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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: "Scots-Irish Revolutionaries of Corry’s Brook (Currybush)" with Terry McMaster
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2021 \nLocal Scots-Irish settlers were highly rebellious toward British rule\, and\, almost to a  person\, fought for the Rebel American side during the American Revolution. Terry McMaster is an independent historian whose research focuses on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley and on the settlement patterns\, family connections and border warfare along colonial New York’s western frontier in the 18th Century. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-nest-of-rascally-rebels-scots-irish-revolutionaries-of-corrys-brook-with-terry-mcmaster/
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Mabee Maple Day
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 2021 \nAs winter cold begins to recede\, the ground unfreezes and the sap starts to run. On a New York farm\, the first harvest of the year was always maple syrup. In this family-friendly program\, you’ll learn the process for yourself. From tapping to boiling to sampling some sweet maple treats\, we’ll do it all. Pre-Registration Required. Tickers are $8/person\, for adults and kids 3+. Register at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mabee-maple-day/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T155755Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 8: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 22: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-May 6: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-May 20: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/in-cold-blood-true-crime-reading-discussion-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T195133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212602Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Kurt Vonnegut in Schenectady with Alplaus Historian Jessica Polmateer
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2021\n\nAlplaus’ village historian will be here to take us through author Kurt Vonnegut’s time working for GE in Schenectady\, and the people and places he encountered while living in the region. The program will feature some authentic Vonnegut artifacts\, as well!\n\n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/vonnegut/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
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SUMMARY:Electric City Archive Podcast
DESCRIPTION:The Electric City Archive podcast is hosted by County Historian\, Bill Buell\, and produced by SCHS. Find it on our YouTube Channel.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/electric-city-podcast/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20190920T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220028Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Bus Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n\nWith collections spanning more than 5\,000 years of culture\, from prehistory to the present\, the Metropolitan is a journey through the world’s greatest art. Bus departs the Stockade at 7am and Crossgates Mall at 7:30am. Returns to the Capital Region around 8pm.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/bus-trip-to-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T140000
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CREATED:20200314T155128Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Edison\, Westinghouse\, and Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Wise. $5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event. POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2021.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/postponed-edison-westinghouse-and-schenectady/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T200636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T215543Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop: Painted Tin
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Folk and Their Art exhibition\, curator Suzy Fout will lead a workshop on painted tin\, with each participant decorating their own piece to take home. $30.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/craft-workshop-painted-tin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T193000
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SUMMARY:In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-Apr. 8: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-Apr. 22: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/in-cold-blood-true-crime-reading-discussion-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T210137Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204928Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T194703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T222325Z
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SUMMARY:Geology\, Landscape\, and the Iroquois Homeland with Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten\, Geologist at NYS Museum
DESCRIPTION:The bedrock of New York and its erosion created the landscape the Iroquois peoples made their home. It influenced their territorial boundaries\, defenses\, settlement patterns\, trail systems\, agriculture\, and key natural resources. Chuck Ver Straeten is Curator of Sedimentary Rocks at the New York State Museum. He investigates the Devonian Period\, c. 400 million years ago. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/geology-landscape-iroquois/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204807Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200107T200330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T200330Z
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SUMMARY:Drink the Seasons: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Drink the Seasons\, our wildly popular cocktail workshops\, are back for 2020! Celebrate winter’s thaw with our historian John Gearing as we sample a variety of seasonal libations\, made with global and local ingredients. Sample 4-6 alcoholic drinks\, each drawing on inspirations of tastes and tales of the past. Get cozy in Schenectady’s oldest home as we welcome spring! \nDrink the Seasons workshops are offered seasonally\, and you can register at a discounted rate of $80 for all four (March 5\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10)\, or $25 for one workshop. Register at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/drink-the-seasons-spring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204523Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204405Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204217Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T193000
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SUMMARY:In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-Apr. 8: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-Apr. 22: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3 \nSponsored by a Humanities New York grant
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/truecrime/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T193526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T164004Z
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SUMMARY:"Illegal Freedom and Illegal Slavery" with Professor Ken Aslakson
DESCRIPTION:Union College professor Ken Aslakson will discuss antebellum New York\, home to some of the time period’s most well-known runaway slaves. No person of African descent was ever completely secure in their freedom. Even those born free were susceptible to being kidnapped and sold into slavery in The South.  \nNo advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/illegal-freedom-and-illegal-slavery-with-professor-ken-aslakson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T201713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T183948Z
