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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20191230T194703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T222325Z
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SUMMARY:Geology\, Landscape\, and the Iroquois Homeland with Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten\, Geologist at NYS Museum
DESCRIPTION:The bedrock of New York and its erosion created the landscape the Iroquois peoples made their home. It influenced their territorial boundaries\, defenses\, settlement patterns\, trail systems\, agriculture\, and key natural resources. Chuck Ver Straeten is Curator of Sedimentary Rocks at the New York State Museum. He investigates the Devonian Period\, c. 400 million years ago. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/geology-landscape-iroquois/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T204928Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200226T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T210137Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie presented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams\nPresented by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble\nDirected by Sandra Boynton \nFebruary 28-March 1\, March 6-8\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm\, Sunday matinees at 3 pm\nThe Brouwer House\, 14 N. Church St.\, Schenectady\nTickets: $20 General Admission at northeasttheatreensemble.simpletix.com \nWilliams’ familial tale of heartache\, perseverence\, dissatisfaction\, yearning\, and love comes to life in the historic Stockade District’s Brouwer House. In this memory play\, Tom Wingfield looks back on years spent with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda\, desperately seeking security for her children\, especially Laura\, finds a fragile hope in the form of Tom’s work friend\, Jim\, a young man Laura knew in high school. \nFeaturing:\nMichael Sinkora as Tom Wingfield\nJanet Hurley Kimlicko^ as Amanda Wingfield\nShae Fitzgerald^ as Laura Wingfield\nJordan Bray as Jim O’Connor \nAssistant Director/Production Manager: Suzanna Bornn^\nStage Manager/Production Effects: Ren Kris\nCostume Designer: Bonnie Fitzgerald\nProperties: Travis Fealy^ \n^ = NorthEast Theatre Ensemble company member \n**As always with NETE performances\, seating is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended. \n**Please notify NETE in advance if you require accommodations so they can best serve you as an audience member.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/gm-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200129T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T214640Z
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SUMMARY:In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-Apr. 8: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-Apr. 22: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/in-cold-blood-true-crime-reading-discussion-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20191230T200636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T215543Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop: Painted Tin
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Folk and Their Art exhibition\, curator Suzy Fout will lead a workshop on painted tin\, with each participant decorating their own piece to take home. $30.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/craft-workshop-painted-tin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200314T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T155432Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Edison\, Westinghouse\, and Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Wise. $5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event. POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2021.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/postponed-edison-westinghouse-and-schenectady/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20190920T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220028Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Bus Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n\nWith collections spanning more than 5\,000 years of culture\, from prehistory to the present\, the Metropolitan is a journey through the world’s greatest art. Bus departs the Stockade at 7am and Crossgates Mall at 7:30am. Returns to the Capital Region around 8pm.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/bus-trip-to-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200321T011652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T012931Z
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SUMMARY:Electric City Archive Podcast
DESCRIPTION:The Electric City Archive podcast is hosted by County Historian\, Bill Buell\, and produced by SCHS. Find it on our YouTube Channel.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/electric-city-podcast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20191230T195133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212602Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Kurt Vonnegut in Schenectady with Alplaus Historian Jessica Polmateer
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2021\n\nAlplaus’ village historian will be here to take us through author Kurt Vonnegut’s time working for GE in Schenectady\, and the people and places he encountered while living in the region. The program will feature some authentic Vonnegut artifacts\, as well!\n\n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/vonnegut/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200129T214746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T155755Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 8: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 22: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-May 6: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-May 20: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/in-cold-blood-true-crime-reading-discussion-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200204T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T210000Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Mabee Maple Day
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 2021 \nAs winter cold begins to recede\, the ground unfreezes and the sap starts to run. On a New York farm\, the first harvest of the year was always maple syrup. In this family-friendly program\, you’ll learn the process for yourself. From tapping to boiling to sampling some sweet maple treats\, we’ll do it all. Pre-Registration Required. Tickers are $8/person\, for adults and kids 3+. Register at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mabee-maple-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20191230T195506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T205945Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: "Scots-Irish Revolutionaries of Corry’s Brook (Currybush)" with Terry McMaster
