In recognition of the 105th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One, Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” on Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum. Paul has served as town historian since 2009… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a program entitled “Low Bridge on the Erie Canal” on Monday, October 23 at 7pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Town of Clifton Park Historian, John Scherer, will highlight the history of the local section of the canal using historical photographs and objects from his Town Historian’s collection. Scherer has… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a special program entitled “Ballston’s Sacrifice in the War with Mexico” on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Local Historians John Cromie and Dave Waite will team up to present the story of the Mexican War on both the national and local level in a multimedia… Read more »
***This event has been postponed. Please watch our website for updates on upcoming events and programs.*** The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a Trivia Night fund raising event to be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6 to 9 pm. The event will be hosted by Ballston Spa… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on Friday, September 15, 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 »
Matt Bonk 8:00 AM (1 hour ago) to bcc: me FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24. 2023 Contact: Matt Bonk Saratoga County History Center matt@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 Saratoga County History Center Hosting Presentation on the “Iron Hearted Regiment” The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks (Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, NY) on Wednesday, September 13th from 7pm to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
