“…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.
Schenectady County 4th on the Third Independence Day Celebration
This FREE family festival will feature live music and fireworks!
All sites closed
All SCHS sites will be closed on certain holidays in 2024.
All sites closed
All SCHS sites will be closed on certain holidays in 2024.
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!
Farm Kids Friday
The Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts. Butter making, barn-building, blacksmithing and meeting the farm animals are just some of the activities available.
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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!