Walking Tour: Canal Days
With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, New York truly became the “Empire State.” Once a sleepy farming town, Schenectady experienced a dramatic transformation of its own during the canal era.
With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, New York truly became the “Empire State.” Once a sleepy farming town, Schenectady experienced a dramatic transformation of its own during the canal era.
The Stockade and its secrets come to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
It’s the middle of the 19th century and America has been fractured in two. As Union and Confederate forces battle, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. In this tour we’ll examine how Schenectady fit into this struggle. We’ll walk the streets and meet the people who lived through this crisis.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
Due to school programs, the Mabee Farm will open to the public at 2pm on these days, with guided tours at 3pm, only.
Every city has its fair share of scandal! Scandalous Schenectady recalls some of Schenectady’s more nefarious characters. Bold bootlegging, cruel kidnappings and maybe even a few mysterious murders…this tour has it all!