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 »
The beloved annual Saratoga County craft fair at Brookside Museum will return on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, and farm products. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted. “The county-wide craft fair gets better each year, and we cannot wait for our guests to… Read more »
By-law Change From time to time, the By-laws of the organization need to be updated. Our by-laws are available on our website. The by-laws do not yet reflect the change in the organization’s name from Saratoga County Historical Society to Saratoga County History Center. The proposal is “wherever the title Saratoga County Historical Society appears in the by-laws, it be… Read more »
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new book on local history. Off the Northway is a compilation of 83 articles written by longtime local journalist Stephen Williams, who retired after a 42-year career at the Daily Gazette in Schenectady, NY. A collection of his weekly “Off the Northway” newspaper columns, and other stories… Read more »
SARATOGA COUNTY LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHS TO OPEN MAY 5 The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum will open a new exhibit, “County Life in Photographs,” on Thursday, May 5, with a 7:00 pm reception. It will remain open through 2022 during the museum’s open hours. The exhibit includes 26 images of gatherings in Saratoga County between the 1870 and… Read more »
Women In War Symposium in Schuylerville The Marshall House’s Women in War: The Revolutionary Experience – A Symposium will be held on May 14, 2022. The event will bring together regional and nationally-known historians of the American Revolution to provide insights into the experiences and actions of some extraordinary women. ” Too often, the important roles women played during the American… Read more »
History Center Launches New Video Series The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County.” Produced in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable and various town historians, episodes will explore Saratoga County’s storied past in delightful detail. The inaugural video, “Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls,” will debut… Read more »
History Center Awards Ceremony On the evening of March 8, 2022, the Saratoga County History Center hosted a gala at Brookside Museum to celebrate the inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award: Carol Godette and James Richmond. About fifty guests, including History Center trustees and staff, gathered in the “Long Room” at Brookside Museum to learn about the… Read more »
The Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections program on Irish history and culture, which was planned for March 12, has been postponed. We plan to reschedule this event. Updated information will be posted as soon as possible.
History Center Spring Offerings The Saratoga County History is pleased to announce two major events this spring featuring prominent local scholars: “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County” with Lauren Roberts on March 24; and “The Deepest Devotion,” with Ben Kemp, who will portray Frederick Grant, the eldest son of Ulysses Grant, on April 6. “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga… Read more »
