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May 21, 2025Summer Events at the Saratoga County Historical Museum
Summer Garden Program: Pollinator Partnerships: Advice from the Pollinator Community
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30pm
Come and hear panelists from Balet Flowers & Design, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga Spa State Park and SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga speak on the wonders of pollinators and the crucial role they hold in making our growing season bloom and grow.
Millers Backyard BBQ
Friday, May 30, 3-6pm
Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Friday, May 30th, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15.00 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, coleslaw and cornbread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. Drive-thru pickup/take out only. Pre-ordering is highly encouraged
The Civil War Letters of Captain Luther M Wheeler
Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:30pm
Local author David Handy will bring to life the Civil War experiences of Captain Wheeler as related in his letters to his family. Wheeler wrote about military life and the carnage of battles he participated in, including the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam and Fredericksburg. Handy has compiled these letters along with the authors commentary in his latest book, I Think I Shall See a Hundred Battle.
2025 Craft & Antique Fair
Saturday, June 21, 10am-3pm
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair! The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10am to 3pm.
Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted. This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorker’s to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians.
Summer Garden Program: Olde Time Strawberry Social
Sunday, June 22, 2pm-3:30pm
Join SCHC for the return of an old favorite event. All are welcome to join for this family friendly program. Homemade strawberry shortcake will be available.
SCHC 2025 Tour Schedule
Registration is now open on our website for all our 2025 tours.
- Grant Cottage at Mt.McGregor – July 2 10am
- Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Rail Tour – July 30 11am
- Ballston Spa Beyond the Springs – August 20 10am.
- Hudson View Cemetery Mechanicville – September 17 11am
http://www.brooksidemuseum.org
