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“Redesigning Fashion” Book Club

Looking to expand your literary horizons this summer? Join SCHS for a moderated book club series focused on our current exhibit, "Redesigning Fashion: Transgression and Identity in Women’s Historic Dress."

Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Golden Age

At the turn of the 20th century, Schenectady was a booming industrial power: the city that “Lights and Hauls the World.” This tour explores this period.

Cider-Making at Mabee Farm

It’s the tastiest season of them all at the Mabee Farm! This year, we have a bumper crop of apples and a newly refurbished, 19th century cider press to play with.

FallFest

Fall is our favorite time of year at the Mabee Farm, and arguably the best. Is there anything better than the smokey scent of the blacksmith's forge, the yearly bounty of pumpkins, and the magnificent colors of fall foliage set against the Mohawk River?

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Candlelight Tours

We'll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories.

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Candlelight Tours

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.

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Sweet Sprig Open Studio

Stop by Sweet Sprig's studio and shop, an intimate, cozy space filled with history, texture, scent and of course, love.

Broomcorn Wreaths

Organically grown and harvested at Mabee Farm, our broomcorn wreaths will feature a delicate balance of yellow, orange, and red colors that are sure to conjure warm feelings of the fall season.