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 November 7, November 27-28, December 25-26, and January 1-2.
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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Mabee Farm Closed
The Mabee Farm will be closed to the public on Saturday November 7th.
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Crossroads of the Revolution Symposium
Featured"Crossroads" is a one-day symposium that will bring together leading historians, scholars, and public history professionals to explore different aspects of the American Revolution in upstate New York, with a particular focus on Schenectady as a crossroads of conflict, culture, and change.
Get Tickets $20.00 – $55.00 -
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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Col. Christopher Yates’ Twilight Tours
FeaturedAmerican patriot Col. Christopher Yates will be on site to guide us through the house, and share secrets and stories of his time fighting in the American Revolution. We’ll enjoy warm drinks afterwards! Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
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Family Program: Harvest’s End at the Mabee Farm
FeaturedJoin us at Mabee Farm as we press apple cider, and bake and cook in a traditional, kid-friendly style, using the rich flavors and aromas of our own fall harvest.
Get Tickets Free – $10.00
