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 »
Our Artisans’ Market is now open for its eighteenth year. Stop by and explore our curated selection of hand-crafted locally made items. Fiber arts, foods, jewelry and pet items…we have it all. Between November 24 and December 23, 2018 we will be open SEVEN days a week. Monday-Thursday 10-4 Friday 10-7 Saturday 12-5 Sunday 12-4 On Friday, December 7… Read more »
Rather than fight mother nature, we will postpone tonight’s (11/15) program on Local War Heroes to next Tuesday, November 20 7 PM at Brookside Museum. The program will feature 4 local war heroes in 4 American wars as described in prior e-mails and on our website. https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.com We hope you will be able to attend as we honor our veterans… Read more »
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Noon the Ballston Spa VFW #358 Color Guard will perform a ceremonial flag raising at the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. The ceremony will include National Anthem played by a member of the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra. Afterwards, the museum will be open until 4 pm. Visitors will be able to have a… Read more »
Please join us for an extraordinary evening as Medium and Intuitive, Rev. Kelly M. Ballard touches in with the beyond for an opportunity to connect with loved ones on the other side. Kelly is a fourth-generation Medium and is known for her ability to bring messages from those in the Spirit world, delivered with a little bit of humor and… Read more »
