Schenectady County Historical Society

FallFest
2022-10-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Ah, autumn! It’s our favorite time of year at the Mabee Farm, and arguably the best. Is there anything better than the smokey scent of the blacksmith’s forge, the yearly bounty of pumpkins, and the magnificent colors of fall foliage set against the Mohawk River? October on the Farm is perfect, really.

Join us for FallFest, a truly spectacular celebration of autumn and its bounty. Featuring family-friendly activities like pony rides, boat rides, crafts, and a petting zoo, along with live music, and local beer. Plus, 75 of our favorite artists and crafters will fill the grounds, selling their eclectic wares. So, why not do a little holiday shopping while you’re here .

Suggested donation: $10

Library Closed
2022-10-10 00:00 - 2022-12-06 23:59
The Library will be closed to the public from October 10 – December 11 while we install a new archival storage system. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on December 12!

Candlelight Tour Oct 12 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady’s haunting past! We’ll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Tickets are $13 and you can choose either the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. The two tours feature different stories, and venture through different parts of the neighborhood. We recommend you bring a flashlight. Each tour lasts 60-90 minutes – both tours cannot be done on the same night.
Please park on the street-parking is not allowed in the YWCA parking lot.
Candlelight Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. The tour meets at 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady
Available Dates:
Wednesday Oct 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 13 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 14 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 20 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 21 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 26 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 27 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 28 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm

Candlelight Tour Oct 12 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-12 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour Oct 12 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-12 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour Oct 12 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-12 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady’s haunting past! We’ll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Tickets are $13 and you can choose either the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. The two tours feature different stories, and venture through different parts of the neighborhood. We recommend you bring a flashlight. Each tour lasts 60-90 minutes – both tours cannot be done on the same night.
Please park on the street-parking is not allowed in the YWCA parking lot.
Candlelight Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. The tour meets at 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady.
**All ticket sales are final; no refunds or switching dates/times.**
Available Dates:
Wednesday Oct 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 13 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 14 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 20 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 21 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 26 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 27 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 28 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm

CANCELLED Candlelight Tour | Oct 13 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady’s haunting past! We’ll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Tickets are $13 and you can choose either the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. The two tours feature different stories, and venture through different parts of the neighborhood. We recommend you bring a flashlight. Each tour lasts 60-90 minutes – both tours cannot be done on the same night.
Please park on the street-parking is not allowed in the YWCA parking lot.
Candlelight Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. The tour meets at 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady.
** All ticket sales are final. No refunds or switching dates/times **
Available Dates:
Wednesday Oct 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 13 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 14 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 20 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 21 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Wednesday Oct 26 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Oct 27 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Friday October 28 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm

CANCELLED Candlelight Tour | Oct 13 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30

CANCELLED Candlelight Tour | Oct 13 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30

CANCELLED Candlelight Tour | Oct 13 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-13 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 14 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-14 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 14 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-14 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 14 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-14 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 14 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-14 19:30 - 20:30

Gongs Along the Mohawk: A Sound Immersion at Mabee Farm
2022-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
The Gong is one of man’s most powerful and oldest transformational and therapeutic instruments. Renowned gong artists Charles Adinolfi and Tim Bell will share with you an experience of wonder and relaxation. Gongs, tubular bells, and crystal and Tibetan bowls will resonate to create a calming, centering, energizing place of transformation and healing inside the Dutch Barn.

Joining them in this immersive journey is guitarist Scott Collins, whose exotic sounds are with tremendous passion and pyrotechnical velocity. Diana Domingo will bring her gifts as an artist and sound voice healer. Zelda Hotaling, a member of the Haudenosaunee will promote healing through her use of crystal bowls, drums, and rattles. And percussionist Blair Davis will join in. The day will begin and end with a dance piece choreographed to the electronic music of Carl Landa, Skidmore’s Dance Department’s Director. Plus surprise guests from the local sound healing community.

A truly magical experience awaits you. Come join us for an afternoon of wonder!

Suggested donation to the musicians: $15. You may wish to bring a yoga mat and/or blanket to get comfortable.

Candlelight Tour | Oct 19 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 19 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 19 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-19 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 19 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-19 19:30 - 20:30

Voices of the Valley: A song cycle celebrating the Mohawk River Valley
2022-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
Voices of the Valley: A song cycle celebrating the Mohawk River Valley
Songs by Morris & Rivers | Featuring Alice Sorensen & Dylan Perrillo
Songwriters Morris & Rivers present a world premiere evening of original tunes inspired by life in the Mohawk Valley, combining folk and musical theatre influences into stories both tender and uplifting. Featuring vocalist Alice Sorensen and bassist Dylan Perrillo, with Lecco Morris on piano and vocals. The creative team will conduct a talkback after the show. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Arts Center of the Capital Region.

Candlelight Tour | Oct 20 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 20 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 20 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-20 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 20 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-20 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 21 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-21 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 21 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-21 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 21 7:30 Colonial
2022-10-21 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 21 7:30 Victorian
2022-10-21 19:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 26 6:30 Colonial
2022-10-26 18:30 - 20:30

Candlelight Tour | Oct 26 6:30 Victorian
2022-10-26 18:30 - 20:30
