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 »
The trustees of the Saratoga County History Center wish to thank the community for their generosity and commitment to preserving public history. The 2021 annual fundraising campaign – “Preserve the Porch!” – was a rousing success. In November and December of 2021, the campaign yielded an impressive $20,720.00. Moreover, an anonymous donor graciously agreed to match funds up to $10,000.00,… Read more »
The inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award have been announced . . . James Richmond is the founder and coordinator of the Saratoga County History Roundtable, a group dedicated to investigating and discussing local history. In 2019, he received a special award from the Association of Public Historians of New York, and has been a close associate… Read more »
The Saratoga County History center is festooning the porch of the beloved Brookside Museum with holiday decorations, and welcoming friends and families to take their holiday pictures and portraits on the front lawn. A joyful seasonal sleigh will serve as a unique background for pictures, and a photographer will be on hand to take professional-quality snapshots and to ensure no… Read more »
Nestled in historic Ballston Spa, at the west end of fashionable Front Street, sits venerable Brookside Museum. Built in 1792, just four years after the ratification of the United States Constitution, the grand mansion sports eight white columns and a welcoming front porch. Few structures anywhere in Saratoga County are as iconic. Brookside was the first respectable hotel in either… Read more »
The beloved “Artisan’s Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2021, running from “Small Business Saturday” November 27 through December 24. Like its predecessors, the 21st installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to delicious syrups and edibles – simply the best… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
