The Schenectady County Historical Society is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1905 to share and preserve Schenectady County’s history. Today we bring history and culture to life through exhibits, programs, research, and community events.
SCHS Museum Hours
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Mabee Farm Hours
Open for guided tours Friday & Saturday at 11:00am, 1:30pm, & 3:00pm
Library by appointment only
Our Sites
Visit us at Mabee Farm Historic Site or the SCHS Museum and Library – home to exhibitions and events!
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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.
Events
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Autumn Glow Lantern Festival
A dazzling display of Chinese lanterns and acrobatics
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America250 Book Club: “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution”
We'll meet virtually each month to discuss a few chapters of the book at hand.
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Howlin’ at the Moon with The Clements Brothers
FeaturedThe duo is a fusion of each brother’s unique musical journey, and the result is a music all its own, filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song.
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Stockade Walkabout 2026
FeaturedStroll through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district!
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FallFest
FeaturedJoin us for FallFest, a spectacular celebration of autumn!
