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 Saturday Sept. 26 for the Stockade Walkabout.

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
Howlin’ at the Moon with The Clements Brothers

Featured September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The 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.
Mabee Farm Closed

September 26

The Mabee Farm will be closed to the public on Saturday September 26th.
Stockade Walkabout 2026

Featured September 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Stroll through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district!

Get Tickets $25.00
October 2026
FallFest

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

Join us for FallFest, a spectacular celebration of autumn!

Our Sites

Mabee Farm Historic Site

Museum & Library

September 2026

October 2026

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