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 »
The 17th Annual Jailhouse Rock 5K will take place on Saturday August 17, 2019 in Ballston Spa, New York. The race is sponsored by the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. All proceeds from the race support the efforts of SCHS to keep history alive in Saratoga County through collecting, preserving and displaying our history. There will be live… Read more »
This unique exhibition, opening on July 5, 2019, explores poultry’s place in the economic, social, and cultural life of Saratoga County. On Friday, August 2, 5-8 pm, we will be celebrating the arrival of our live hens on site and the exhibition with a party and activities for all ages.
Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 pm – Saratoga County History Roundtable and Brookside Museum: Abner Doubleday 200th Birthday Party at Brookside Museum On June 26, join members of the Saratoga County History Roundtable and Brookside Museum to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abner Doubleday’s birth in Ballston Spa. The talk and birthday party will be held at 7:30 PM at Brookside… Read more »
Thursday, May 23, 7 pm, J.S. Wooley-The Man, The Photographer, The Innovator. Free lecture and book signing by Richard Timberlake. Mr. Timberlake and several of his co-authors will share the latest research on ca. 1900 photographer Jesse Wooley (1867-1943). Based in Ballston Spa, Wooley traveled the globe documenting the rapidly change world. He produced elaborate travelogue Slide Lantern shows as public… Read more »
Saturday, March 30, 7 pm The Masquerade at Brookside Join us for an evening of music, dancing, drink, light refreshment, games, portraits and more. Wear nineteenth-century style clothing, creative masquerade costumes, or other formal wear. Space is limited click below for tickets. https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/10380-the-masquerade-at-brookside
Living Resources and Brookside Museum present Reflections, an exhibit of works by local artists. Opening Reception: Saturday, February 2, 1-3 pm Exhibit is open February 2 through March 30, 2019 during museum hours.
Saturday, March 30, 7 pm The Masquerade at Brookside Inspired by a fascinating newspaper article about an 1830 masquerade ball at the Sans Souci Hotel in Ballston Spa, this event invites attendees to join us for an evening of music, dancing, drink, light refreshment, games, portraits and more. Wear nineteenth-century style clothing, creative masquerade costumes, or other formal wear. Don… Read more »
Friday, February 1 Reopening for the 2019 Season 18th Century Chocolate House–Discover the history of Chocolate during BSBPA’s popular First Friday Chocolate Festival. 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 18th Century and hear about how its use has… Read more »
