VISION

We believe local history is vital to the growth of communities because it unifies and strengthens communal bonds, fosters exploration and discovery about shared heritage, exercises imaginations, and provides context and inspiration for new goals and growth. Brookside inspires community memory and enrichment by telling the story of Saratoga County through programs and exhibits that are both interactive and engaging.

MISSION

As home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, Brookside Museum promotes a deeper understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Saratoga County’s past for people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest through educational programs, innovative exhibits, ambitious web programming, personal experiences, and enduring relationships.

The museum contributes to the cultural life and prosperity of the county by preserving and enhancing collections, programs, and our historic structure. In addition to being a regional attraction, the museum conducts and publishes research in the field of Saratoga County history through exhibits, programs, publications, and an interactive web site. Brookside also fosters research through access to its library and collections and by providing educational programming at the museum, in the community, and online.

COMMITMENT

We are committed to conducting ourselves in all that we do according to the highest professional and ethical standards. Brookside strives to create educational opportunities for visitors while accommodating a wide range of experiences and learning styles. We are dedicated to managing our finances and resources prudently and to valuing and developing our staff and volunteers.

– Adopted by the Board of Trustees, November 2005