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Happy Thanksgiving

Thank you card. Addressee: Mrs. E. J. Stever, Ballston Spa, NY “Dear Mrs. Stever – Thank you all for the useful and pretty gift you sent me. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am Mrs. Grace E. McNeil”

Fresh Paint Open House

Join us as we share our gratitude to everyone involved in the recent painting project on Wednesday November 15, 2017 3 to 4 pm.

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Saratoga Arts in Public Places

  Join us for this month’s exhibit in conjunction with Saratoga Art in Public Places program. This month’s featured artists are local photographer Cathy Hall and local painter Shannon M. Wilson. The exhibit will be on display until September 30.

A Taste Through Time

A delicious evening where culinary history inspires a 21st Century menu Thursday October 12, 2017 Excelsior Springs Saratoga Springs, NY 6:00 to 9:00 PM Silent Auction, food and music by CC Vagabonds   Tickets/Honorary Committee One reservation $50.00 USD Donation Only $50.00 USD Donation Only $100.00 USD Table of 8 – reserved $325.00 USD Honorary Committee – Society $100.00 USD… Read more »

Looking for Volunteers and Runners

The Jailhouse Rock 5k kicks off on Saturday August 19th at 8:30 am. There are several opportunities to volunteer. Please consider helping out. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4daaad2faaf94-jailhouse We also need runners and walkers to enjoy our fast, personal record course. Online registration ends at 2 pm on Thursday August 17th and prices increase to $30 for in person registration August 18-19th. Stop by… Read more »

After Hours

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram For more information and to register please go to our website:  http://afterhoursvintage.com/  

Brookside Digs Archeology Experience

Join us for a truly memorable summertime experience as you participate in a real archeology excavation! We can’t wait to start digging in the dirt this summer at Brookside Digs! July 31-August 4, Hartgen Archeological Associates will lead a real excavation and work with participants to make new discoveries about the history of Brookside and Ballston Spa. The program will… Read more »

2017 Spring Programs and Events

Join us for these great upcoming events at Brookside!  We’re looking forward to hearing from some great presenters and organizations this spring.  All of these events are free and open to the public. Want to help spread the word? A printable pdf document is available here: 2017 Spring Programs 3.27 These posters can be printed out and posted at your local library, community center… Read more »

Visions: An Exhibit by Artists from Living Resources

Discover over 60 pieces of unique art created by the artists at Living Resources. This is our third year of having Living Resources artists display their work at Brookside, and the show gets better every year. The title of this year’s show is Visions. The exhibition will be open through March 30, 2017.

February 13, 1919: Dusty Roads in Ballston Spa

Here’s a peek into what was happening in Ballston Spa 98 years ago thanks to the newspaper archive found at fultonhistory.com. In the “Of Local Interest” section, numerous parties, programs and theatrical shows were publicized. The addition of an electric coffee grinder to the equipment of the Hudson Store on Front Street created some buzz in the community as well…. Read more »