Our Artisans’ Market is now open for its eighteenth year. Stop by and explore our curated selection of hand-crafted locally made items. Fiber arts, foods, jewelry and pet items…we have it all. Between November 24 and December 23, 2018 we will be open SEVEN days a week. Monday-Thursday 10-4 Friday 10-7 Saturday 12-5 Sunday 12-4 On Friday, December 7… Read more »
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Ceremonial Flag Raising
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Noon the Ballston Spa VFW #358 Color Guard will perform a ceremonial flag raising at the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. The ceremony will include National Anthem played by a member of the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra. Afterwards, the museum will be open until 4 pm. Visitors will be able to have a… Read more »
Jailhouse Rock 5k: 8/18/18 @ 8:18 am
Join us for the 16th Annual Jailhouse Rock 5K on Saturday August 18, 2018 in Ballston Spa, New York. All proceeds from the race support the efforts of SCHS to keep history alive in Saratoga County through collecting, preserving and displaying our history. There will be live music and awards for top finishers and age group winners. You can stop… Read more »
Book Release Presentation
Join us on Tuesday August 7th from 7 pm – 8 pm for the release of the new Mineral Springs of Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa Coloring Book, written and illustrated by Jacqueline S. Gutierrez. Admission is free and profits from the evening’s sales will benefit The Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park and the Saratoga County Historical Society at… Read more »
Colonel Elmer Ellsworth
The American Civil War is one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, affecting everyone in the United States, including those right here in Ballston Spa and Saratoga County. The house containing the Brookside Museum was actually a military academy during the Civil War. The war entered nearly every aspect of a person’s life, inspiring the creation of toys, artwork,… Read more »
Brookside Digs Archeology Experience
Join us for a truly memorable summertime experience as you participate in a real archeology excavation! We can’t wait to start digging in the dirt this summer at Brookside Digs! August 26 – 30, Hartgen Archeological Associates will lead a real excavation and work with participants to make new discoveries about the history of Brookside and Ballston Spa. The program… Read more »
Check out “What is in the Long Room”
BSCSD 6th Grade Art Show “Artists are Inspired by Their Community” opens on March 31st. Students focus on and interpret local Ballston Spa Landmarks after having a virtual tour of the village and a program about the history and context of the locations.
Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you card. Addressee: Mrs. E. J. Stever, Ballston Spa, NY “Dear Mrs. Stever – Thank you all for the useful and pretty gift you sent me. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am Mrs. Grace E. McNeil”
Brookside Digs Archeology Experience
Join us for a truly memorable summertime experience as you participate in a real archeology excavation! We can’t wait to start digging in the dirt this summer at Brookside Digs! July 31-August 4, Hartgen Archeological Associates will lead a real excavation and work with participants to make new discoveries about the history of Brookside and Ballston Spa. The program will… Read more »
2017 Spring Programs and Events
Join us for these great upcoming events at Brookside! We’re looking forward to hearing from some great presenters and organizations this spring. All of these events are free and open to the public. Want to help spread the word? A printable pdf document is available here: 2017 Spring Programs 3.27 These posters can be printed out and posted at your local library, community center… Read more »
