Saratoga County Historian

Congratulations to Brookside Museum on a successful reopening weekend! An incredibly dedicated group of volunteers have spent many hours reimagining the space and installing several new exhibits. Go check it out! https://brooksidemuseum.org/

This week in Saratoga County History Amasiah Ford: A Veteran of the War of 1812 who Fell on Hard Times by Don Carola In 1845, Amasiah Ford, of Ballston Spa, wrote a multi-page manuscript for his application seeking a veteran’s pension. The account of his military experience 30-plus years earlier would be used... 150 years later as references in several books on the War of 1812. Full article at: https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.files.wordpress.com/ See more

On this day, in 1919, the U.S. Congress approved the 19th Amendment, sending it on to the states for ratification. The amendment was formally certified on Aug. ...26, 1920. Today, we're sharing a look back at just some of the ceremonies held across the country to dedicate National Votes for Women Trail (NVWT) markers commemorating the leaders, organizations, sites and events that contributed to the passing of the 19th Amendment. Check out the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites website for a database and map of the NVWT: http://ncwhs.org/votes-for-women-trail/#trail For NVWT marker locations, visit our interactive marker map: https://bit.ly/2RdGwfW #OTD #onthisday #thisdayinhistory #womenssuffrage #womenshistory

From the height of fame to being institutionalized for over half a century, Audrey Munson lived a roller coaster life. Find out more about her story on a new episode of A New York Minute in History!

Something to think about on your Monday morning.

This week in Saratoga County History...

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Blustery day to celebrate #NationalMarkerDay but worth the effort! Do you have a favorite Saratoga County Historic Marker?

Remember that time the Irish invaded Canada from New York?? No?? Listen to our new podcast episode to find out more!

We have so many great historical markers in Saratoga County. Get out and make a difference if you can!

This Week in Saratoga County History The Short but Eventful Marriage of Henry and Eliza Vrooman by Dave Waite On April 15, 1842, Henry A. Vrooman, a forty-one-year-old farmer living in West Charlton passed away in his home near the intersection of what is now Eastern Avenue and Sacandaga Road.. He was laid to rest in the nearby West Glenville Cemetery. Only eight months earlier he had married forty-year-old Eliza McClelland, a widow with two children from nearby Blue Corners on the western edge of the Town of Charlton. It was a roller-coaster eight months. Read entire article: https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.files.wordpress.com/

Check out the new This Week in Saratoga County History article here: https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.files.wordpress.com/

Saratoga County Veteran’s Day Tribute. Thank you for your service!

Listen to the new episode of A New York Minute in History to find out about the real life inspirations behind The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! https://wamcpodcasts.org//the-inspirations-behind-the-hea/

Hundreds of Saratoga County residents drive down McMaster Street in Ballston Spa on a daily basis but few may notice the beautiful old bell that sits silently on display in front of Building 1 of the Saratoga County Complex. Do you know it's story? Read more about it here: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov//courthouse-bell-story.pdf

Ever wonder who James Fenimore Cooper based his character "Natty Bumppo" on? Check out the long running controversy here: https://wamcpodcasts.org//who-is-the-real-natty-bumppo-a/