This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, Schenectady’s history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Our Schenectady kayak tour takes you from the modern Mohawk Harbor to the site of our city’s ancient port. In nearby Waterford, history lives at the meeting of New York’s two great waterways! The town of Waterford has long been a vital crossroads for the people of this area. Our Waterford tour takes you between picturesque islands and through the grand locks of the Erie Canal. Along both routes, our expert guide will regale you with the history of the area. Guests will be provided with a kayak, life vest, and paddle. Guests should be prepared to paddle for about two hours. There are no bathrooms at either site. Full schedule: Schenectady Dates: meet at Mohawk Harbor near Druthers July 5 @ 6pm July 12 @ 6pm July 19 @ 6pm July 26 @ 6pm August 23 @ 6pm Waterford Dates: meet at Waterford Boat Launch at First and Front Street June 24 @ 10am July 15 @ 10am August 19 @ 10am **All ticket sales are final. In the event of thunderstorms or severe rain and/or wind, and we must cancel, you will receive a full refund**  

SCHS is honored to host a book launch party for author Kiersten Marcil and her debut novel, Witness to the Revolution. Witness to the Revolution is book one of the Enlightened historical romance series by local author Kiersten Marcil. In the novel, 21st century attorney Savannah Moore is mysteriously transported to 1778, and inexplicably sucked into America’s Revolutionary War. Anything Savannah does could alter the course of history, and threaten the family she left behind. Featuring well-researched  18th century details, twists and turns, and of course a steamy romance. The twenty-first century doesn’t prepare you for 1778!