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Our Team

If you want to better understand the talent and skills needed to support the vision and mission of Saratoga County History Center, look no farther than the foundation of the organization. Board of Trustees: President ISOBEL CONNELL Isobel Connell came to this country from the United Kingdom in 1986, and now lives in Clifton Park. Her professional background was in... Read more »

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum to become the Saratoga County History Center

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum is reinventing itself as the Saratoga County History Center. For nearly sixty years, the organization has focused primarily on Brookside Museum (a 1792 summer boarding house in Ballston Spa), catering to local history enthusiasts and genealogy hunters.  By October 2019, however, it was clear to the board of trustees that traditional approaches… Read more »

Experts Next Door Series

Experts Next Door #24 The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort Ted Corbett Former director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation March 21 2024, 7pm After the Revolutionary War, the new nation's earliest resorts were spas following the tradition of those in England. Ballston Spa was one of the earliest and soon eclipsed its rivals in terms... Read more »

Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer, Real McCoy Tap Room

Expert Next Door Series: Mike Schaffer, Real McCoy Tap Room   Join the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum and Mike Schaffer from the Real McCoy Tap Room for the first event in our virtual Expert Next Door Series. For complete details, please watch the video below.  Beers mentioned are available at Savemore Beverage Center in Clifton Park and… Read more »

In-Classroom Programs

Program Fees:  The fee for each program, per class, is $120, plus mileage. Mileage is charged once per visit and calculated at the current federal reimbursement rate round trip from 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Civil War Letters: Seventh grade and high school levels available Discover the world of Alonzo Bump, a local Union soldier who served… Read more »

Preschool Harvest

Preschool Harvest Our in-classroom program is available upon request throughout the season 10:00 – 11:00 am or 1:00 – 2:00 pm Roll up your sleeves and help the farmer process corn from start to finish! Your preschool students will learn about autumn, explore different fall vegetables, and try their hand at shelling, grinding and sifting corn. After their hard work,... Read more »

Sheep to Shawl

Sheep to Shawl, offered each spring to children in nursery school through Grade 5, includes demonstrations and hands-on activities related to the processing of wool, from shearing a sheep to making a shawl. Four unique stations keep the students actively involved as they observe and participate in the shawl-making process. 2024 Dates May 1, 2, 3 & 8, 9, 10... Read more »

Saratoga County History Roundtable Event: The Brothers Low

Sam McKenzie, Brookside museum researcher, will discuss the lives of Isaac and Nicholas Low, successful 18th century merchants and land speculators. New York City men to the core, they nevertheless cast a long shadow in Northern New York State and in the Village of Ballston Spa in particular. One became embroiled in the politics of the War of Independence, and… Read more »

Senior & Community Outreach Programs

We are happy to provide educational and entertaining experiences to all groups. Whether you are an activities coordinator at a retirement community, planning entertainment for your high school or college reunion, or responsible for finding the next meeting place for your quilting club, please contact us to discuss the many options for your organization. We offer a wide range of… Read more »

School Programs

Each year, our school programs serve thousands of students from Saratoga and its surrounding counties. From Sheep to Shawl, to Native New York, to A Brookside Harvest, there are programs to suit many grades and subjects. We also offer in-classroom programming and can customize presentations to meet the needs of your students. Fees for Programs Taking Place at Brookside: $8... Read more »