Nancy McGrath moved to Rock City Falls four years ago.  Being a plein aire artist, she was immediately attracted to the natural beauty of the area.  As she started painting Nancy also began to see the strong industrial history the community is based on.

The opening of “Discovering Lake Desolation” on Friday, May 4 from 5 – 8 PM is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be available!  The exhibition will remain on display during normal open hours through Friday, July 27.

Local band, SIDETRACKED, will perform at Brookside on Friday, June 1. The performance benefits education programs such as Sheep to Shawl and Native New York. Get your tickets now while they are $15 PER PERSON.

Order tickets online via PayPal by clicking the “Donate” button (top right of this page). Calculate the total the cost of your tickets and enter that amount in the donation amount box. Be sure to enter your contact information so that we can mail you the tickets, and also indicate how many tickets you are purchasing. If you prefer to contact us directly to make a payment over the phone, please call 518.885.4000 or email Joy at jhoule@brooksidemuseum.org.

SIDETRACKED is a diverse musical collaboration of young and old. The group is comprised of five members, ranging in age from thirty something to closing in on sixty.  All members contribute equally to an energy and a sound that most listeners just can’t seem to get enough of. They all truly believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Their unique blend of voices and  instruments majestically recreates the sound of all of your favorite rock and roll tunes from the 70s and 80s. Don’t miss the opportunity to get out of that dull and boring routine, come on out and get “Sidetracked”!

Doors open at 7pm, concert begins at 8pm. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. The concert is outside; so don’t forget to bring chairs or blankets. For more information contact Joy at 885.4000 or jhoule@brooksidemuseum.org.

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Registration is now open for the spring craft classes.  These classes are appropriate for all ages, but children under the age of 12 are asked to team up with a parent, grandparent or guardian.

Make a Quilted Cozy Critter- a Homemade Stuffed Animal on Saturday, June 2 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.  Participants will learn a variety of hand and machine sewing techniques while creating a cuddly friend to keep or give as a gift.  Pre-Registration Required by Tuesday, May 29. The class costs $15 per person and a $5 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.

To Register, please contact Anne by phone or email at 518.885.4000 or aclothier@brooksidemuseum.org

Did you know that the museum’s historic collections are now available to the public from our website.

The Saratoga County Historical Society’s collection of over 25,000 historic items including antique furniture, tools, paintings, clothing and photographs is now available to the general public at brooksidemuseum.net. This site allows virtual visitors to browse the museum’s collection, having access to digital images and historic information on most artifacts.

“The online database project has been in the works for over a decade,” said Brookside’s Executive Director, Joy Houle. “The museum received funding in 2000 to begin digitizing pieces of the collection so that it could be safely shared with the community. Years of work by staff and volunteers scanning, photographing, and cataloguing our artifacts is now out there for the world to see.” Although the museum had been operating an online database, the program was faulty and difficult to use. Thanks to a private funder and Shannon Rose Design, the database is now fully functional at brooksidemuseum.net.

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Brookside Museum, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society preserves and shares the history of the area.  The Threads of Time explores the history of quilting in the county.  The beautifully preserved quilts used in this exhibit not only showcase the visual appeal of these textiles, but also tell the stories of some of the County’s early residents.  From a sad account of lost love in the 1850s to the story of quilt that was nearly destroyed as a result of mistaken identity, these quilts shed light on the many individuals who have made, used or owned them.

Behind the Seams engages groups in these fascinating stories. The program incorporates technology, storytelling and hands-on learning to create an interactive and interesting experience, appealing to a wide audience. Behind the Seams is offered at Brookside Museum. Our programming space is handicap accessible.  Please contact us with any questions about your group’s needs.

Presentation and Tour

“The Threads of Time” exhibition featuring quilts in the museum’s collection will open on Friday, December 2 at 6pm.

“Quilts are amazing pieces of history,” said Joy Houle, Brookside’s Executive Director. “They are unique since they are both practical  household items and works of art that tell stories about the women who made them.” This exhibit will showcase both the quilts and the stories they tell.

“The Threads of Time,” exhibit will open on December 2 and be up through January 2013.  The opening coincides with Brookside’s annual Open House on December 2 from 6-9. Visitors can also browse the Holiday Shoppe for great gifts from among hundreds of locally made items.

This exhibition has been generously funded by the New York Council on humanities and the Coby Foundation.

This exhibit is generously supported by The Coby Foundation and The New York Council on Humanities.

The 10th Annual Jailhouse Rock will take place Saturday, on August 18 at 8:30 a.m. The out and back course begins at the top of Mohican Hill (behind Brookside Museum) and proceeds past the fairgrounds to the correctional facility. (Check out the course map here!) A fast course with a fabulous downhill finish will help your summertime PR! The entry fee is $22 pre-registered (through 8/14/12), $27 8/15/2012 through 8/17/2012.

 Bring a friend or family member and get a substantial discount – it’s only $35 for two registrations (restrictions apply, check the registration form for details). T-shirts are given to the first 300 registered! Awards are given to the fastest male and female overall; age-group awards are given by 5-year categories.