In 2021, the Saratoga County History Center established an annual award to recognize and celebrate the oft-unnoticed, yet deeply important, work done by public historians, writers, teachers, and museum practitioners. The inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award – Saratoga Springs writer Carol Godette, and Ballston Spa historian Jim Richmond – were selected by a committee comprised of… Read more »
The 245th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, America’s Turning Point, will be commemorated on Surrender Day Monday, October 17, 9:30 A.M. in Schuylerville’s Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River with artillery firings, sword surrender ceremony, and music. Surrender Day commemorates the victory of the American army of General Horatio Gates over British forces commanded by General John Burgoyne… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announced today that it is seeking craft vendors for its 22nd Annual Artisan’s Market. This juried market is to be held at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum (SCHC @ Brookside Museum) from November 26th – December 24th. The Artisan’s Market features only hand made- hand crafted products created by… Read more »
Visit the Saratoga County History Center at the Brookside Museum for a mouthful of history! George Crum serves up his famous Saratoga chips in SCHC’s newest exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The chip exhibition comes in large part from the tasty collection of Alan Richer from Saratoga Lake, the greatest American collector of chips. … Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to sponsor a presentation on the Civil War letters of Saratoga County resident, Alonzo Bump, by David Handy, author of the recently released book Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry on Thursday, September 26 at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru serving Miller’s Backyard BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday, September 16 from 3pm to 6pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY. “Fundraising is important to support our mission to preserve and share the diverse histories of Saratoga County,” explains Trustee Donna Dardaris. “We are… Read more »
Jackpot! The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce the beginning of a hoped-for long-term partnership with the Mob Museum, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The connections between Saratoga and “Sin City” are notorious, and the possibilities for future exhibits and events are exciting! To kick-off the partnership, Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Professor… Read more »
From Slavery to Freedom The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” Dr. Armstead has a deep understanding of African-American social and cultural life and is well known for her first… Read more »
The Summer of 2022 is becoming crispy hot at the Saratoga County History Center with a new exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their RegionTheir Regional al Folklore,” along with a fresh series of events and offerings in August. In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore The Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum has recently… Read more »
In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore to Open July 30 The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum proudly announces the opening of the new exhibit “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore”. This exhibit explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the snack, from disgruntled customers to… Read more »
