Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County
March 24, 2022 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Brookside Museum: 6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Get Directions
In-person Talk on the 130-year history of Saratoga County Poorhouse
The Saratoga County History Roundtable and Saratoga County History Center will present a program by County Historian Lauren Roberts on the 130-year history of the County Poorhouse. The Poorhouse was established in 1827, when the county purchased land to accommodate an Alms House for "the victims of misfortune." As the county grew, so did the number of people who needed care. The Poor House complex included a large-scale farm, schoolhouse, imposing brick residence and an infirmary.