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History Center Launches DEI Initiative

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2021 Contact: Dr. Michael Landis Chair, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 History Center Launches DEI Initiative Ballston Spa, NY – With an eye toward long-term growth and relevancy, the Saratoga County History Center has launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.  An ad-hoc committee consisting of area… Read more »

Commemorating the Battles of Saratoga and the 250th Anniversary of the American War for Independence

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2021 Contact: Michael Landis, Ph.D. Chair, Communications Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 Commemorating the Battles of Saratoga and the 250th Anniversary of the American War for Independence Ballston Spa, NY – The year 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of the American War for Independence, and the Saratoga County History Center… Read more »

Ballston Spa National Bank Sponsors “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt”

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2021 Contact: Michael Landis, Ph.D. Chair, Communications Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 Ballston Spa National Bank Sponsors “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt” Ballston Spa, NY – Big news!  Ballston Spa National Bank, excited about the county-wide “treasure hunt” hosted by the Saratoga County History Center, has offered a generous sponsorship!… Read more »

History Center Publishes New Book: Saratoga County Stories

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2021 Contact: Michael Landis, Ph.D. Chair, Communications Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 History Center Publishes New Book: Saratoga County Stories Ballston Spa, NY – The trustees, staff, and volunteers of the Saratoga County History Center, in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable, are thrilled to announce the publication of Saratoga… Read more »

SCHC Trustee Russ VanDervoort to Present at State Conference

SCHC Trustee Russ VanDervoort to Present at State Conference   On Tuesday, September 14, Saratoga County History Center Trustee Russ VanDervoort will present his talk “A Woman Voter in 1842 in Waterford?” at the Association of Public Historians of New York State annual conference in Oswego. The talk, which will occur at 10:45am at Lake Ontario Events & Conference Center,… Read more »

History Center Creates Annual Public History Award

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2021 Contact: Michael Landis, Ph.D. Chair, Communications Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 History Center Creates Annual Public History Award Ballston Spa, NY – The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the creation of an annual award to be presented to an individual (or organization) in the greater Saratoga region… Read more »

Brookside Visitors Recognize Family & Friends in New Exhibit

When Jim Denison visited Brookside Museum on July 22, 2021, he never expected to see family. Nor, for that matter, did Janet and Jean Kussius. Brookside’s brand new exhibit on Saratoga County country stores offers viewers a charming, and often surprising, glimpse into the not-too-distant past. Mr. Denison, born in 1949, recognized his father, as well as a few other… Read more »

“A Gangster’s Paradise” at Saratoga County History Center

“A Gangster’s Paradise” at Saratoga County History Center The Saratoga County History Roundtable will host a welcome back night at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, on Wednesday, August 18. The program begins at 6:00 PM with a tour of the four new exhibits in the museum. Docents will be available to share… Read more »

Family Fun Fridays at Brookside

Ballston Spa, NY – Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break at Brookside Museum.  Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games.  The calendar may read 2021, but Fridays at Brookside will be like 1771!… Read more »

Saratoga County History Center Dedicates New Handicap Access Area

Saratoga County History Center Dedicates New Handicap Access Area Saratoga County, NY – The Saratoga County History Center held a “Hats Off Ceremony” to unveil its new handicap access area on July 13. The area is dedicated in the memory of Marjory Clark and made possible from donations by her family and the Saratoga Rotary Club.  “As you know we are… Read more »