Who were the early employees of Edison’s General Electric? The answer might surprise you.

Spend the winter break with us! Today the Mabee Farm will host special winter educational activities. Baking on the hearth, colonial crafts and even a behind-the-scenes tour of our artifact collections.

In this family-friendly program, you’ll learn the process of making maple syrup, from colonial techniques to later innovations.

Archaeologist Matthew LoBiondo will discuss his recent work, “Bead Color Symbolism and Colonialism in the Mohawk Valley"

Join your hosts, Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard on a tasting and history tour of their favorite Zinfandels!

Author Dana Cudmore will discuss his new book, “The Cave Electrician’s Widow: The Tragedy at Howe Caverns & Dramatic Courtroom Fight for Justice"

Over the course of her long career, Gillette would defy not just the professional but the political boundaries of her gender. This presentation details her many accomplishments and remarkable personality.

John C. Winters, professor of history at PennState, will discuss his recent book from Oxford University Press, “‘The Amazing Iroquois’ and the Invention of the Empire State."

Author Mark Ferrara will discuss the stories of the ordinary people who lived, worked, and died along the banks of the canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation.

Using recipes from real Mabee cookbooks, we’ll bake a selection of treats on our open hearth, and churn ice cream as well!