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  • Revising Schenectady Genesis, Volume I: A Tale of History and Recovery

    Join Chris for a different kind of talk, part memoir, part project work, and part recovery journal. Expect a night of bawdy and inappropriate humor, the story of how a “book sausage” is made and learn how the love of history can pull one through the darkest hours. 

  • Walking Tour: Saving the Stockade

    This tour tells the story of how New York State’s first historic district came to be.

    Free – $12.00
  • Museum and Library Closed

    The Museum and Library will be closed on Saturday, September 30. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Secret Stockade

    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.

  • Schenectady Wine Society: Wines for Fall

    Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season.

    $30.00
  • FallFest

    Join us for FallFest, a truly spectacular celebration of autumn and its bounty.

  • Candlelight Tour | Oct 12 6pm Colonial

    Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady's haunting past! We'll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories.

    $15.00
  • Candlelight Tour | Oct 12 6:30pm Victorian

    Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady's haunting past! We'll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories.

    $15.00