Upcoming Events
Propagating Programs – Revolutionary Tea| April 19: 2pm
Join Kathleen Royka in the Long Room at Brookside Museum for an event celebrating the 249th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. 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 program will discuss the Boston Tea Party and its effects on the colonists, the plant Camellia sinensis (tea) and substitutes for tea, including local variations, after the Boston Tea Party. And, come and see how the gardens at Brookside are looking as we come out of winter and into spring. Register HERE
Vischer Ferry, A Forgotten Crossroads Video Release at the Vischer Ferry Firehouse| April 25: 7pm
The Saratoga County History Center has announced the dates for the release of its newest film – Vischer Ferry, a Forgotten Crossroads. This third in a series of Forgotten Crossroads films created by the History Center highlights Vischer Ferry, a quant village along the original path of
the Erie Canal in the southern section of the Town of Clifton Park. As with the History Center’s previous films on Rock City Falls and Bacon Hill, the story of this crossroads is captured through interviews with three generations of local residents, who shared their proud history and
memories as well as their plans for the future. Registration is appreciated. This event will take place at the Vischer Ferry Firehouse Register HERE
Random Acts of Poetry – Poetry Reading Performance| April 27:7pm
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
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue| May 3: 3-6pm
Please join us on May 3rd from 3pm to 6 pm for our “Welcome Back Spring” Miller’s Backyard Barbecue at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa.. There is a choice of a ½ chicken or ½ lb. of pulled pork dinner for $15.00 of a beef brisket dinner for $20.00. (Brisket dinner is only available by pre-order). All dinners come with baked potato, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. side order of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. Barbecue is take-out only with drive-through pick-up. We encourage you to reserve in advance at or call 518-885-4000.
For more information visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/
