Town of Ballston NY Historian's Office

In response to some requests, the Burnt Hills family (that some of you knew!) whose children all had Christmas names! From a 1954 newspaper.

Thanks to the 40 people who came out today on our socially-distanced, covid-safe "Walk in the Park- with History" tours of Anchor Diamond Park at Hawkwood. In the Spring, we'll do more tours so others, too, can see what the park is all about!

Take a Walk in the Parkwith History: Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for a historic tour of Anchor Diamond Park, corner of Route 50 and Middleline Rd., Ballston Lake. Saturday, December 5, 10AM. About 2 miles and wear clothing for the weather. Register at [email protected] with name and number in group. Free and open to all ages. Masks and social distancing required.

Check out the new QR code sign at the Hawkwood Mansion in Anchor Diamond Park. By accessing the code, you will hear and see details of the old mansion of which only the foundation still exists. (The Mansion is only 1/4 mile from the parking lot.) And.....stay tuned for info on a historic tour of Anchor Diamond Park coming December 5. Details will follow soon.

Halloween pranks are frowned upon these days but in Burnt Hills 100 years ago, they were common. Each year, kids would steal items from nearby homes and run them up the flagpole in the center of the Kingsley-Lakehill intersection (then known as the intersection of East, West, North and South Streets). One year, they did the impossible: they ran up the flagpole a TOILET!!

Here it is! In this 240th anniversary of the British Raid on Ballston, this is the story not only of the raid itself but also of the amazing stories of people involved in it. Enjoy some history! https://www.facebook.com/54187750736/videos/794141781146120

Ballston- 1780. The way it may have looked. Violence, war, revolution invading its quiet life in October 1780-----240 years ago. Be on the lookout for a new video: the Raid by the British and the Indians on Ballston! Coming the end of the month! Stay tuned right here for details.

We all know how important it is to vote. Check out this video created by the League of Women Voters to encourage our young people to exercise their right to vote when they reach age 18. https://www.lwvsaratoga.org/youth-programs