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 »
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 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 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 »
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” 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 »
Brookside Museum’s “Finish the Job” Campaign on Giving Tuesday Saratoga County History Center Announces Special Thank You Gifts for Giving Tuesday’s Global Day of Giving The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum will be providing special thank-you gifts on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, as part of its annual appeal, “Finish the Job.” Giving Tuesday is a… Read more »
Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 5pm DeCrescente Distributing Company is sponsoring the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that celebrates two things that go well together, potato chips and beer. The famous Saratoga Chips are the feature of the museum’s current exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The festival, a… Read more »
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 »
