The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new book on local history. Off the Northway is a compilation of 83 articles written by longtime local journalist Stephen Williams, who retired after a 42-year career at the Daily Gazette in Schenectady, NY. A collection of his weekly “Off the Northway” newspaper columns, and other stories… Read more »
SARATOGA COUNTY LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHS TO OPEN MAY 5 The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum will open a new exhibit, “County Life in Photographs,” on Thursday, May 5, with a 7:00 pm reception. It will remain open through 2022 during the museum’s open hours. The exhibit includes 26 images of gatherings in Saratoga County between the 1870 and… Read more »
Women In War Symposium in Schuylerville The Marshall House’s Women in War: The Revolutionary Experience – A Symposium will be held on May 14, 2022. The event will bring together regional and nationally-known historians of the American Revolution to provide insights into the experiences and actions of some extraordinary women. ” Too often, the important roles women played during the American… Read more »
History Center Launches New Video Series The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County.” Produced in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable and various town historians, episodes will explore Saratoga County’s storied past in delightful detail. The inaugural video, “Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls,” will debut… Read more »
History Center Awards Ceremony On the evening of March 8, 2022, the Saratoga County History Center hosted a gala at Brookside Museum to celebrate the inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award: Carol Godette and James Richmond. About fifty guests, including History Center trustees and staff, gathered in the “Long Room” at Brookside Museum to learn about the… Read more »
The Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections program on Irish history and culture, which was planned for March 12, has been postponed. We plan to reschedule this event. Updated information will be posted as soon as possible.
History Center Spring Offerings The Saratoga County History is pleased to announce two major events this spring featuring prominent local scholars: “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County” with Lauren Roberts on March 24; and “The Deepest Devotion,” with Ben Kemp, who will portray Frederick Grant, the eldest son of Ulysses Grant, on April 6. “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga… Read more »
History Center Brings Ireland to NY! Waterford, NY – Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a partnership with the Waterford (NY) Historical Museum & Cultural Center and Ireland’s Waterford Institute of Technology. On March 12, 2022, 1pm, the three organizations will present “Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections.” The hour-long program will… Read more »
The Saratoga County History welcomes four new trustees to its board, starting in February 2022. The additions are part of the History Center’s exciting growth, and will bring skills and talents key to reaching new audiences and fundraising. William Allerdice has worked on and off for his family’s business, Allerdice Building Supply, Inc., and is currently at his father’s side. … Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center, in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit at Brookside Museum to celebrate Black History Month: “Black Experiences in Saratoga County, 1750-1950.” The expansive exhibit explores the diverse lives of African Americans in Saratoga County from the colonial period through the mid-twentieth century. It is… Read more »