UID:10508-1582120800-1582128000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:American Girl Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an elegant tea and tasty treats! This season our\nhost will be Felicity Merriman\, a spunky girl whose creativity\nand wit carried her through the colonial period into the\nAmerican Revolution. Guests will make a craft inspired by\nthe ongoing Folk Art exhibition on display at SCHS! $8.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/american-girl-tea-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T164057Z
UID:10485-1581775200-1581782400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:“The Woodland Period in Eastern New York: The Archaeology of a Changing Landscape” with State Archaeologist Christina Rieth
DESCRIPTION:NYS Archaeologist Christina Rieth will discuss NY’s Woodland Period (c. 1000 BC – 1500 AD)\, its archaeology\, and an ongoing excavation at the Pethick Site in Schoharie. \nNo advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/the-woodland-period-in-eastern-new-york-the-archaeology-of-a-changing-landscape-with-state-archaeologist-christina-rieth/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T205856Z
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SUMMARY:"Exploring the Worlds of Everything Worthy of Observation" with Paul G. Schneider
DESCRIPTION:Schneider will discuss the 1826 New York State Travel\nJournal of Alexander Stewart Scott\, a young Canadian man\nwho visited Schenectady twice on his steamboat journey\nacross New York State. A keen observer\, the twenty-one year-old meticulously recorded his travel experiences\, observations about people he encountered\, impressions of\nthings he saw\, and reactions to events he witnessed.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/exploring-the-worlds-of-everything-worthy-of-observation-with-paul-g-schneider/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T190947Z
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SUMMARY:"Stoneware: Art for the People" with John Scherer
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the opening reception for The Folk and Their\nArt as we discuss stoneware. Often\, utilitarian stoneware\ncontainers were decorated with cobalt blue designs to\nmake them more attractive. These decorations are now\nconsidered examples of American folk art\, and New York\nState has among the finest collections.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/stoneware-art-for-the-people-with-john-scherer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191227T215758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T220343Z
UID:10475-1580565600-1580572800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:The Folk and Their Art: Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of “The Folk and Their Art\,” featuring guest speaker John Scherer! \nAbout the exhibition: SCHS’ folk art collection represents everyday people. Who were\nthese industrious artisans? Why study their creative expressions? What does the art of the common man say about our past\, and what can we learn through its study? This exhibition will dive into these questions\, exploring how folk art invokes meaning beyond\naesthetics and artistic ability. Made and used by ordinary people\, folk art reflects our needs\, values\, and desires. By studying both the folk and their art\, we invite a deeper understanding of our region\, its inhabitants\, and the role of creativity in people’s lives.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/the-folk-and-their-art-exhibition-opening/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T200122Z
UID:10502-1580551200-1580558400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Garden Workshop: Terrariums
DESCRIPTION:Grab your ticket for our Terrarium Workshop\, led by Cornell\nMaster Gardener\, Chris Kirksey. Take a seat in our plant\njungle and learn step by step how to create your own\nbeautiful garden. You’ll learn tips and tricks to keeping your\nterrarium plants alive and thriving. All the materials you will\nneed are provided including a large glass vessel\, healthy\nplants\, and decorative accessories. $65.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/garden-workshop-terrariums/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T195852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211802Z
UID:10500-1579345200-1579352400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Craft Workshop: Delft Plates
DESCRIPTION:SCHS curator Suzy Fout will discuss the history of delft\nceramics\, using examples from the SCHS collection\nParticipants will decorate their own plates to take home.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/craft-workshop-delft-plates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191125T181050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T181050Z
UID:10430-1579341600-1579352400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Kokedama Workshop with Cornell Master Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Kokedama is super trendy these days. It’s no wonder why — by ditching the pot and instead\, growing your favorite houseplants in moss-covered ball\, you give them a distinctive\, modern look. \nHappily\, kokedama is fairy easy to make. Chris Kirksey\, Cornell Master Gardener\, will be here to lead a fun morning workshop where we will create our own take-home kokedama! This workshop will take place at Brouwer House Creative; tickets are $80 and include all materials.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/kokedama-workshop-with-cornell-master-gardener/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20191230T190707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T220730Z
UID:10479-1578736800-1578744000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:"Complex Evidence: Untangling Multiple\, Same-Name Individuals" with Judith Herbert
DESCRIPTION:You’ve found a John Smith in your ancestry and the\nquestion becomes\, “ Which of the possible John Smiths\nis my John Smith?” The lecture will provide tools and\ntechniques for separating persons of the same name in\nan area\, to ensure that researchers are locking onto the\ncorrect individual. Strategies for planning and conducting\na surname study will be covered; as well as tips for making\nsure all possible sources have been consulted\, which could\nhelp to identify the right John Smith.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/complex-evidence-untangling-multiple-same-name-individuals-with-judith-herbert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20190920T205210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T200447Z
UID:10215-1576933200-1576940400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Very Mabee Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Zalig Kerstmas! This program welcomes all families to share in Dutch holiday traditions. Our historic house will be warm\, cozy and decked for the season. With riddles and\nclues to guide them\, kids will hunt for small gifts to take home. Of course\, we’ll enjoy some Dutch sweets. $8/person.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/very-mabee-christmas/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195047
CREATED:20190920T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T205733Z
UID:10224-1576922400-1576929600@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Wintertide Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the spectacularly decorated Mabee House this\nseason. It’s\, warm\, cozy\, and will be filled with good cheer\,\nhot cider\, and sweets. Offered on Saturdays\, Dec 14 & 21.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/wintertide-tours-2/
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