Schenectady's home for history

 

“…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

 

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

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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!

Sold Out $35.00

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.

Get Tickets Free – $10.00

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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