Our Sites
We own and operate three historic sites in Schenectady County – 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.
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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
For centuries, local history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Discover it with us from the seat of a kayak!
All Sites Closed
Closed for Juneteenth
Night School: Are you smarter than a 4th grader?
Our hands-on Night School classes will include blacksmithing, barn building, colonial cooking and animal care -- for grown ups! Plus, test your smarts during our 4th-Grade Social Studies quiz. Complimentary adult beverages will be served, naturally.
Schenectady Wine Society: Old World vs New World
Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season!
Wine and Walk: Canal Days 200th Birthday
Once a sleepy farming town with an important harbor, Schenectady experienced a dramatic transformation of its own during the canal era. Would the canal be a blessing, a blight, or perhaps both?