We are working with the #518RainbowHunt movement to create an online exhibit featuring community photos and stories. In 2021, we will have a live exhibit at the museum marking the one-year anniversary of the shut-down. The exhibit depends entirely on your cooperation. We want to learn what inspired you to participate and what your family experienced during these historic, troubling times…. Read more »
Travel back in time to explore local history. Each day we will discover the foods, games, chores, dangers, challenges, and recreation of five different eras. Each day will include a student-made snack and opportunities for making craft items to take home and keep. Students will also prepare presentations about their discoveries during the week to share with their families on the… Read more »
Brookside Museum will be closed to the public through April 13. As an organization that works closely with many individuals who are in the high risk category for the Covid-19 illness, we have been paying close attention to the recommendations from local, state, and federal agencies. At this time, we have come to the conclusion that the safest path forward… Read more »
Craft and Antique Vendors Wanted The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum is holding a craft and antique fair on Saturday, June 13 from 9 am – 4 pm. SCHS is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antique/historic collectables and farm products. Click here for the vendor application
Travel Back in Time to an 18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum Friday, February 7 7:00 – 8:30 (Snow Date: Saturday, February 8) Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate made with a historical flair and taste sweet treats of the Colonial era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the… Read more »
Thank you all for a wonderful and successful Holiday Season and Artisans’ Market. Twenty-Six local artists and makers shared their wares with our community. Congratulations to Susan V., who was the winner of our gift basket raffle. Although our doors are closed to the public until February 5, 2020, we will continue to be hard at work in our historic… Read more »
Join us at the Artisans’ Market! The market runs Saturday, November 30th through Monday, December 23rd 2019. Hours: Tuesdays – Thursdays 10am – 4pm Fridays 10am – 6pm Saturdays 12pm – 5pm Sundays 12pm – 4pm Special Pop-Up Date: Monday December 23rd, 10am – 4pm Shop a variety of local, hand-made items, perfect for gifting or for yourself! This year… Read more »
The Saratoga County Historical Society/Brookside Museum has begun a campaign to reorganize and prevent the potential closure of the museum. Help SCHS/Brookside to temporarily remain open while we being the process of restructuring for a sustainable future. A grass roots “Save Brookside” campaign has begun in order to fill the rest of the budget shortfall for the rest of this… Read more »
SCHS/Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa Rotary, and Malta Sunrise Rotary are joining forces with the Ballston Spa Central School District to have a BBQ FUNDRAISER on October 5th, 12-4 pm at the Brookside Museum. Scotties BackPack Program helps food challenged children stay properly fed on the weekends. This program is administered by the Ballston Spa Central School District. 100% of the… Read more »
The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum has been awarded a 2019 Greater Hudson Heritage Network Collection Needs Assessment Program Grant. The Collection Needs Assessment Program: Site Assessment and Supplies is administered by Greater Hudson Heritage Network, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts. For 2019 grant year, 35 grant applications were received from institutions… Read more »
