Schenectady's home for history

The Schenectady County Historical Society was founded in 1905 to share and preserve Schenectady County’s history. Today we bring history and culture to life through exhibits, programs, and community events at our sites

 

 

Our Sites

We own and operate three historic sites in Schenectady County – home to exhibitions and events.

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Jan Mabee’s Twilight Tour

Join us as we explore Mabee Farm as it’s meant to be explored; awash in changing colors, the wind gusting outside, and the flickering lights of the Mabee house keeping us cozy and warm.

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed from November 25 until December 6 while we take down our current exhibition and install the Festival of Trees.

All Sites Closed

All SCHS sites, including Mabee Farm, the Museum, and the Library will be closed from November 28 through December 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Night of Lights

Our sponsor members, benefactor members, and donors are invited to an exclusive evening reception celebrating the opening of the Festival of Trees! We'll have great food from Wagon Train, wine, cheese, desserts, and of course the spectacular sneak-preview of glittering fir trees. Live music, too!

Join us!

Join us as a Lockkeeper, our monthly donor program, and enjoy some sweet benefits! Lockkeepers who choose to give at least $10 per month to SCHS will be granted a one-time $10 gift card to Villa Italia, as well as an ongoing 10% discount on future in-store purchases through the end of 2024. History never tasted so good!

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