An Artist’s Way: Oils and Mixed Media by Pat McEvoy Nov. 6-Dec. 23, 2015 Join us! Friday, November 6, from 5 – 8pm at the opening reception for An Artist’s Way, a new exhibit of works by Saratoga Springs artist Pat McEvoy. McEvoy’s beautifully colorful works focus both on the majesty of landscapes and the simplicity of happenstance still-lifes. Oil paints are her primary… Read more »
Long Room Lecture Series Authors and Researchers Share Their Stories War on the Middleline: The 1780 Ballston Raid Thursday, November 19 7:00 pm Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm for “War on the Middleline,” a presentation by Jim Richmond, a local independent historian. He will discuss the story of the local conflict between the… Read more »
Brook’toberfest 2015 was a great success! Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and OUR GUESTS! Hope you all had a great time. Stay tuned for event pictures, raffle winners and more!
It’s getting to be that time of year! Teachers are planning lessons, classroom visitors and field trips. If you are a teacher or administrator, consider exploring our assorted educational programs. We love to welcome students to programs here at the museum and we are also happy to travel to your classroom. Native New York (Best suited for 4th and 7th… Read more »
Race Results! Overall Race Results By Age Groups Many thanks to all of our runners, volunteers, staff and sponsors!
Enjoying a sunny summer day at Brown’s Beach in Stillwater today, it is almost possible to imagine oneself in this 100-year old postcard. Remove powerboats, jet skis, and parking lots, and add reams of fabric to your bathing suit, and you’re there!
There is no more beautiful thoroughbred racetrack in America than our own. For more than 150 years, Pink Sheet readers, odds makers, and “favorite-namers” (“Banbury! I live on that street!”) join the roar as each “sure bet” rounds the final turn. Most bets are lost, but fun memories live on!
Brookside Ambassadors Brookside is looking for a few friendly volunteers to staff our new front desk! Brookside Ambassadors are the public face of the museum. They will greet visitors, handle museum store sales, assist with clerical tasks and help keep the public areas of the museum tidy. Interested volunteers would need to be able to commit to 2 three hour shifts per… Read more »
Marjorie Roberts & Lucy Stever walk in Troy, NY on December 9, 1930. (Photograph from the Lucy Stever Collection).
Below is a view of the Elmwood Farm House’s Side Porch. The woman standing on stoop is noted as ”K.S.” who was photographed on December 27, 1933. Get ready for the snow, everyone!
