Local Scots-Irish settlers were highly rebellious toward British rule, and, almost to a person, fought for the Rebel American side during the American Revolution.

Years from now, Schenectadians will look back and wonder, “how did the COVID-19 pandemic affect Schenectady County? How did our ancestors respond to the crisis?” "What was life like for people quarantined, for months?"

Craig Williams, formerly of the NYS Museum, is our region's foremost scholar on the Erie Canal.

While SCHS is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite you to view our online exhibitions.

This winter, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives.

A great night of toe-tapping Americana!

For artist Tony Murray, it all begins with a title. That vision is sculpted to life using precision machined scrap metals and found objects

Using stone corn grown on our own farm, we’ll shell, crack and grind our own meal.

Join us for our 2020 Annual Meeting, featuring a talk by Dr. Kori A. Graves, UAlbany Associate Professor of History. Dr. Graves will discuss women's suffrage in New York.

In this program, we'll explore our incredible collection of historic maps.