Upcoming Events

Andy Rooney: A Lucky Life, with Paul Grondahl| October 29 7:30pm

Andy Rooney carries readers through the arc of a true American original and one of the country’s most popular television and newspaper commentators. Award-winning journalist and biographer Paul Grondahl’s comprehensive biography traces Rooney’s early transformation from smart-aleck prankster to World War II correspondent for Stars and Stripes. Learn about the life and times of Andy Rooney, and his connections to Ballston Spa! This event is sold out. Please email info@brooksidemuseum to be added to the wait list.

Brookside Presents: Her Self-Inflicted Decapitation (2026)| October 30 6pm

Celebrate spooky season by attending the premiere of this horror short, directed by local filmmaker Noah Manglapus. Filmed exclusively at Saratoga County History Center, this short film offers a ghostly, behind-the-scenes view of Brookside Museum. Register HERE

Galway Preservation Society Meting| November 2 7pm

Doors open at 6:45 followed at 7:00 by this month’s program, “Nicholas Veeder, the Liberty Flag and Other Interesting People & Facts of the American Revolution” presented by Michael Diana, Director of Education for the Schenectady County Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, 12074.

Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour| November 5 2pm

We are welcoming visitors to our temporary exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator, Anne Hollmuller. Join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest, our Luther-Mackay family archive, and the curatorial process. Register HERE

Saratoga County Stories Three: A Book Signing & Discussion| November 7 2pm

Enjoy a meet and greet with the authors of Saratoga County Stories Three, the third collection in our series of books highlighting the histories of Saratoga County. This volume shares new and unexpected tales drawn from across Saratoga County, and features the contributions of over thirty local historians and researchers. Register HERE

Rockets 101| November 7 10am

Join SCHC and the Museum of Science and Innovation (MISCI) for a special STEM program for young audiences! Inspired by the history of the Malta Rocket Test Station, enjoy a lesson in the history and science of rockets. Participants will learn about the history of rocketry, then use a variety of materials to create a rocket with the goal of successfully lifting the heaviest possible payload. This program is free with registration. Register HERE

Saratoga County Stories Three: A Book Signing & Discussion| November 10 6pm

SCHC Reads: Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution| November 12 6pm

Join us for the fifth meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year, in honor of America’s 250th, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. Register HERE

Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour| November 13 2pm

SCHC Annual Members Meeting | November 15 2pm

Join us for the Annual Meeting of the members of Saratoga County History Center. This year, we celebrate the accomplishment of a new goal: as of this week, we have received over 4,000 visitors to the museum this year. Join us for a discussion of this year’s successes and next year’s goals, and let us know more about what events and programs you would like us to host next year. Register HERE

All these programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
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