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!
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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.
American Founders: How People of African Descent Established Freedom in the New World
AMERICAN FOUNDERS reveals men and women of African descent as key protagonists in the story of American democracy. It chronicles how Black people developed and defended New World settlements, undermined slavery, and championed freedom throughout the Americas from the 16th through the 20th century.
What’s So Special About Rare Books?
Interested in learning about the history of printing? Curious about what makes one book valuable and another not? Please join Sarah Schmidt, Director of Archives and Special Collections at Union College, for an informal discussion on book history and rare books.
Museum at 32 Washington Ave Closed
We will be closed today as we host a private event.
Patriotism and Our Shared History
Historian and author Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch will present “Patriotism and Our Shared History” discussing her newest book, "Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania
A Midwinter Night’s Walk
Join us this night of the full moon for a candlelight walk through the woods of the Woestyne