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Time Travelers’ Experience

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is offering local students an opportunity to travel back in time to uncover local history.  Each day we will explore the foods, games, chores, dangers, and challenges of five different eras.  Discover how historians use archeology, documents, artwork, photographs, and folklore to find out how people lived long ago. “We love giving… Read more »

History Center to Host Take-Out BBQ Dinner on August 11

The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 3 pm to 6 pm.  There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00.  We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only.  All dinners include a… Read more »

Plein Air Painting Class at Brookside Museum

On August 1, 2023, from 6pm–8pm, Artist/Teacher Gail Talmadge will be holding a Plein Air Art Class at the Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY.  The cost of the class is $20.00 for residents of the 12020 zip code and $30.00 for all others.  This cost will cover all supplies and materials necessary for… Read more »

Sounds of Summer Concert Series Returns to History Center

Live music will be flowing from the porch and across the lawn at the Saratoga County History Center this July and August.  Come join us for the third annual Sounds of Summer concert series co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the… Read more »

2023 History Center Historian’s Tours Announced

After a successful launch of Saratoga County Historian’s tours in 2022, the History Center at Brookside Museum has released its tour schedule for 2023. “The response last year was overwhelming” said Jim Richmond who is organizing the tours. “Attendees were excited to learn more about our local history through the stories told by our tour leaders.” Five tours have been… Read more »

Flower Photography Classes at History Center

The Saratoga County History Center is honored to offer a choice of classes on “Capturing Flowers” on Friday, July 14th at 4:00pm and Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am, with photographer David Waite.  The classes, both of which will present the same material, will be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa.  Emphasis will be… Read more »

“A Saratoga Family Tale” to Open June 30 at History Center

The Saratoga County History Center is proud to present a new exhibit, “A Saratoga Family Tale,” which tells the stories of several interconnected families as they established themselves in and around Saratoga County throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.  The exhibit opens June 30 and will be featured in the Long Room at Brookside Museum until November 17. “A Saratoga… Read more »

Craft Fair at Brookside Museum June 24th

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 24, 2023, from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop from over 35 vendors with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products and much more!… Read more »

“Fridays in the Garden” Return to Brookside Museum

This summer, the Saratoga County History Center is delighted to present the return of the popular series, “Fridays in the Garden”.  The programs are to be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa.  All programs are free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated.  Registration for each program is preferred, but not required…. Read more »