Charlton Historical Society: Located in Ballston Spa, NY

The Charlton Historical Society is based in the town of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York — not in New York City.

Contact & Visit

• Address: 2199 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Location: Housed in the historic Charlton Town Hall (c. 1870s), shared with town offices.
• Hours: Typically by appointment or limited seasonal hours (e.g., summer weekends). Check website/email before visiting.
• Email: charltonhistorical@yahoo.com (commonly listed)
• Website: charltonhistoricalsociety.org (may be minimal)

Collections & Focus

• Town of Charlton records (1792–present): maps, tax rolls, school, church, cemetery.
• Family genealogies (Settle, Cavert, Brown, Benedict, etc.).
• Artifacts: farming tools, domestic items, textiles, photographs.
• Oral history recordings.

Charlton vs. Ballston Spa

Charlton is a town (pop. ~4,000); Ballston Spa is the county seat village (pop. ~5,000) within the town of Ballston (adjacent). The Society serves the Town of Charlton but is physically located in the Village of Ballston Spa due to the Town Hall's location.

For research, email ahead with specific queries (names, dates, property). Volunteers respond as available.