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.
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Schenectady’s Battle Against Contagious Disease: From Smallpox to COVID-19 with Drs. James and Martin Strosberg
We'll hear from Drs. Strosberg about their new book, that chronicles the story of infectious diseases and their control in Schenectady
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.
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Workshop: Gourd Birdhouses
Spring has sprung! And that means lots of bird activity in our gardens. We will make and decorate our own birdhouses out of dried gourds grown at Mabee Farm.
Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Golden Age
At the turn of the 20th century, Schenectady was a booming industrial power: the city that “Lights and Hauls the World.” This tour explores this period.
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Family Program: Colonial Kids Saturdays
Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts.
Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Golden Age
At the turn of the 20th century, Schenectady was a booming industrial power: the city that “Lights and Hauls the World.” This tour explores this period.
Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Leading Ladies
This tour introduces you to a few of Schenectady's foremost women.
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Family Program: Colonial Kids Saturdays
Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts.
Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Leading Ladies
This tour introduces you to a few of Schenectady's foremost women.