A large trove of rare and out-of-print Saratoga history books goes on sale at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa, on Saturday, June 22, during the annual Craft and Antique Fair. The books, which are either library duplicates or were donated for sale, include many of the most sought-after titles that cannot be found in bookstores. Among the highlights are multiple copies… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce our annual county-wide craft fair! This family-friendly free event will be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop from over 50 vendors with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products and much more!… Read more »
In recognition of the summer solstice, The Saratoga County History Center Board is pleased to announce a unique program on sundials from ancient times to today. Jere Blackwelder, former President of the History Center’s Board of Trustees will travel through the centuries, exploring how civilizations have viewed time since the beginnings of agriculture through numerous cultures to the modern age… Read more »
Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Wednesday, May 15th, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, cole slaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Saratoga County Public History Awards. The award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to extending knowledge and understanding of the history of Saratoga County. A celebratory event will be held at Brookside Museum on Tuesday, May 7, beginning at 6… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9pm. This event, to support the programs of Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. Doors open at 5:30PM, and dinner will begin at 6PM. … Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center has announced the dates for the release of its newest film – Vischer Ferry, a Forgotten Crossroads. The film will premiere on Thursday April 11 at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. On April 25 at 7 pm the film will be available for viewing at the Vischer Ferry Firehouse, 360 Riverview Road… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Theodore Corbett on “The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as Resort”. This will be the 24rd presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Thursday, March 21st through Zoom. After the Revolutionary War, the new nation’s… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/2024-craft-antique-fair/ for more information, or contact… Read more »
Following the tremendous success of last year’s series, and after many requests for a repeat, the Saratoga County History Center is delighted to host another series of Historian Tea Talks, with new speakers and topics, in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. Tea and cookies will be served. Space is limited, so registration is appreciated. There is a suggested donation… Read more »
