Saratoga County History Center Vice President on Federal Commission Sean Kelleher, the vice president of the Saratoga County History Center, has been appointed to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission. This federal commission works with communities along the Erie Canal to celebrate and promote the Canal’s heritage. Kelleher directs communications and is a project director for special events at… 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 24, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. The fair is very… Read more »
Civil War Letters and Native New York Program Available While schools and educational programs are returning to normal, the Saratoga County History Center is expanding its staff and offering quality and interactive programs to kindergarten through grade 12 schools. The History Center continues its famous 40-year tradition of the Sheep to Shawl program but has expanded its interactive experiences like… Read more »
Halfmoon Historian and Recent Wilton Historian Join Top Business, Historical, and Philanthropic Leaders The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees, Lynda Bryan and Karen James. The two new members are from Saratoga County and bring their longstanding knowledge of the region’s population to the History Center. “We… Read more »
Forgotten Crossroad Video Release In March The Saratoga County History Center today announced that the Bacon Hill community is the subject of an upcoming local history documentary, which will premiere in special screenings in March. The documentary is part of the Forgotten Crossroads series of videos which tells the history and stories of people living in still-existing communities that started… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center will host a monthly series of informal Historian Tea Talks, presented by historians from around the county, beginning in February. Tea and cookies will be served, and the talks will take place in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. “Any excuse to get together with like-minded people over tea and cookies is a good one,” said… Read more »
Saratoga County Artisans and Brookside Museum Benefit Celebrating 22 years, the largest Saratoga County handmade/handcrafted local Artisan Market wrapped up its run at the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa. The market welcomed more than 950 attendees and over 25 artisans. The Saratoga County History Center announced today that over $7800 was raised to support preserving and sharing the… Read more »
Saratoga County History Center Announces Outstanding Capital Campaign The Saratoga County History Center announced today that its “Finish the Job!” campaign surpassed its $46,000 goal to preserve the Brookside Museum and its history. The fundraiser from November and December will replace 70-year-old storm windows, renovate the museum’s storage areas and store, refinish floors, and enhance its energy efficiency. The trustees… Read more »
Renovations and New Exhibition being Installed The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) announced today that Brookside Museum exhibits will be closed through the end of March. The museum will be doing renovations and installing an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County to open in spring 2023. Field Horne, president of the SCHC, said, “This new exhibition of this… Read more »
The Global War for American Independence – Experts Next Door Saratoga County History Center is hosting a virtual event on January 31st The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) announces a virtual presentation by Dr. Eliga Gould on the Global War for American Revolution. Dr. Gould will participate in the History Center’s popular virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door.” At 7… Read more »