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2021 \nLocal Scots-Irish settlers were highly rebellious toward British rule\, and\, almost to a  person\, fought for the Rebel American side during the American Revolution. Terry McMaster is an independent historian whose research focuses on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley and on the settlement patterns\, family connections and border warfare along colonial New York’s western frontier in the 18th Century. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-nest-of-rascally-rebels-scots-irish-revolutionaries-of-corrys-brook-with-terry-mcmaster/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200330T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T222402Z
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SUMMARY:Help SCHS build an archive of COVID-19 stories
DESCRIPTION:Members and Friends: \nWe are all making history right now\, as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an emergency of historic proportions\, and has been compared to the Black Plague\, or the 1918 Spanish Flu. Like those past crises\, COVID-19 will be a major topic of study for future historians. 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?” \nYou can help future researchers understand for themselves what life right now is like. You can help future historians understand the pandemic’s immense impact on our community\, and on ourselves\, and on our way of life. You can help future historians understand how this international emergency changed your life\, and changed our world\, forever. \nConsider recording your unique perspective for inclusion in the SCHS archives. Diaries\, scrapbooks\, photo albums\, letters\, songs\, poems\, short stories\, and other works of art are all important sources for future historians. Be creative: there are infinite ways you can express yourself\, and document the impact of COVID-19 on you\, your loved ones\, and your neighbors. Help us\, by: \n\nContributing to a global collection: https://covid19.omeka.net/\nShare your story using our form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHgEsVMdH6NBHjFKx_QxVwa5_H4rZSKIQ71e_XkjhfWMeiXg/viewform\nCreating a personal diary\, scrapbook\, or photo album (analog/physically or digitally)\nCollecting the letters\, emails\, and notes that you’ve created or received to stay in touch or communicate with others during this difficult time of isolation\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact is an on-going\, changing situation. It will take time to document how we are all affected. If you have questions about ways you can contribute to the SCHS archive collection\, or about documenting your experiences\, contact the SCHS librarian\, Marietta Carr\, at librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org \nWishing you and your loved ones the very best. Be in touch and be safe.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/help-schs-build-an-archive-of-covid-19-stories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200303T175153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T205842Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Water in the Erie Canal - with Craig Williams
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2021 \nWater! Where do we want it? And where DON’T we want it? Having a predictable level of water in the Erie Canal has always been a challenge. Craig Williams\, formerly of the NYS Museum\, is our region’s foremost scholar on the Erie Canal. He’ll be here to discuss where the Canal’s water come from\, how it flows\, how much is enough\, and how much is TOO much. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/waterinthecanal/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200406T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200628T155137Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:While SCHS is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we invite you to view our online exhibitions: \nHandcrafted: The Folk and Their Art at https://indd.adobe.com/view/b06c2b57-3098-47ec-a417-e4b34378bcff \nChanging Downtown: The Rise\, the Raze\, and the Revitalization of Schenectady at https://indd.adobe.com/view/f6b96ae2-9988-469e-8b62-b6f32817a695 \nThe Wizard of Schenectady: Charles Proteus Steinmetz at https://indd.adobe.com/view/e1090a87-2b04-43cf-8e0a-5639f662b737 \nand a map of the historic Mabee Farm at https://indd.adobe.com/view/b8a497d1-8ca2-4d13-b61c-cdd88d9ed8a1
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200129T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T160023Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: In Cold Blood: True Crime Reading & Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives. Led by City Historian Chris Leonard\, this reading and discussion series invites participants to delve into the history and literature of American crime. We’ll meet five times\, to discuss five pioneering works of new journalism and true crime writing. At each session\, participants will come together with others in our community to discuss what we’ve read. \nDates (6pm-7:30pm): \n-Feb. 26: Defining True Crime (Book: Compulsion\, selections from True Crime: An American Anthology)\n-Mar. 11: Writing True Crime (Book: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York)\n-Mar. 25: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 8: POSTPONED\n-Apr. 22: True Crime outside of books (selections from True Crime: An American Anthology\, selected clips from podcasts/TV/movies)\n-May 6: Crimes that changed us (Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder\, the Bystanders\, the Crime that Changed America)\n-May 20: Serial killers and True Crime (Book: Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away with Murder) \nBooks are available to borrow from SCHS with a small security deposit. To register\, email librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or call 518-374-0263×3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/in-cold-blood-true-crime-reading-discussion-group-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200220T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T011412Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Howlin' at the Moon with Running the River
