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“The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort”

The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Theodore Corbett on “The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as Resort”. This will be the 24rd presentation in the Center’s popular speaker series “Experts Next Door” and will take place at 7pm on Thursday, March 21st through Zoom. After the Revolutionary War, the new nation’s… Read more »

END #24 The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort – Ted Corbett

After the Revolutionary War, the new nation’s earliest resorts were spas following the tradition of those in England. Ballston Spa was one of the earliest and soon eclipsed its rivals in terms of springs, hotels and amenities. New York City’s Nicholas Low was the most enterprising of the Spa’s developers. By the 1830s, however, Saratoga Springs’ resort had surpassed Ballston… Read more »

Historians’ Walking Tours – Ballston Spa Sensory Tour

A short walk, led by local historians, for people who enjoy and want to learn more about Saratoga County What did it smell like when you walked past Bischoff’s Chocolate Factory? Have you ever sipped water from the Sans Souci Spring? What did feedsack cloth from Noonan Brothers’ Feed store feel like? How did the trolley bell sound as it… Read more »

Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour

Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour Join us Monday, July 18 at 2pm for the Exploring the Hotels of Old Ballston Spa Walking Tour.  As part of the Historians’ Walking Tour series, Anne Clothier, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center and local author Dave Waite will lead a walking tour of downtown Ballston Spa. Comparing… Read more »

The British are coming to Ballston Spa!

The British are coming to Ballston Spa! Sunday, June 5th from 1-4pm join the local American Revolution living history group, His Majesty’s Recreated 24th Regiment of Foot for a small encampment. The Noble 24th will be demonstrating 18th century military and non-military British soldier’s activities as well seeking new members interested in getting involved in reenacting one of the England’s… Read more »

Ballston Spa National Bank Sponsors “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt”

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2021 Contact: Michael Landis, Ph.D. Chair, Communications Committee Saratoga County History Center mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org 518-885-4000 Ballston Spa National Bank Sponsors “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt” Ballston Spa, NY – Big news!  Ballston Spa National Bank, excited about the county-wide “treasure hunt” hosted by the Saratoga County History Center, has offered a generous sponsorship!… Read more »

February 13, 1919: Dusty Roads in Ballston Spa

Here’s a peek into what was happening in Ballston Spa 98 years ago thanks to the newspaper archive found at fultonhistory.com. In the “Of Local Interest” section, numerous parties, programs and theatrical shows were publicized. The addition of an electric coffee grinder to the equipment of the Hudson Store on Front Street created some buzz in the community as well…. Read more »

A “Happy Family” of Squirrels in Ballston Spa in 1883

Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day.  (Don’t believe us?  Get the rest of the story at this link.) Do you like squirrels? Ballston Spa resident Sherman Hayner certainly did.  Check out this article from the October 25, 1883 Saratoga Sentinel. The text reads: Sherman Hayner, of the Hayner house, has added two fox squirrels, male and female, to his “menagerie.”  He brought… Read more »