This FREE family festival will feature live music and fireworks!

The Stockade and its secrets come to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood.

This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, our region's history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River.

Led by historian John Gearing, we’ll make — and sample — a variety of historic libations, made with seasonal ingredients.

History, mystery long, forgotten graves, and unearthed relics are the stars of this 1-2 hour tour of Schenectady's oldest neighborhood!

This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, our region's history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River.

On these special dates, 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.

This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, our region's history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River.

In Colonial America, punched tin was a favorite artform in rural homes used on lanterns, pie tins, cupboards, and more. In this workshop, we'll do it just as they did in the old days, using geometric patterns to update rustic designs & creating a modern piece worthy of display. This workshop will require a bit of elbow grease, but we promise the end result will be worth it!

SCHS is partnering with the Erie Canal Museum for this hourlong cycling tour through Schenectady looking at the city’s Erie Canal and brewing history, as you ride along the historic Mohawk River. The ride begins and ends at Druthers Brewing Company, where you will be treated to a beer as part of your ride as well as a brief history of the brewery itself. Register at eriecanalmuseum.org.