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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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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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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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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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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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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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