Saratoga County History Center Launches “Saratoga History Happy Hours” Three Happy Hours Featuring Local Historians from the Real McCoy Beer Company Saratoga County History Center members are invited to our inaugural Saratoga History Happy Hour at the Real McCoy Beer Company in Ballston Spa. The Saratoga History Happy Hour is a series of three happy hour vibe programs where local… Read more »
Lend-A-Hand Grants an Exhibition on the History of Saratoga County The Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $2,500 grant from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund as part of their Lend-A-Hand program. The grant was presented at the Community Fund’s annual award reception and will support an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County to open… Read more »
Saratoga County History Center Launches “Brookside Books” Ten Local Books Highlighted during Artisan Market at Brookside Museum Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa has announced a new initiative, “Brookside Books,” a collection of ten books written and signed by members of the History Center that cover a wide range of historical topics. The books are sold… Read more »
Brookside Museum’s “Finish the Job” Campaign on Giving Tuesday Saratoga County History Center Announces Special Thank You Gifts for Giving Tuesday’s Global Day of Giving The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum will be providing special thank-you gifts on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, as part of its annual appeal, “Finish the Job.” Giving Tuesday is a… Read more »
Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 5pm DeCrescente Distributing Company is sponsoring the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that celebrates two things that go well together, potato chips and beer. The famous Saratoga Chips are the feature of the museum’s current exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The festival, a… Read more »
Celebrate the holiday season at Brookside Museum during the 22nd annual Artisans’ Market which opens on Small Business Saturday, November 26, and will run through Saturday, December 24, 2022. The annual market features only handmade/handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much more! Shoppers can stroll through the market and… Read more »
Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $10,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Regrowth and Capacity Grants. The grant will increase staffing hours for the History Center education staff. The History Center offers a variety of educational programs, serving children and adults. The responsive funding of NYSCA is providing nearly 1000… Read more »
Saratoga County Funds a Community History Exhibit at the History Center Covid Money Funds an Exhibition on the History of Saratoga County Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $25,000 grant from the Saratoga Non-Profit Relief Grant Fund. These funds will support an immersive exhibition designed and built by professionals on the history of Saratoga County… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center and DeCrescente Distributing Company are proud to announce that the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival at Brookside Museum will feature Saratoga Chips, Saratoga Springs’ Druthers Brewing Company’s All-in IPA, and seasonal favorite Sam Adams’ Oktoberfest. The festival takes place on Saturday, November 12, from 1-5 pm at Brookside Museum, located at 21 Fairground Avenue in… Read more »
Ballston Spa, NY – The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum has launched its Annual Appeal, “Finish the Job,” with the objective of complete stabilization of the historic building in the coming year. The goal of the current phase, $45,000, will fund energy efficiency and long-postponed repair of space required for museum operations and care of its… Read more »
