundreds and fostering a self-contained village of homes\, schools\, and gathering spaces. His research examines the factory’s rise\, decline\, and the lasting impact on local families whose stories remain woven into Saratoga County’s industrial heritage. The talk offers a window into the social\, economic\, and environmental forces that defined 19th-and 20th-century life in upstate New York. The program is free and open to the public.\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-rise-and-fall-of-victory-mill/
LOCATION:Village of Victory Hall\, 23 Pine St\, Victory Mills\, New York\, 12884\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251015T142137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T195458Z
UID:13863-1763060400-1763065800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Saratoga in the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age Saratoga Springs\, the Queen of America’s Spas\, was a major thread in the social fabric of America. The obvious question is in an era before instant communication what was life like here? That question is for both those who were seasonal guests of the village and equally important\, those who were year round residents. Noted local author Hollis Palmer\, will explore what it must have been like to spend the “season” or even a day at the spas. There will be special pricing on all six of Hollis’ books about Saratoga. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-in-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250911T223708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T195507Z
UID:13774-1763218800-1763224200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sounds in Winter III Concert
DESCRIPTION:On November 15\, the third season of the “Sounds in Winter” concert series will debut with a performance by Stringwynde in the historic Long Room at Brookside Museum. This musical duo features flautist Melanie Chirignan and harpist Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher\, who have performed together for many years and embrace a wide variety of music. Stringwynde has been showcased in many performances across the Capital Region. \nThe afternoon’s program will include selections from American Folk music as well as waltzes from the “Gilded Age.” These concerts are sponsored jointly by The Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts\, and The Saratoga County History Center with funding provided by The American Federation of Musicians Music Performance Trust Fund and a grant from Saratoga Arts. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sounds-in-winter-iii-concert/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20250812T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T163252Z
UID:13675-1763301600-1763305200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On November 16 at 2:00 PM\, Saratoga County History Center is hosting our annual members’ meeting. At this meeting\, members will have the opportunity to meet our new Executive Director\, Anne Hollmuller\, Ph.D. and to learn more about her vision for Brookside and our goals for the coming year. At this event\, we will also be debuting a new and enhanced experience of our permanent exhibition\, Saratoga County: Our Home! Visitors can now use a series of QR codes to access videos and recordings to enhance their visiting experience\, and help them learn more about the diverse histories of Saratoga County. During our annual meeting\, we will share some of these videos and explore the stories they tell. During the business portion of the meeting\, members will be asked to vote on the proposed budget and board members for 2026. \n  \nRegister for this free event HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251202T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T191009Z
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SUMMARY:Artisan's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Artisan’s Market\, which will be open between November 29 and December 24\, 2025. \nThis annual market features exclusively handmade and handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items featured at the market will include soaps\, lotions\, ornaments\, jewelry\, syrups\, scarves\, ceramics\, hats\, and much\, much more! \nAs Beth Silvestri\, the Museum Retail Manager\, tells us\, “Every year\, the Artisan’s Market gets better! This one-of-a-kind shopping experience offers a variety of unique items\, making holiday shopping simple. And each item sold supports both SCHC @ Brookside Museum and local artisans!” \nThe Artisan Market is held at SCHC at Brookside Museum\, located at 21 Fairground Avenue.\, Ballston Spa\, NY 12020 \nThe 2025 hours are: \nTuesdays-Thursdays\, 12pm-4pm \nFridays 12 pm-5pm \nSaturdays & Sundays\, 11am-5pm \n\nChristmas Eve\, December 24 open 12-3pm \n\n  \n  \nArtisan’s Market Raffle \nMany of this years artisan’s have generously donated items to the raffle to benefit Brookside!   Single raffle ticket are $2 or get 6 raffle tickets for $10. Winner will be drawn and contact on December 21\, 2025.  This years raffle winner will win all of the items listed below\, worth over $545! Tickets can be purchased in the gift shop. \nRaffle winner will receive all of the following: \n  \n\nBar soap\, lotion and lip balm set from Cobble Hill Farm Soap Co.\nTea light candle and knitted tree from jo marie frances\nEmbossed ceramic dish from 509 Handworks\nSet of two white ceramic stoneware mugs from Jan Sohns\nDecorative pillows from Just For You Gifts\nHand-embellished framed mini print “Frozen Eyes” from Lady Reborn Art by Donna Tura\nFramed “The Lake is Calling” print from Patty LaFountain\nCozy Cabin scented candle from a Thistle Moon Candle co.\nRecipe card holder\, grocery pad and cutting board from DM Homecrafts\nHot fudge from Sundae’s Best Hot Fudge\nPair of miniature framed beaded trees from Marjorie Ward\nFelted tree from Goode Trees\nHand-knitted hat and fingerless mittens from Seasons Change\nSet of 2 crochet top Christmas towels\, dishcloth & heart ornament from Karen’s Designs\nVase from Cigal Studio\nSoap bar and $50 Brookside Gift Certificate from Caz Acrez\nChai Tea and Hawthorne Elixir from Moon Garden Herbals\nCard and ornament from Lydia Lynch
