After a successful launch of Saratoga County Historian’s tours in 2022, the History Center at Brookside Museum has released its tour schedule for 2023. “The response last year was overwhelming” said Jim Richmond who is organizing the tours. “Attendees were excited to learn more about our local history through the stories told by our tour leaders.” Five tours have been… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is honored to offer a choice of classes on “Capturing Flowers” on Friday, July 14th at 4:00pm and Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am, with photographer David Waite. The classes, both of which will present the same material, will be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. Emphasis will be… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is proud to present a new exhibit, “A Saratoga Family Tale,” which tells the stories of several interconnected families as they established themselves in and around Saratoga County throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The exhibit opens June 30 and will be featured in the Long Room at Brookside Museum until November 17. “A Saratoga… Read more »
Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will be ready to… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce our annual county-wide craft fair! This family-friendly free event will be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop from over 35 vendors with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products and much more!… Read more »
This summer, the Saratoga County History Center is delighted to present the return of the popular series, “Fridays in the Garden”. The programs are to be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa. All programs are free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated. Registration for each program is preferred, but not required…. Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on Friday, June 2, 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 baked… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to announce, “A Call to Duty: Saratoga County Veterans in WWII”, a free talk presented by Chris Carola on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm. As a history buff and former AP reporter, Chris has had the opportunity to interview several WWII veterans over the years. He was inspired to research and document the experiences… Read more »
The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1pm-4pm. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that… Read more »
The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center invite residents and tourists alike to celebrate the storied history of their beloved Saratoga County in a new exhibit at Brookside Museum: “Saratoga County: Our Home!” “Saratoga County: Our Home!”, which opens May 20, 2023, takes guests on an immersive, artifact-rich journey spanning four centuries of Saratoga life, business, and… Read more »
