Events

A wallpaper factory! A National Register site! A school district- first in the state! A farm! A store! A devastating fire! Even the impetus for the Northway!  Yes, all that - and more.  All on Lakehill Road in Burnt Hills.  Yes, come tour with Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds and see where we were and where we’re going in Burnt... Read more »

Hamilton Craig, a doctoral student at CUNY researching farmers movement in the United States, and a native of Shushan, Washington County, will present a vivid portrayal of farm life in Wilton, New Yorkbased on the 1910 diary of Wilton resident Mary Brainard. The diary reveals an intimate picture of a rural world in transition, caught between the subsistence and barter... Read more »

The History Center has added a 2024 walking tour of Stillwater led by Sara Kipp, director of the Stillwater Public Library. The tour will begin at the Library parking lot adjacent to Blockhouse Park on Rt 4 Hudson Avenue, the former location of many mills and factories in the late 1800s. Other stops along the way will include the 150 year... Read more »

Drop in on August 24, from 1 - 4pm Discover the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, & Squash Native American Exhibit Activities for all ages Tour of the Gardens Bake & Plant Sale More to come!

The Jazz Ambassadors Directed by Dennis Searles Big Band Sounds from the 1930s to Today This free concert presents The Jazz Ambassadors and features professional musicians from Local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians under the Baton of Dennis Searles. They perform throughout the area bringing the joy of Jazz to all listeners. Join us on the lawn at... Read more »