Festival of Trees
Dozens of shimmering fir trees celebrate the enchantment of the holidays.
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Festival of Trees: Late Night Fridays
The Festival of Trees is open a little later on Friday nights!
Sinterklaas Gourds Workshop
In this kid-friendly program, we will be putting a twist on a classic, and painting our very own Santa- inspired gourds.
Holiday Stockade Stroll
In this walking tour we’ll explore the lights and sights of this historic district while learning the ways in which generations past celebrated the season.
Book Talk: Don Ackerman “Who Runs This Town?”
Author Don Ackerman will be here to discuss his new book, "Who Runs This Town: A Political History of Schenectady and its Governments."
Museum and Library Closed
The Museum and Library will be closed from December 24 to January 2. We will reopen to the public on Monday, January 3. Happy holidays!
Mabee Farm Historic Site Closed
The Mabee Farm Historic Site will be closed from December 24 to 27 and from December 30 to January 1.
A Mabee Christmas Carol
A special performance of historic carols sung by our very own Schenectady Historical Wassailers.
“A Schoolmaster…under their direction:” Mohawk Control over Preachers and Teachers in the 18th Century
Drawing on his book, “For the Good of Their Souls”: Performing Christianity in Eighteenth-Century Mohawk Country (2020), Dr. Hart will contend that Mohawks were not mere compliant pawns in the missionizing project, but rather were pro-active partners with the English.
Podcast Club
Similar to our book clubs, we’ll listen to a selection of podcasts and meet in person to discuss them.