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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
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
Sheep to Shawl
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 »