50 years ago, a dedicated group of local individuals opened the doors to Brookside Museum and Saratoga County History Center is still here, and ready to celebrate this milestone. For half a century we have been dedicated to the mission of bettering Saratoga County and preserving its history, an endeavor made possible through perseverance, passion and the steadfast support of our… Read more »
In August of 2017, an ambitious flautist emailed a highly recommended harpist, and inquired if she might want to play some duets together – and, thus, Stringwynde was born. The artists each hold graduate degrees in music and perform in a variety of musical genres. As individual performers, their appearances have included solo recitals, chamber ensembles, symphonies, and many private events. As… Read more »
The story of how and why Luther Forest in the Town of Malta was selected to begin America’s space program will be told by Paul Perreault, former Town of Malta Historian, on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm at the Brookside Museum, 21 Fairgrounds Ave., Ballston Spa. As World War II was ending, America began a race with the Soviet… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by author and historian Mary Podskoch on “The CCC Camps in Saratoga County and the Adirondacks”. This will be the 25th presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, November 6th through Zoom. The Civilian Conservation Corps… Read more »
Rexford resident George Ward, folklorist, singer and “Canal Balladeer”, will present a program of canal songs and stories at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Friday, October 25 at 7pm. Ward performs both historical songs and his own compositions, reflecting two hundred years of New York State’s canals and their people. His performance will include songs he has performed at… Read more »
William J Arkell, son of the prominent Canajoharie businessman James Arkell, will be portrayed by Ben Kemp, staff member of Grant’s Cottage on Tuesday October 8 at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. “President Ulysses S. Grant will always be associated with Mt. McGregor and rightfully so” says Mr. Kemp. “But there is also the larger context of… Read more »
Saratoga County History Center is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlene DuBuque as their new Education Director, as of September 3rd. Charlene has over 15 years of experience in education, curriculum development and history. In particular, she already worked directly with the History Center to administer and deliver some of their popular school programs such as Sheep to Shawl,… Read more »
Kat Fitzpatrick, daughter of a CIA Operative will speak at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 25 at 7pm on her family’s experiences in Vietnam leading up to the American evacuation in 1975. Her father, James Welch, arrived in Saigon during the summer of 1972 after a tour of duty in South Korea. He led a CIA sponsored… Read more »
Carol Godette, teacher, author and native of Saratoga Springs will speak at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 5 at 7pm on her recently released book, On This Spot: Saratoga Springs. Carol will explore the many small family led businesses sprinkled throughout the neighborhoods of the city during the mid to late 1900’s. “Interviewing many owners of these… Read more »
The “Three Sisters”, the planting of maize (corn), beans and squash together in one space was a staple of traditional Indigenous American agriculture, and a combination of legend and chemistry. Visit Saratoga County History Center and the gardens at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa on Saturday, August 24 from 1-4pm, share stories and celebrate the glorious alchemy that is the Three… Read more »
