22 May 2013
In preparation for the upcoming exhibit “Here Comes the Bride,” Brookside Museum, is asking members of the public to submit copies of their own wedding photo for display at the museum. On the backside of the photo, please clearly write or type the details of the picture. You may include information such as whose wedding is featured, where [...]
Posted in Events
17 May 2013
May 17, 2013 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society today announced that the Brookside Bash benefit concert will occur on June 7 will open at 6. This year’s event features two local bands. Ballston Spa High School band, Assembly Required will perform at 7PM, followed by local band, The Familiars As always, the concert proceeds support [...]
10 May 2013
May 10, 2013 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society today announced that a series of Wedding Photography will be on display in the Long Room from June 7 to 28, complimenting the beginning of the Here Comes the Bride show, also starting in June. The photographs on display will be on loan from [...]
25 April 2013
During the coming months of spring and summer, many couples will be going through a big change in their lives – a wedding. It’s that time of year again! And to celebrate the history of this kind of event, Brookside is putting on a special exhibit. If you’re interested in the history of weddings and [...]
10 April 2013
We are very excited about the upcoming “Go Green” project at Brookside! On Saturday, April 20, Chips Landscaping and Kohl’s Department Stores will be installing a sustainable water garden feature in Brookside’s back yard. We still need help! We need supplies! We need volunteer labor! We need the community to watch this project! And sure, [...]
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29 March 2013
4th Annual ‘Go Green’ Build benefits Educational Programming at Brookside March 20, 2013 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society, today announced that for the fourth year in a row, the partnership between major capital region retailer Kohl’s Department Stores, and Chip’s Landscaping will produce a new sustainable water feature and gardens here [...]
26 March 2013
March 26, 2013 (Ballston Spa, NY) The Saratoga County Historical Society is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant from the Stewart’s Foundation for $1500 to help offer education programs to approximately 4000 children in the Capital Region this year. “The Holiday Match is a wonderful program that allows Brookside to carry on [...]
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01 March 2013
March1, 2013 (Ballston Spa, NY) Brookside, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, announced today that local children completed a craft activity celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. Partnering with the Ballston Area Community Center and the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, Brookside helped BACC children create 56 origami swans that will be [...]
25 October 2012
Did you know that the museum’s historic collections are now available to the public from our website.
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