FEB
26
Tavern Night: The Eve of Revolution – SOLD OUT – JOIN WAIT LIST – INFO BELOW
February 26, 2026
JOIN THE WAIT LIST, EMAIL: info@brooksidemuseum.org
Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired meal with a cast of living historians portraying varied perspectives of coming conflict. Featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum, partake in a delightful three course meal (menu below) accompanied by 18th-century guests and engage them as they discuss their lives and the events of the day.
Join us for an immersive evening of food, music, and storytelling in the historic Brookside Museum Long Room.
Co-produced by Saratoga County History Center and The Campaign for Saratoga 250, net proceeds will benefit our nonprofit efforts to preserve Saratoga’s heritage.
MENU: (gluten free options available)
First Course: Courtesy of Rock Hill Bakehouse, Bread and Butter or gluten free (GF) Sea Salt and Pepper Crackers, and Pickled Vegetables from Close Ties
Second Course: Beef and Vegetable Stew courtesy of Spring Street Deli or Green Split Pea Soup (Amy’s Organic, Vegan, GF, Low Sodium and Low Fat)
Third Course: Ginger Bread with Cream or GF Blackcurrant Tartelettes. Coffee & tea will be available.
Beverage Options: Apple cider or water, plus one beer available per ticket, courtesy of Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
Event Details
February 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (snow date: February 27, notification to ticketed guests will be provided via email by 12 noon on Feb 26th). An additional seating is available on March 12 (snow date: March 13) at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here.
- Start Time:
7:00 PM
- Location:
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Tchaikovsky Spectacular Evening 2026
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AUG 8
Turning Point Festival 2026
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SEP 12
Stillwater Family Day 2026
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SEP 19
Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment
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SEP 20
DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at SNHP
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OCT 10-11
Siege Living History Weekend 2026
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OCT 16
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony
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Keep America’s Turning Point Alive 
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.












