From stories of famous and not-so-famous Saratoga County residents to tales of corruption, heroism, and fun entertainment venues, More Saratoga County Stories has it all. This second volume of stories published by the Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) covers various topics related to the history of Saratoga County. This compilation of 66 articles by 33 authors, originally published weekly by… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce that DeCrescente Distributing Company is sponsoring the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that will take place on Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 5 pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. This friendly, casual gathering celebrates two things that go well together, potato chips and beer. The famous Saratoga… Read more »
Mississippi State University exhibit from October 6th to November 11th in Ballston Spa, NY. To celebrate the Bicentennial of Ulysses S. Grant’s Birthday, the Presidential Library at Mississippi State University has created a traveling exhibit about Grant’s life. Banners describe his life from his humble beginnings until his accession to the United States presidency. The exhibition will be presented at the Brookside… Read more »
In 2021, the Saratoga County History Center established an annual award to recognize and celebrate the oft-unnoticed, yet deeply important, work done by public historians, writers, teachers, and museum practitioners. The inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award – Saratoga Springs writer Carol Godette, and Ballston Spa historian Jim Richmond – were selected by a committee comprised of… Read more »
The 245th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, America’s Turning Point, will be commemorated on Surrender Day Monday, October 17, 9:30 A.M. in Schuylerville’s Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River with artillery firings, sword surrender ceremony, and music. Surrender Day commemorates the victory of the American army of General Horatio Gates over British forces commanded by General John Burgoyne… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announced today that it is seeking craft vendors for its 22nd Annual Artisan’s Market. This juried market is to be held at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum (SCHC @ Brookside Museum) from November 26th – December 24th. The Artisan’s Market features only hand made- hand crafted products created by… Read more »
Visit the Saratoga County History Center at the Brookside Museum for a mouthful of history! George Crum serves up his famous Saratoga chips in SCHC’s newest exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The chip exhibition comes in large part from the tasty collection of Alan Richer from Saratoga Lake, the greatest American collector of chips. … Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to sponsor a presentation on the Civil War letters of Saratoga County resident, Alonzo Bump, by David Handy, author of the recently released book Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry on Thursday, September 26 at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru serving Miller’s Backyard BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday, September 16 from 3pm to 6pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY. “Fundraising is important to support our mission to preserve and share the diverse histories of Saratoga County,” explains Trustee Donna Dardaris. “We are… Read more »
Jackpot! The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce the beginning of a hoped-for long-term partnership with the Mob Museum, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The connections between Saratoga and “Sin City” are notorious, and the possibilities for future exhibits and events are exciting! To kick-off the partnership, Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Professor… Read more »
