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Two New Members Join The Saratoga County History Center’s Board of Trustees

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 »

Bacon Hill Hamlet Is The Focus Of History Center Video

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 »

Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum

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 »

Artisan Market Wraps Up a Great Season

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 »

“Finish the Job!” Rousing Success for Brookside

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 »

Brookside Museum Closed for the Winter

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

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 »

Saratoga History Happy Hours

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 »

Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Supports the History Center

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”

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 »