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Campfire Nights

Join us for a spooky evening! We’ll kindle the campfire, roast s’mores, and take an after-dark tour of the Mabee Farm while sharing local ghost stories and tall tales.

Kayak Through History: Schenectady 8/31

Mohawk Harbor

This year, the popular Mohawk river paddling tours return to both Schenectady and Waterford. For centuries, our region's history has revolved around the mighty Mohawk River.

$35.00

Mabee Farm Closed

The Mabee Farm will be closed on Saturday, September 3rd.

Secret Stockade

The Stockade and its secrets come to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood.

$35.00

Mabee Farm Closed

Mabee Farm will be closed to the public September 14-17.

Drink the Seasons: Gin

Led by historian John Gearing, we’ll make — and sample — a variety of historic libations, made with gin.

$30.00

Mabee Farm Closed

Mabee Farm will be closed on 9/24 due to the Stockade Walkabout at our other sites.

Stockade Walkabout 2022

Save this special Saturday in September in the Stockade as a day to relax, listen to some great music, chat with friends and costumed characters all while strolling through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district! This will be our 58th year of these Walkabouts, starting way back in the 1950s. Several neighbors have graciously agreed to open the interior of their homes to neighbors and visitors and tell secrets of the architecture and stories of the families that lived in them.

$20.00