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Festival of Trees

December 6 - 27, 10am-4:30pm at Schenectady County Historical Society (closed 12/24 and 12/25) The Festival of Trees lights up Schenectady! Featuring 70+ artistically decorated fir trees, the Festival glows with the spirit of Christmas and the Solstice. Local artists, businesses, and non-profits have come together to turn the galleries of SCHS into a land of wintertide enchantment, and we warmly invite you to come stroll! When you stop in, be sure to vote for your top choices in 9 categories, including Cutest, Most Glamorous, and Most Creative trees! The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Schenectady County Historical Society. Admission is $8 for adults 13+. You can purchase tickets here in advance or buy them at the front desk when you arrive. Want to decorate a tree? Visit https://forms.gle/FceNRN9bYC2kXzqB7    

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Schenectady Wine Society

Join us for a curated wine tasting by and for local wine lovers. Wine connoisseur Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard will lead us on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season. $35; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. All ticket sales are final.    

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America 250 Reads: A Revolutionary Book Club

Join us throughout 2025 and 2026 as we delve into literature, biographies, and more that explore the American Revolution. We'll meet virtually each month to discuss a few chapters of the book at hand. To register and receive the meeting link, and for full dates, please email Madeline Olesky at programs@schenectadyhistorical.org. Note that while this program is free, it is only open to SCHS members.