All SCHS sites, including Mabee Farm, the Museum, and the Library will be closed on Labor Day.

Step into a dazzling and whimsical world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns, all handmade by artisans with decades of experience.

Join us for an evening stroll past Schenectady mansions and learn about the influential families who shaped the area during this transformative era.

Join us for an evening stroll past Schenectady mansions and learn about the influential families who shaped the area during this transformative era.

The Mabee Farm's pumpkin patch will be open just for kids! Come spend a fall day with us as we wander our pumpkin patch, picking our favorites. Our pumpkins come in all sizes, shapes and colors! We'll then create a gourdy craft with our picks.

The Stockade comes to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood. Enjoy museum admission, a guided neighborhood tour, exclusive access to two Stockade homes and gardens, and coffee and a treat at Arthur’s Market!

Belle-Skinner is a dark nostalgic singer-songwriter based in New York. With a hauntingly beautiful, lilting soprano and innate sense of melody she crafts tales of songbirds, sirens and desert nomads – nuanced and layered stories which bridge the gap between past and present.

Join Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard as explore the stately GE Realty Plot!

On this sunset cruise, we’ll recreate a Mohawk River journey, albeit at a relaxing pace. Each ticket includes a cocktail as a standard ration, so sit back, relax, and take in the sunset!

Stroll through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district!