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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 »

Old-time musicians John Kirk and Trish Miller will bring their traditional “fiery fiddle tunes” and other folk gems rooted in American traditions to the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that will take place on Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 5 P.M. at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. Kirk and Miller are a married couple from Saratoga County’s… Read more »

History Favorites – Trustees’ Choice Presentation Saratoga County History Center Annual Meeting celebrates its  60th birthday November 2 at 7pm at the Brookside Museum The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) is pleased to announce its 60th annual meeting at the Brookside Museum on November 2 at 7pm in Ballston Spa, NY.  The trustees offer a “show and tell” featuring some… Read more »

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 »