It’s the middle of the 19th century and America has been fractured in two. As Union and Confederate forces battle, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. In this tour we’ll examine how Schenectady fit into this struggle. We’ll walk the streets and meet the people who lived through this crisis.
This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, local history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River. Discover it with us from the seat of a kayak!
Bold bootlegging, cruel kidnappings and maybe even a few mysterious murders…this tour has it all!
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.
We are beyond thrilled to feature Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter, winners of the 2022 Americana Artist of the Year in the Capital Region’s prestigious Thomas Edison Music Awards (“The Eddie’s”).
The Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts. Butter making, barn-building, blacksmithing and meeting the farm animals are just some of the activities available.
We’ll look beyond the nostalgia and seek differing perspectives on Schenectady’s halcyon days.
Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season.
Join us for a beautiful night under the stars! We’ll gather around the campfire while our expert storyteller shares local tall tales and even some historic incidents stranger than fiction. S’mores will be served of course!