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been postponed due to COVID-19. The 2020 Howlin’ at the Moon concert series kicks off with Running the River! The weather may be wet\, but we’ll stay warm to Running the River‘s signature blend of classic country\, rock\, folk\, Irish\, blues\, and fiddle tunes! Sponsored by Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. Admission is $6\, tickets available at the door. Refreshments served.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/howlin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200303T180325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T144245Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Exhibition Opening: Pressed Metal Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR LATER IN 2021\n\nFor artist Tony Murray\, it all begins with a title. That vision is sculpted to life using precision machined scrap metals and found objects. Whether daydreaming or contemplating the nature of things\, Murray’s subjects range from the playful and the serious to the cynical and the philosophical\, leaving the viewer to ponder the deeper\, religious\, political\, or social meanings behind the work.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn addition to both regional and national exhibitions\, Murray’s work can be found in permanent installations at the Virginia Air and Space Center\, LaGrange Art Museum\, and Fontbonne University. While his media of choice is pressed metal sculpture and recycled/found objects\, Murray also works in scratchboard\, photography\, “sculptography\,” and poetry. Born and raised in Queens\, NY\, Murray now resides in Glenville\, N.Y.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe exhibition will run March-May 2020 at the Mabee Farm Historic Site. A special reception will be held on April 11th at 2pm featuring a presentation by the artist followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments served. $5 or FREE for members.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/pressed-metal-sculpture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200204T194656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T013628Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Crazy for Corn Cakes
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to COVID-19. \nIn this a-maize-ing program kids will explore one of the most important crops on a colonial farm. Using stone corn grown on our own farm\, we’ll shell\, crack and grind our own meal. We’ll then fry up some tasty\, bright red corn cakes to eat. Pre-registration required. Tickets are $8 for kids over 3 years\, sign up at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/crazy-for-corn-cakes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200303T202603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T144151Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Annual Meeting: Why Votes for Women? A Look at the Capital Region's Woman’s Suffrage Movement
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR LATER IN 2021 \nJoin 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. \nWhen women throughout the U.S. won the right to vote in 1920\, women in New York had been voting for three years. In 1917\, New York State became the first state west of the Mississippi River to grant women the right to vote. Although many people heralded these victories as signs of the nation’s move toward greater equality for some citizens\, the battle for women’s suffrage in New York\, and across the nation\, had been contentious. The question of whether women wanted the rights and responsibilities that came with the vote was central in the woman suffrage struggle. As women on both sides of the debate articulated the reasons they either supported or opposed the question\, they revealed other forms of oppression that limited women’s opportunities. In the Capital Region\, women on the anti-suffrage side of the debate were often more successful than their pro-suffrage counterparts. Dr. Graves will discuss some of the reasons for this pattern. In many ways\, the suffrage debate our region demonstrates how some women related the right to vote with many other rights\, and why the anti-suffrage position remained popular even as support for suffrage increased in the U.S. \nAbout Dr. Kori A. Graves \nDr. Kori A. Graves is an Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany\, SUNY. A graduate of the Program in Gender and Women’s History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Professor Graves teaches courses that explore gender and women’s history\, the history of marriage and family\, and histories of the body\, beauty and identity politics in the U.S. Her book\, A War Born Family:African American Adoption in the Wake of the Korean War tells the story of the first African Americans who adopted Korean children\, and the ways their efforts revealed the contested nature of adoptive family formation across racial and national color lines. Her research and teaching interests explore the significance of political and popular representations of race\, nation\, and family – with a specific emphasis on the histories of motherhood and transracial adoption. Dr. Graves is also a dedicated teacher who has won awards for teaching excellence. \nThe SCHS Annual Meeting will be held from 1:30pm-2pm\, with the speaker starting at 2pm. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 or FREE for SCHS members. Tickets are available at the door.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/annualmeeting2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200303T221850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T173548Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: MapQuest Family Program
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC \nAt the Historical Society\, we love maps! You might even say we’d be lost without them. In this program\, we’ll explore our incredible collection of historic maps. We’ll learn how they work and what surprising things we can learn from them. Kids will complete a scavenger hunt for prizes and finally\, make a map of their own. This activity is free for kids and recommended for ages 5 to 14.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mapquest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20191230T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T155708Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: National Archives Resources for Genealogists with Tracy Skrabut
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED. \nLearn about the resources available at the National Archives to explore your family’s history. Tracy Skrabut\, archives technician at NARA Boston\, will introduce you\nto the types of records NARA collects\, what tools and materials are available online\, and what to expect. \n$5 or free for SCHS members. No advanced tickets. Tickets available day and place of event.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/national-archives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200107T211223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T165454Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Wine Tastings at the Brouwer House
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC \nJoin City Historian and wine aficionado Chris Leonard for an evening of fine wine tastings inside Schenectady’s oldest house. Our inaugural wine tasting event will feature four different wines and light fare\, curated by Chris. Each wine tasting is $25 and registration is open at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. \nOur wine-tasting group will meet quarterly\, with the year’s wine tastings scheduled for: \nThursday\, May 7\nThursday\, July 1\nThursday\, Sept 3\nThursday\, Dec 3
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/wine-tastings-at-the-brouwer-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200220T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T214850Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Howlin' at the Moon with the Crabgrass Boys
