Visit the Saratoga County History Center at the Brookside Museum for a mouthful of history! George Crum serves up his famous Saratoga chips in SCHC’s newest exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The chip exhibition comes in large part from the tasty collection of Alan Richer from Saratoga Lake, the greatest American collector of chips. … Read more »
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“Theas Few Lines” – The Civil War Letters of Alonzo Bump
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to sponsor a presentation on the Civil War letters of Saratoga County resident, Alonzo Bump, by David Handy, author of the recently released book Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry on Thursday, September 26 at 7 pm at Brookside Museum in… Read more »
Miller’s Backyard BBQ Dinner at the Saratoga County History Center
The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru serving Miller’s Backyard BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday, September 16 from 3pm to 6pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY. “Fundraising is important to support our mission to preserve and share the diverse histories of Saratoga County,” explains Trustee Donna Dardaris. “We are… Read more »
From Slavery to Freedom
From Slavery to Freedom The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” Dr. Armstead has a deep understanding of African-American social and cultural life and is well known for her first… Read more »
Free Music at the Museum Concert
Join us Sunday, August 7 at 3pm for a Free Music at the Museum Concert. A saxophone quartet comprised of Tracy DeRagon, Ali DeRagon, Frank Conti and Dennis Searles, three veteran North Country professional musicians and a recent Ithaca College graduate. The quartet will be playing a variety of light classical and unique arrangements of familiar melodies. The musicians will… Read more »
Summertime is Crispy Hot at the Saratoga County History Center
The Summer of 2022 is becoming crispy hot at the Saratoga County History Center with a new exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their RegionTheir Regional al Folklore,” along with a fresh series of events and offerings in August. In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore The Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum has recently… Read more »
Pre-opening showing of new “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore” Exhibit
Saratoga County History Center President Field Horne cordially invites you to join an exclusive pre-opening showing of the new “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore” exhibit. The pre-opening exhibition will be held on Thursday, July 28th from 7pm to 9pm at the Brookside Museum. This new exhibition explores the many stories that claimed to explain the… Read more »
In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore
Join us Saturday, July 30 at 1pm for the opening of the new exhibit, In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore. This exhibit explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the snack, from disgruntled customers to kitchen mishaps. The history of the legendary George Crum is examined, along with his experiences as… Read more »
Historians’ Walking Tours – Zim Smith Trail in Round Lake
Join Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts Monday, August 15 at 10am for a one-hour walking tour along the county’s popular Zim Smith Trail. Leaving from the parking area in Round Lake on Curry Road, learn about how the route of one of New York ‘s earliest railroads changed over time to become designated a National Recreation Trail. Abandoned by… Read more »
Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing
Join us Thursday, July 14 at 7pm at the Malta Community Center for an Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing. Local journalist Stephen William will talk about the long rollercoaster history of the dream, design, negotiations for, and construction of the $15 billion GlobalFoundries semiconductor facility in Malta. He will also sign copies of Off the Northway, a compilation of 83… Read more »
