Live music will be flowing from the porch and across the lawn at the Saratoga County History Center this July and August. Come join us for the third annual Sounds of Summer concert series co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the… Read more »
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2023 History Center Historian’s Tours Announced
After a successful launch of Saratoga County Historian’s tours in 2022, the History Center at Brookside Museum has released its tour schedule for 2023. “The response last year was overwhelming” said Jim Richmond who is organizing the tours. “Attendees were excited to learn more about our local history through the stories told by our tour leaders.” Five tours have been… Read more »
Flower Photography Classes at History Center
The Saratoga County History Center is honored to offer a choice of classes on “Capturing Flowers” on Friday, July 14th at 4:00pm and Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am, with photographer David Waite. The classes, both of which will present the same material, will be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. Emphasis will be… Read more »
“A Saratoga Family Tale” to Open June 30 at History Center
The Saratoga County History Center is proud to present a new exhibit, “A Saratoga Family Tale,” which tells the stories of several interconnected families as they established themselves in and around Saratoga County throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The exhibit opens June 30 and will be featured in the Long Room at Brookside Museum until November 17. “A Saratoga… Read more »
“Fridays in the Garden” Return to Brookside Museum
This summer, the Saratoga County History Center is delighted to present the return of the popular series, “Fridays in the Garden”. The programs are to be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa. All programs are free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated. Registration for each program is preferred, but not required…. Read more »
Saratoga County: Our Home!
Saratoga County: Our Home!”, which opens May 20, 2023, takes guests on an immersive, artifact-rich journey spanning four centuries of Saratoga life, business, and nature. The exhibit fills three large rooms in the historic Brookside Museum, itself a cherished relic of local history from the early years of Saratoga resort life. From the First Nations who lived here before European… Read more »
History Center to Host Take-Out BBQ Dinner on June 2
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 3 pm to 6 pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only. All dinners include a baked… Read more »
Sheep to Shawl Program Returns to History Center
The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1pm-4pm. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that… Read more »
History Center to Open New Exhibit that Celebrates Saratoga
The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center invite residents and tourists alike to celebrate the storied history of their beloved Saratoga County in a new exhibit at Brookside Museum: “Saratoga County: Our Home!” “Saratoga County: Our Home!”, which opens May 20, 2023, takes guests on an immersive, artifact-rich journey spanning four centuries of Saratoga life, business, and… Read more »