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. \nJoin us for a night of great Americana! The spring weather can be iffy\, but there’s nothing questionable about the Crabgrass Boys’ powerful vocals\, dynamic instrumentation and repertoire of great songs. Sponsored by Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. Admission is $6\, tickets available at the door. Refreshments served. If the weather is warm\, this Howlin’ concert will be held in the Dutch Barn. Cold or rainy weather\, the concert will be inside the Education Center.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/howlin2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200220T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T141126Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Howlin' at the Moon with Washington County Line
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 \nJune’s full moon is the Strawberry Moon\, so named because early settlers gathered ripening berries during the late spring. Washington County Line will be here to howl at the Strawberry Moon\, bringing their traditional bluegrass\, early country\, folk\, and contemporary tunes to the Howlin’ stage. Sponsored by Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. Admission is $6\, tickets available at the door. Refreshments served. If the weather is warm\, this Howlin’ concert will be held in the Dutch Barn. Cold or rainy weather\, the concert will be inside the Education Center.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/howlin3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200107T200703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T140958Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Drink the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 \nIt’s summer! We’re throwing open the doors and bringing the bounty of the Brouwer House’s garden inside for a few rounds of seasonal libations. Made with unique local ingredients — some sourced from our own garden — historian John Gearing will mix up a variety of tasty drinks for us to sample. We’ll taste  4-6 alcoholic drinks\, each drawing on inspirations of tastes and tales of the past. \nDrink the Seasons workshops are offered seasonally\, and you can register at a discounted rate of $80 for all four (March 5\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10)\, or $25 for one workshop. Register at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/drink-the-seasons-summer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200220T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T182106Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Howlin' at the Moon with Dyer Switch
DESCRIPTION:With its frequent summer storms\, July’s full moon is the Thunder Moon. Join us as Dyer Switch takes the stage in the Barn for hard-driving\, captivating bluegrass performed with mesmeric charm. Sponsored by Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. Admission is $6\, tickets available at the door. Refreshments served. The concert will be held in the Dutch Barn\, thunder or not!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/howlin4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200709T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T203711Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, our members come together at the SCHS Annual Meeting to share their love of local history\, and to help move SCHS forward. This year\, we’re doing things a little differently. \nWe hope you’ll join us for our virtual Annual Meeting\, hosted on Google Meet on Tuesday\, July 21 at 7pm. To take part\, all you need to do is click this link the day of the meeting: meet.google.com/sxq-qjrr-ycx. \nThe 2020 slate of nominees  who will be voted on at the Annual Meeting include: \nNew Trustees: \nDavid Trestick: 2020-2023\nDavid is a Senior Accountant in the Office of the New York State Comptroller with ten years experience in tax\, accounting\, and finance. A lifelong resident of Schenectady County\, David is particularly interested in antique maps. An avid hiker\, David is an Adirondack 46er\, a Catskills 35er\, and a trip leader for the Adirondack Mountain Club. Additionally\, his photography work has been featured in local galleries. \nDavid J. LeBlanc: 2020-2023\nDavid\, a lifelong resident of Schenectady County\, traces his career in history back to a summer internship at Mabee Farm. Since then\, he has worked as an educator for Mohonasen Central and Albany City School Districts. Currently\, David is the 7th/8th grade chair for history at KIPP Tech Valley Charter School\, where he also coaches middle school boys basketball.  \nReturning Trustees: \nMarianne Blanchard: 2020-2023\nThomas Dunn: 2020-2023\nRobert Sullivan: 2020-2023\nDale Wade-Keszey: 2020-2023\nJohn Woodward: 2020-2023 \nIt is important for us to have at least 10% membership attendance\, or proxies from 10% of the membership at the annual meeting in order for us to elect these trustees. If you will not be able to attend virtually\, we ask that you email your proxy vote to Mary Treanor at office@schenectadyhistorical.org or by using the button above\, prior to July 21\, 2020. You can use the following language in your email. If you have a Family or higher membership and there are two adults in the household\, both adults may return a proxy using the following language: \nI\, ______________ (your name)\, a member of the Schenectady County Historical Society and being entitled to vote\, appoint the Secretary of SCHS or _______________ (a person of your choice) as my proxy to attend the meeting as my duly authorized representative and to vote for me at the annual meeting to be held on July 21\, 2020. \nRegards\, _______________ (your name).
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/virtual-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142104
CREATED:20200723T201240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T201240Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak through History
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Aug 12 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20\nSaturday Aug 15 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20\nWednesday\, Aug 25 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20\nSaturday\, Sept 5 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20\nWednesday\, Sept 9 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20 \nExplore Schenectady from a different vantage point: the\nMohawk River! Starting out from Mohawk Harbor\, we’ll\npaddle our way upstream to the Glen Sanders Mansion\nand back\, passing under railroad bridges and around wild\nislands. The paddling will be done by you. The learning will\ncome from an SCHS guide\, who will discuss the history of\nthe river and its surroundings. Kayak from Upstate Kayak\nRentals is included in the price. Please purchase tickets\nonline at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/kayak/
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