Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum - News

News

What’s New

Find out what’s new at The Brookside Museum

Artisans Market Hours

NEW HOLIDAY HOURS through December 23, 2016 Monday – Thursday 10 am to 4 pm Friday 10 am to 7 pm Saturday 11 am to 5 pm Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm

Brookside Museum Artisan Market

Calling all Artisans! We are looking for talented local makers to be part of this year’s Artisan Market at Brookside Museum this holiday season! Please contact Beth at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org for information. 2016-artisan-market-application

Fall Programs at Brookside

  LONG ROOM LECTURE: HAWKWOOD: DIGGING UP THE PAST Thursday, November 3 7:00 pm Town of Ballston Historian Rick Reynolds will discuss the recent archeology excavations and research surrounding the Hawkwood Mansion site and nature preserve project in the Town of Ballston. Pre-registration is not required. The program is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. BALLSTON SPA WALKING TOUR Sunday,… Read more »

Brook’toberfest 2016

Please join us for Brook’toberfest 2016. A fun evening where our culinary history will inspire a 21st century menu.
Thursday October 13, 2016, Excelsior Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Tickets are still available – RSVP today!

Journeys Art Exhibit Coming to Brookside’s Long Room Gallery

                          Local artist and author, Eva Marie Loucks announced she will have a solo art exhibition, Journeys, at the Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society’s Long Room Gallery September 9th – November 5th, with an artist reception on Friday, October 7th, from 6:00-8:00 PM. This exhibit will featuring 38 works by Loucks, this being her… Read more »

Horses! Exhibit Now Open

The Long Room Gallery at Brookside Museum is now displaying the work of 6 equine artists including Sharon Castro, Sue Clark, Sharon Crute, Connie Bush, Susan Aleksejczyk and Andrea Neiman.   Visit the exhibit Tuesday through Friday, 10am – 4 pm and Saturdays from 12 pm – 4 pm.  The exhibit is currently open and will run through September 2…. Read more »

A Toy Cannon for July 4th

  One of the unusual items in the collection of the Saratoga County Historical Society is a small cannon.  In the years following the American Revolution, it was common to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with various explosive activities, including fireworks and the firing of cannons.  Some of the cannons had taken part in battles years before.  Others were… Read more »

Archeology Camp at Brookside Museum

                            Brookside Digs: An Archeology Experience.  Best suited for ages 10 – 16, participants will be able to work beside archeologists from Hartgen Archeological Associates and experience a full excavation- from the research to the digging and cleaning to the artifact analysis.  This program brings together science, mathematics, social studies and… Read more »