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
The Mabee Farm will be closed to the public on October 31, November 7, November 27-28, and December 25-26.

Library by appointment only

Our Sites

Visit us at Mabee Farm Historic Site or the SCHS Museum and Library – home to exhibitions and events!

Mabee Farm Historic Site

With its deep history and riverside beauty, it’s the perfect place to explore the Mohawk Valley.

Site Info and Events
Museum & Library

The Museum & Library is the perfect starting point for discovering the history of Schenectady County.

Site Info and Events

September 2026
Autumn Glow Lantern Festival

August 27 @ 6:30 pm - November 1 @ 10:00 pm

A dazzling display of Chinese lanterns and acrobatics
October 2026
FallFest

Featured October 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for FallFest, a spectacular celebration of autumn!
America250 Book Club: “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution”

October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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.
Schenectady Wine Society: Volcanic Soil Wines

Featured October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and Chris Leonard, on a tasting and history tour of their favorite Mexican wines!

Sold Out $35.00
Candlelight Tours

Featured October 16 @ 6:00 pm - October 31 @ 8:30 pm

Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood.

Get Tickets $16.00

Our Sites

Mabee Farm Historic Site

Museum & Library

September 2026

October 2026

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