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Mainstream Radicalism: Labor Organizing in Schenectady 1886-1906

Historian Catherine Haag's 2023 dissertation explores the confluence of Schenectady's Socialist history,  local workers’ adoption of direct labor action practices at the point of production, and the commitment of local labor leaders to industrial unionism to reveal how radicalism became mainstream among Schenectady’s workers. 

$10.00

Workshop: Colonial Ice Cream Parlor

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.

Free – $10.00

Schenectady Wine Society: Syrah

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

$33.00

Spring Break at Mabee Farm

Spend the spring break with us, as we search for signs of life at Mabee Farm! Today the Mabee Farm will host special springtime educational activities, including tasty treats, a craft, and more!

Free – $10.00

SCHS Gala Honoring Len Tantillo

Our inaugural gala will honor the work and contributions of artist Len F. Tantillo. We'll enjoy dinner, a wine tasting, and learn about Mr. Tantillo's newest painting, which captures colonial Schenectady! We may even get a sneak preview... The gala will take place at SUNY Schenectady's Van Curler Room.

$80.00 – $150.00

Spring Paint pARTy

Instructor Karen Anthony of Karen’s Paint pARTies will teach us to paint a spring scene.

$35.00

Mabee Farm late opening

Due to all the events we have going on today, Mabee Farm will be closed until Earth Night begins at 4:30pm. Thanks for understanding.