The Stockade and its secrets come to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood. Though a national historic district, the Stockade is alive with the sights and sounds of a vibrant, ever-changing neighborhood. Walk its storied streets, meet local characters, and learn its legends and lore as we journey across history.
This time, we’ll be sampling wines that wrap our senses in everything summertime has to offer. Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season.
Join the Schenectady County Historical Society and the Erie Canal Museum for this 90 minute cycling tour through Schenectady looking at the city’s Erie Canal and brewing history, as you ride along the historic Mohawk River.
In this tour, we’ll investigate how the Schenectady Stockade was transformed during the Early Republic period, looking at the buildings of the era, discussing stories, customs, and more
Join the SCHS Book Club to take a deep look at a topic we often take for granted: food!
In celebration of the summer, join for an evening of seasonal cocktails and more!
Together we’ll air out all of the neighbors’ dirty laundry!
This class is for never-ever painters, those with experience looking to try a new style, or anyone in between.
SCHS is closed this day
Join author David A. Banks for a discussion of and reception for his new book "The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America". After a presentation and Q+A, we'll enjoy cocktails on the lawn of SCHS.
