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. […]
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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
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Archeology Camp at Brookside Museum
Brookside Digs: An Archeology Experience. Best suited for ages 10 – 16, participants will be able to work
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A Small but Important Artifact for Memorial Day
Within Brookside’s collection is a small artifact, that appears on first glimpse to be a coin. However, the story is far more fascinating and touching than anyone might expect. This item
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April 2016 Long Room Lectures
Authors and Researchers Share Their Stories These programs are free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted. Pre-registration is not required. Presentations will be held at Brookside
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Brookside Gown Featured in New Book on Regency Clothing
Congratulations to former Brookside volunteer Cassidy Percoco on the publication of her new book “Regency Women’s Dress: Techniques and Patterns 1800-1830.” One of the dresses in the book is from
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Saratoga County Leap Year Observations
As today is February 29, we find ourselves curious about how Leap Year has been observed in Saratoga County in the past. Here are a few snippets collected from the
Teething, Nineteenth Century Style
Teething is one of the many challenges of both childhood and parenthood. It is a painful, tiring, and patience-testing experience for all involved. One hundred years ago, mothers frequently saw advertisements offering relief for their babies and promising rest to exhausted parents. However, some remedies had tragic consequences.
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Frederick Douglass Visits Saratoga County in 1849
While online today, you may have noticed that today’s “Google Doodle” honors Frederick Douglass. Born on an unknown date around 1818, he later chose to celebrate his birthday on February 14.
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A “Happy Family” of Squirrels in Ballston Spa in 1883
Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. (Don’t believe us? Get the rest of the story at this link.) Do you like squirrels? Ballston Spa resident Sherman Hayner certainly did. Check out this