This family-friendly workshop is a perfect introduction for kids to the craft of felting

Please join us for a brief business meeting, followed by a presentation from Professor Jaap Jacobs of the University of St. Andrews. Professor Jacobs is a preeminent scholar on the history of New Netherland whose work has been published. He also advised SCHS staff on the exhibition "Beyond the Pines: Colonial Schenectady." Professor Jacobs will discuss his recent research on the subject.   Following Professor Jacobs' presentation we'll enjoy a reception on the grounds of Mabee Farm. The house will be open for tours.

This tour tells the story of how New York State’s first historic district came to be.

This colonial-era walking tour takes us back to a land you may know but a world that’s unrecognizable.

Howlin' at the Moon is thrilled to feature Zan & the Winter Folk, who create anthems for the revivalists, lullabies for the lonely, and ballads for the hopeful. With a captivating sound and comedic banter, The Winter Folk reveal a unique and intimate performance wherever they play.

Join us for a full day of festivities in the Stockade that commemorates General Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Schenectady.

For the people who lived at this perilous time, what did it mean to be a Patriot? Join us for this evening walking tour of Schenectady's revolutionary past, and then choose to stick around for a drink at the historic Arthur’s Market.

Get ready for a new adventure by land and river! This special bike-kayak tour allows us to explore unique and hidden places right in our own backyard.

Our hands-on Night School classes will include blacksmithing, barn building, colonial cooking and animal care -- for grown ups! Plus, test your smarts during our 4th-Grade Social Studies quiz. Complimentary adult beverages will be served, naturally.