“…it is the duty of every good citizen to use all the opportunities, which occur to him, for preserving documents relating to the history of our country.”
– Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Paul Taylor, 4 Oct. 1823
Our Sites
We own and operate three historic sites in Schenectady County – home to exhibitions, events, and programs.
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Mabee Farm Historic Site
With its deep history and riverside beauty, it’s the perfect place to explore the Mohawk Valley.
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Museum & Library
The Museum & Library is the perfect starting point for discovering the history of Schenectady County.
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Brouwer House Creative
One of Schenectady's oldest homes, the Brouwer House is a vibrant centerpiece of Schenectady city culture.
Kayak Through History: Schenectady
For centuries, local history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Discover it with us from the seat of a kayak!
Howlin’ at the Moon featuring Goodnight Moonshine
Goodnight Moonshine is a guitar and vocal duet, and a musical marriage in all senses. The duo combines the evocative voice and songwriting of Molly Venter with Eben Pariser. The result is folk music with a depth of improvisation and tonal subtlety usually reserved for jazz.
Walking Tour: GE Realty Plot
Join Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard as explore the stately GE Realty Plot!
Garden Conservancy Open Days: 50 Shades of Green
Fueling America’s passion for gardens, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program annually celebrates the country’s most exciting, creative, and innovative private gardens. This year, SCHS' shade garden at Brouwer House Creative will be open, along with several others in Schenectady and Niskayuna.
Kayak Through History: Schenectady
For centuries, local history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Discover it with us from the seat of a kayak!
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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!
Become a Lockkeeper!