Years from now, Schenectadians will look back and wonder, “how did the COVID-19 pandemic affect Schenectady County? How did our ancestors respond to the crisis?” "What was life like for people quarantined, for months?"
While SCHS is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite you to view our online exhibitions.
Join us for our 2020 Annual Meeting, featuring a talk by Dr. Kori A. Graves, UAlbany Associate Professor of History. Dr. Graves will discuss women's suffrage in New York.
In this program, we'll explore our incredible collection of historic maps.
Learn about the resources available at the National Archives to explore your family’s history.
Join City Historian and wine aficionado Chris Leonard for an evening of fine wine tastings inside Schenectady's oldest house.
A great night of toe-tapping Americana!
A great night of toe-tapping Americana!
We'll taste 4-6 alcoholic drinks, each drawing on inspirations of tastes and tales of the past.
A great night of toe-tapping Americana!
