Scott Ferrara will examine how archaeologists use plant remains to understand food preferences and discuss what specific local plants Mohawk communities were using nearly 500 years ago.

Fáilte! It’s (almost) St. Patrick’s day, so come and celebrate the history of the holiday with us. Tonight, educator Michael Diana will present a special talk on Irish history in Schenectady. How did this small Dutch and English town respond to Irish immigrants? Find out with us!

Dr. Gwen Saul will discuss the unique foundational history of the New York State Museum’s ethnology collections

Similar to our book clubs, we’ll listen to a selection of podcasts and meet in person to discuss them.

Judy Russell, JD and Certified Genealogist, will provide resources and specific examples from NY to help genealogists find the laws and legal information relevant to their research.

In this workshop, we’ll teach the history and the practice of making your very own corn husk doll.

Join us at the Mabee Farm Historic Site as we demonstrate and discuss the ins and outs of the trade with local luthier, Roy Watson.

In Honor of International Women’s Day, we’ll be taking a look at women’s history here in Schenectady.

Socialist Schenectady’s effects, it turns out, have reached far beyond the banks of the Mohawk…just not in the way its champions hoped.

From bounty land to pensions, there are no shortages of genealogical records for soldiers from the War of 1812. Brian Rhinehart will discuss why these records were created, how to make sense of them, and what those records can contain for your ancestors.