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/artisans-market-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251029T133904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T133950Z
UID:13921-1764414000-1764435600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Opening of the 25th Annual Artisan's Market
DESCRIPTION:From “Small Business Saturday” November 29 through December 24\, 2025. \nLike its predecessors\, the 25th 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. \nBrookside Museum\, headquarters of the Saratoga County History Center\, is located at 21 Fairground Ave\, Ballston Spa\, NY 12020. \nThe 2025 hours are as follows:\nTuesday – Thursdays 12pm – 4pm\nFriday 12pm – 5pm\nSaturday  & Sunday 11am – 5pm \n  \nVendors interested in being put on this years wait list or on the contact list for next years Artisan’s Market\, please email bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/opening-of-the-25th-annual-artisans-market/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251206T222943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T135234Z
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SUMMARY:Shop & Sip at The Artisan's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center presents a special evening of sipping. strolling and shopping at our 25th Annual Artisan’s Market. This holiday event will be held on Friday December 19 from 4:00 – 6:00PM. Shop the creations of local artisans while enjoying sparkling water\, hot cocoa\, or soft drinks\, and treating yourself to some complimentary sweets. Enjoy the opportunity to meet some of our amazing artisans\, complete your holiday shopping\, and see historic Brookside Museum decorated for the holidays. Shop a wide variety of handmade products\, including ceramics\, soaps\, jewelry\, knitwear\, and holiday ornaments to knitted goods and more! Find something special for this holiday season\, and savor this special night at Brookside! \nBring in a non-perishable food item for Lifeworks Community Action and receive one free Artisan’s Market Raffle ticket (limit to one free raffle ticket per person).
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/shop-sip-at-the-artisans-market/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251230T184947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T184947Z
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SUMMARY:Experts Next Door: Write\, Fold\, Seal: Letter Writing in the Victorian Age with Catherine Golden
DESCRIPTION:Long before e-mail\, Facebook\, and Instagram\, letter writing was the only way to communicate. The recipient\, not the sender\, had to pay to receive a letter at the time of delivery. Postage rates in early Victorian Britain were so high that many people dreaded the postman’s knock. But all that changed in 1840 with the Penny Post. Letter writing—no longer a privilege for the wealthy—became an affordable way to connect with family\, friends\, and professional associates. In this Zoom presentation\, we will journey to Victorian England to learn about the first adhesive postage stamp\, called the Penny Black\, and a method for prepayment\, which quickly became the model for other nations including the United States. We will consider\, too\, how the Penny Post promoted many forms of anticipated as well as unsolicited missives that still plague us today. For the second part of this presentation\, we will examine Victorian artifacts that accompanied letter writing in the Victorian age. I will demonstrate writing with nibbed pens and ink on a Victorian writing desk\, cross-writing\, letter folding\, sealing\, addressing a letter\, and affixing a postage stamp. If they wish\, audience members can learn to fold a letter along with me. \nCatherine J. Golden is professor of English and Tisch Chair in Arts and Letters (2017-22) at Skidmore College. She is author of Serials to Graphic Novels: The Evolution of the Victorian Illustrated Book (2017)\, Posting It: The Victorian Revolution in Letter Writing (2009)\, and Images of the Woman Reader in Victorian British and American Fiction (2003). She is editor or coeditor of five additional books on topics ranging from Charlotte Perkins Gilman to Victorian illustration\, literature\, and culture. Golden is a Pedagogy Consultant for COVE (Collaborative Organization for Virtual Education) and an Editorial Advisory Board member and regular contributor to Illustration Magazine\, a British arts journal.\nYour support powers everything we do. All donations are welcome\, and enable us to continue offering the highest quality programming. For this event\, there is a suggested donation of $5. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/experts-next-door-write-fold-seal-letter-writing-in-the-victorian-age-with-catherine-golden/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20260106T174425Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Clothing Scholar Henry Cooke “Civilian Clothing of Continental Soldiers\, 1775–1777”
DESCRIPTION:Photos Credit: Drawings\Watercolor shown are by Friedrich von Germann  in The New York State Public Library \nThis talk examines how Continental soldiers often wore civilian clothing during the early Revolutionary War years (1775–1777)\, exploring the styles\, materials\, and regional influences of these garments\, and how they reflected the soldiers’ backgrounds and the logistical challenges of outfitting an army in its infancy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is FREE and open to the public. \nBrought to you by Campaign for Saratoga 250th\, His Majesty’s 24th Recreated\, and SCHC at Brookside Museum.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/an-evening-with-clothing-scholar-henry-cooke-civilian-clothing-of-continental-soldiers-1775-1777/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251230T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T191743Z
