Events

The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Dr. Kieran O’Keefe on “Loyalists in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War”. This will be the 23rd presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, January 31st through Zoom. The talk will explore lives of... Read more »

    The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Shirts in the 18th Century,” a captivating presentation by Henry Cooke. This unique exploration into the construction techniques and social history of shirts will take place on Friday, February 9, at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. Cooke will share insights and showcase both originals and... Read more »

On Thursday February 15 at 6 PM, Brookside Museum is hosting an immersive evening of food, music, and stories.  The event, A Night at Aldridge House: An Evening Tavern Experience will encourage participants to step back into the late 18th century.  Opening in 1792, the building that now houses the museum was a hotel that hosted guests to Ballston Spa... Read more »

By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians. Join us February 28th with Halfmoon Town Historian Lynda Bryan for "Vintage Dresses Through the Years" (104 years of fashion worn by the same family from 1869 to 1970s). A donation of $5 is suggested,... Read more »