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Saratoga County History Center The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and teaching the diverse and storied histories of Saratoga County, NY.

The Saratoga County History Center is a non-profit organization headquartered at Brookside Museum in beautiful Ballston Spa, NY. In addition to Brookside Museum's exhibits, gardens, and archival collections, the History Center offers a variety of online programming and in-person educational events. We welcome all visitors and researchers. Please check our website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (Twitter: ; Instgram: saratogacountyhstory) for the latest news, updates, and operating hours. The History Center is made possible by membership dues, generous donations, and the New York State Council on the Arts (with the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature). For more information, please contact us at 518.885.4000 or [email protected].

[The History Center was formerly "The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum." Our rebranding occurred in the spring of 2020, and our name change is awaiting formal approval from the Board of Regents. All donations are to be made in the name of "Saratoga County Historical Society."]

10/17/2026

The Liberty Trail

Join us Sunday for a children’s program celebrating leaves and trees! Our new Education Manager, Meaghan, will be readi...
10/17/2026

Join us Sunday for a children’s program celebrating leaves and trees! Our new Education Manager, Meaghan, will be reading “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson and “A Tree for All Seasons” by Robin Bernard. Afterwards we invite families to try leaf painting or enjoy fall coloring pages. This program is aimed at children ages 3-8. We hope to see you there!
Learn more and register at https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/leaves-and-trees-a-childrens-story-time-craft/

Enjoy a meet and greet with the authors of Saratoga County Stories Three, the third collection in our series of books hi...
10/15/2026

Enjoy a meet and greet with the authors of Saratoga County Stories Three, the third collection in our series of books highlighting the histories of Saratoga County. This volume shares new and unexpected tales drawn from across Saratoga County, and features the contributions of over thirty local historians and researchers. At Brookside and in Malta, selected authors will be there to sign books, discuss their research, and celebrate this new volume.
Learn more at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/105678-saratoga-county-stories-three-a-book-signing-discussion

10/15/2026

🌧️ RAINED OUT - CANCELED

Due to weather, the Children’s Victory at Saratoga Surrender Day Ceremony scheduled for October 16 at Fort Hardy Park has been canceled.

Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to welcoming families back for the ceremony, weather permitting, on the morning of October 15, 2027, at Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River waterfront.

Join SCHC and the Museum of Science and Innovation (MISCI) for a special STEM program for young audiences! Inspired b...
10/14/2026

Join SCHC and the Museum of Science and Innovation (MISCI) for a special STEM program for young audiences! Inspired by the history of the Malta Rocket Test Station, enjoy a lesson in the history and science of rockets. Participants will learn about the history of rocketry, then use a variety of materials to create a rocket with the goal of successfully lifting the heaviest possible payload. This program is free with registration at https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/rockets-101/

125 years ago, you didn’t have to travel far for families to enjoy a time away from work and school. You could take a st...
10/13/2026

125 years ago, you didn’t have to travel far for families to enjoy a time away from work and school. You could take a steamer from Schenectady along the Erie Canal to Vischer Ferry, or maybe a trolly from Troy, to enjoy a picnic and stroll along the canal there. Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer brings those days back in one of 73 articles. articles included in the Saratoga County History Center’s newest anthology, Saratoga Couty Stories Book Three available at Meet the Authors signing events to be held on Saturday November 7 from 2-4 pm at Brookside Museum and Tuesday November 10 6-8pm at the Malta Community Center. Books can be pre-ordered at https://brooksidemuseum.org/saratoga-county-stories-three/

Join the Saratoga County History Center for a children’s program celebrating leaves and trees! Our new Education Manage...
10/12/2026

Join the Saratoga County History Center for a children’s program celebrating leaves and trees! Our new Education Manager, Meaghan, will be reading “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson and “A Tree for All Seasons” by Robin Bernard. Afterwards we invite families to try leaf painting or enjoy fall coloring pages. This program is aimed at children ages 3-8. We hope to see you there!
Learn more and register at https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/leaves-and-trees-a-childrens-story-time-craft/

Now in its third year, the “Sounds in Winter” Concert Series will continue with a performance by The Epilogue Trio. The ...
10/10/2026

Now in its third year, the “Sounds in Winter” Concert Series will continue with a performance by The Epilogue Trio. The chamber trio features Capital Region flutist Melanie Chirignan, Karlinda Kaldicott on harp, and Heather Chan on viola. Learn more and register at https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sounds-in-autumn-the-epilogue-trio/

Address

21 Fairground Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY
12020

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15188854000

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