We are delighted to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new learning and play space, the History Hunters Hangout, at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This interactive new space is designed for children and families to engage with history through hands-on activities, creative play, and games. The event will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at 1:00 PM. In… Read more »
On Thursday, April 10th, at 7pm, join Joanne and Rick Reynolds, in Brookside Museum, as they share the story of their personal and professional road trip from the beginning to the end of America’s Route 66 – from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. This presentation is not a travelogue but an examination of the story of this road. Full… Read more »
Saratoga County History Center, together with Ballston Spa Committee for Arts, are delighted to invite the community to an Opera Saratoga performance of Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo on Saturday, March 8th at 2pm at Brookside Museum. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s. Mariana’s family encourages her to have her portrait painted by… Read more »
Saratoga’s Black Heritage: A Guidebook, a new 64-page book that tells previously-unknown stories of Black achievers, is now available free of charge. Published by the Saratoga County History Center of Ballston Spa, it was researched and written by Field Horne. Sponsored by Business for Good, the Adirondack Trust Company, and Amsure, the book contains thirty tales, each with an… Read more »
Following the tremendous success of the last two years’ series, 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 of $5 for each talk,… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is proud to announce the next installment of our Winter Concert Series, Lark Strings. Led by Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore College, Michael Emery, and including Jessica Belflower, Stephani Emery and André Laurent O’Neil. Lark Strings plays composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart alongside the rock musicians they influenced. Each member excels in their own careers… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Connor Williams on “Greetings from the Great Camps: The History of the Adirondack Vacation”. This will be the 26th presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Thursday, January 23rd through Zoom. In 1850, the Adirondack region… Read more »
The String Theory Trio is a newly formed ensemble comprised of three friends, Brian Mooney, Dana Probeyahn-Smith, and Kathryn Tomlin who recently began exploring the repertoire that exists for two violins and a cello. With decades of musical experience and training between the three musicians, they have performed with local orchestras, choral groups, chamber groups, and have taught their instruments… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Cloaks and Greatcoats: 18th Century Outerwear” with Henry Cooke, an expert in 18th century clothing. This presentation will take place on Friday, January 3rd, at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The need to keep oneself warm during the winter months is nothing new and was a challenge that people also faced in the… Read more »
50 years ago, a dedicated group of local individuals opened the doors to Brookside Museum and Saratoga County History Center is still here, and ready to celebrate this milestone. For half a century we have been dedicated to the mission of bettering Saratoga County and preserving its history, an endeavor made possible through perseverance, passion and the steadfast support of our… Read more »
