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Tavern Night: The Eve of Revolution – SOLD OUT – JOIN WAIT LIST – INFO BELOW

February 26, 2026

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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

UPCOMING EVENTS

The opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s season at SPAC features Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannon firing.

Come to The Turning Point Parade & Festival to celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.

September 12th – Stillwater Family Day. Join Saratoga250 at American Legion Post 490 for Revolutionary War trivia and a day of family fun!

Step back in time at the Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment at Saratoga National Historical Park. Experience living history demonstrations, reenactors, and programs that bring the pivotal events of 1777 to life.

Honor Saratoga’s Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution.

Enjoy Saratoga250’s Siege Living History Weekend, a two-day event full of historical interpretation and activities.

On behalf of the Town of Saratoga, the Village of Schuylerville, the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, we are honored to host students and families of young children to participate in the annual Surrender Day Ceremony, marking the 249th anniversary of the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.

Saratoga250 will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run at Fort Hardy Park which benefits Saratoga County Veterans.

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    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.