Professor LaGarrett J. King will discuss his recent article “The African Americans’ Revolution: Black Patriots, Black Founders, and the Concept of Interest Convergence."

Professor Jacobs is currently translating a volume for the New Netherland Institute, and he will discuss his project, including three examples from the 1660 council minutes.

 Schenectady once had a large and active Polish immigrant community. Craig Siulinski will discuss his recent research into the early 20th century experience of Polish immigrants in Schenectady.

Instructor Karen Anthony of Karen’s Paint pARTies will teach us to paint a cheerful spring scene

Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the American Revolution as ten(ish) scholars deliver fast, focused 3–5 minute bursts on the era’s most gripping stories. An audience Q&A and light refreshments will follow.

Our good friend architectural historian Walter Wheeler is back, this time to delve into the differences between Dutch and English vernacular architecture in Schenectady County. What inspired the homes and barns of these two European cultures, and why and how do they differ?

250 years ago, rumors of revolution deeply divided the people of Schenectady. Fearing the coming conflict, common people gathered weapons and organized militia companies. This program discusses the grueling conditions of frontier combat. We’ll explore the arms and equipment available to people in Revolutionary Schenectady and demonstrate a live firing of a musket.

Please join us for the third annual Schenectady County Historical Society Gala honoring the work and contributions  of Ann and Jim Eignor and John Angiletta, SCHS volunteers.