Renovations and New Exhibition being Installed The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) announced today that Brookside Museum exhibits will be closed through the end of March. The museum will be doing renovations and installing an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County to open in spring 2023. Field Horne, president of the SCHC, said, “This new exhibition of this… Read more »
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Saratoga History Happy Hour – Saratoga Style Baseball
Saratoga County History Center members are invited to our Saratoga History Happy Hour at the Real McCoy Beer Company in Ballston Spa. The Saratoga History Happy Hour is a series of three happy hour vibe programs at which local historians or experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, participate in a trivia… Read more »
Saratoga History Happy Hours
Saratoga County History Center Launches “Saratoga History Happy Hours” Three Happy Hours Featuring Local Historians from the Real McCoy Beer Company Saratoga County History Center members are invited to our inaugural Saratoga History Happy Hour at the Real McCoy Beer Company in Ballston Spa. The Saratoga History Happy Hour is a series of three happy hour vibe programs where local… Read more »
Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Supports the History Center
Lend-A-Hand Grants an Exhibition on the History of Saratoga County The Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $2,500 grant from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund as part of their Lend-A-Hand program. The grant was presented at the Community Fund’s annual award reception and will support an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County to open… Read more »
Saratoga County History Center Launches “Brookside Books”
Saratoga County History Center Launches “Brookside Books” Ten Local Books Highlighted during Artisan Market at Brookside Museum Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa has announced a new initiative, “Brookside Books,” a collection of ten books written and signed by members of the History Center that cover a wide range of historical topics. The books are sold… Read more »
The Beauty & Genius of Three Sisters Farming
The Beauty & Genius of Three Sisters Farming By Jere Blackwelder When Europeans first colonized North America in the late 15th century, they noticed things weren’t the same as in their home countries. There were no roads, only trails. There were no wheels. There were no domesticated beasts of burden; no oxen, horses, donkeys, camels, elephants or mules to pull… Read more »
“Finish the Job” Campaign on Giving Tuesday
Brookside Museum’s “Finish the Job” Campaign on Giving Tuesday Saratoga County History Center Announces Special Thank You Gifts for Giving Tuesday’s Global Day of Giving The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum will be providing special thank-you gifts on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, as part of its annual appeal, “Finish the Job.” Giving Tuesday is a… Read more »
Artisans’ Market Opening Soon: Brookside Museum Holiday Market Opening for the Season
Celebrate the holiday season at Brookside Museum during the 22nd annual Artisans’ Market which opens on Small Business Saturday, November 26, and will run through Saturday, December 24, 2022. The annual market features only handmade/handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much more! Shoppers can stroll through the market and… Read more »
NYSCA Funds Expansion of Educational Programming at the History Center
Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $10,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Regrowth and Capacity Grants. The grant will increase staffing hours for the History Center education staff. The History Center offers a variety of educational programs, serving children and adults. The responsive funding of NYSCA is providing nearly 1000… Read more »
Saratoga County Funds a Community History Exhibit at the History Center
Saratoga County Funds a Community History Exhibit at the History Center Covid Money Funds an Exhibition on the History of Saratoga County Today, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $25,000 grant from the Saratoga Non-Profit Relief Grant Fund. These funds will support an immersive exhibition designed and built by professionals on the history of Saratoga County… Read more »
