Events

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 April 10th at 3pm with Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts for " What Lies Beneath: A Deep Dive into the History of the Sacandaga." A donation of $5 is suggested, either online or... Read more »

On Thursday April 11 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series at Brookside Museum. Similar to our films on Rock City Falls and Bacon Hill, the film will trace this unique community from its first settlement to the present through interviews... Read more »

The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9pm. This event, to support the programs of Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee.  Doors open at 5:30PM, and dinner will begin at 6PM. ... Read more »

Join us on the 249th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord Join Kathleen Royka in the Long Room at Brookside Museum for an event celebrating the 249th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. April 18/19 is the 249th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride. An abridged version of the poem will be read before the program. The... Read more »

On Thursday April 25 at 7 pm the Saratoga County History Center will premiere Vischer Ferry – A Forgotten Crossroads, our latest film in the Forgotten Crossroads series at the Vischer Ferry Firehouse. Similar to our films on Rock City Falls and Bacon Hill, the film will trace this unique community from its first settlement to the present through interviews... Read more »

Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts at Brookside Museum! Join us April 27th at 7 PM for a FREE performance poetry reading featuring Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe and Joseph Bruchac, PhD. While this is a free event, space is limited. Register HERE If you have any questions about this event or would... Read more »

Unfortunately we have had to postpone May 3rds barbecue with Miller's Backyard Barbecue. This has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 15th and you are welcome to just transfer your order to that date instead. If you would prefer, then we would be happy to refund your payment. Please contact isobel@brooksidemuseum.org if you would like a refund. We apologize for the... Read more »

Come join us Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm for an afternoon at the museum! The Saratoga County History Center will officially open three new exhibits for the 2024 season to complement our main exhibit, Saratoga County our Home which opened in 2023. The public is welcome to view these exhibits at a reception at the Museum on Saturday May 4... Read more »