UID:14074-1770318000-1770323400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Experts Next Door: Captain Cook’s Hei Tikî Material Culture\, Gift Exchange\, and Looting in New Zealand During the Endeavour Voyage\, 1768-1771 with Tillman Nechtman
DESCRIPTION:The specter of empire haunts European museums. The correlation between museological collecting and imperial ideology is now widely taken for granted in academic circles\, but the question of what is to be done with and in western museums that hold colonial collections persists. This essay takes one small Māori hei tiki (RCIN 69263) from the Royal Collection as a case study to understand what the decolonization of imperial collections might look like. To date\, RCIN 69263 has been labeled as a gift from the Māori to Captain James Cook and then from Cook to King George III. Using a range of manuscript sources from Cook’s crew onboard the Endeavour\, innovative Māori sources\, and traditional Māori crafting technologies to “listen” to the hei tiki\, this essay uncovers a new story for RCIN 69263. Accepting that colonial objects can still “speak” in pre-museological epistemes allows us to re-write the museum label for this single object\, correcting errors that were inscribed upon it by empire and the carelessness of imperial collecting. Moreover\, “listening” to this particular colonial object offers insights into the broader history of the indigenous Pacific that Europeans both missed and misunderstood in the eighteenth century. This case study\, thus\, promises to rectify the specific narrative damage perpetrated on RCIN 69263 by flawed (even fabricated) museum labels even as it offers a roadmap for the bigger project of decolonizing colonial museums more generally. \nTillman Nechtman is a professor of history at Skidmore College. He is the author of two books\, Nabobs: Empire and Identity in Eighteenth-Century Britain and The Pretender of Pitcairn Island\, both published with Cambridge University Press.\n \nYour support powers everything we do. All donations are welcome\, and enable us to continue offering the highest quality programming. For this event\, there is a suggested donation of $5. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/experts-next-door-captain-cooks-hei-tiki-material-culture-gift-exchange-and-looting-in-new-zealand-during-the-endeavour-voyage-1768-1771-with-tillman-nechtman/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251221T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T182008Z
UID:14052-1770393600-1770400800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Brookside Explorers Club: Fun with Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club\, a new history and learning club for kids! This month\, we’re celebrating the Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. \nKids will: \n\nLearn about the history of chocolate\, including local connections\, through a hands‑on learning activity\nDesign their own chocolate label\nCreate a cocoa powder art project\nTaste test different types of chocolate\n\n Date: Friday\, February 6 \n Time: 4–6 PM — come early\, then head downtown for Chocolate Fest afterward! \n Kids of all ages are welcome. Parental supervision is required. \n Cost: $5 per child (REGISTRATION REQUIRED so we have enough supplies) \n For more information\, email Education Director Charlene DuBuque at charlene@brooksidemuseum.org \n Register HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brookside-explorers-club-fun-with-chocolate-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172106
CREATED:20251230T191658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203719Z
UID:14079-1770822000-1770827400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Historian Tea Talks: Chris Leonard\, National Bottle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Chris Leonard will reminisce on his first year as Executive Director of the nearly 50-year-old National Bottle Museum. His talk will cover stories of some of his favorite bottles from the museum’s collection\, including one dating to the early 18th c. These 10-15 bottles will be on site and part of the discussion allowing attendees to get a close-up view of the technologies\, embossing\, and other details involved in creating these works of art. \nChris Leonard is the Executive Director of the National Bottle Museum and the City Historian of Schenectady. The son of two history professors\, it is not a stretch to say that history is in his blood. While his childhood friends were reading about Spiderman and Batman\, Chris was reading biographies of Abraham Lincoln and Richard the Lionhearted. Chris is the author of Schenectady’s General Electric Realty Plot and the series editor of Schenectady Genesis: How a Dutch Colonial Village Became an American City. He is a trustee of the Schenectady County Historical Society\, a trustee emeritus of Historic Vale Cemetery\, and chaired the Schenectady Lafayette Committee\, which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the general’s return to Schenectady in 1825.\n \nYour support powers everything we do. All donations are welcome\, and enable us to continue offering the highest quality programming. For this event\, there is a suggested donation of $10. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/historian-tea-talks-chris-leonard-national-bottle-museum/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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