Get ready for an exciting autumn season with Schenectady Historical!
For tickets and information for the Autumn Glow Festival at Mabee Farm, please visit autumnglowfestival.com
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.
Autumn Glow Festival
Step into a dazzling and whimsical world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns, all handmade by artisans with decades of experience.
Candlelight Tours
Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood.
Cider-Making at Mabee Farm (10am)
It’s the tastiest season of them all at the Mabee Farm! This year, we have a bumper crop of apples and a 19th century cider press to play with.
Cider-Making at Mabee Farm (12pm)
It’s the tastiest season of them all at the Mabee Farm! This year, we have a bumper crop of apples and a 19th century cider press to play with.
FallFest
Join us for FallFest, a truly spectacular celebration of autumn and its bounty. Sponsored by Nautilus Solar and Rivers Casino.
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!
Become a Lockkeeper!