POSTPONED Howlin' at the Moon with the Crabgrass Boys
2020-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Join 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.

POSTPONED: Howlin' at the Moon with Washington County Line
2020-06-04 19:00 - 21:00
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
June’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.

POSTPONED Drink the Seasons: Summer
2020-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
It’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.
Drink 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.

CANCELLED: Howlin' at the Moon with Dyer Switch
2020-07-09 19:00 - 21:00
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!

Virtual Annual Meeting
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:00
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.
We 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.
The 2020 slate of nominees who will be voted on at the Annual Meeting include:
New Trustees:
David Trestick: 2020-2023
David 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.
David J. LeBlanc: 2020-2023
David, 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.
Returning Trustees:
Marianne Blanchard: 2020-2023
Thomas Dunn: 2020-2023
Robert Sullivan: 2020-2023
Dale Wade-Keszey: 2020-2023
John Woodward: 2020-2023
It 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:
I, ______________ (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.
Regards, _______________ (your name).

Kayak through History
2020-08-12 17:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, Aug 12 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Saturday Aug 15 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Wednesday, Aug 25 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Saturday, Sept 5 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Wednesday, Sept 9 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Explore Schenectady from a different vantage point: the
Mohawk River! Starting out from Mohawk Harbor, we’ll
paddle our way upstream to the Glen Sanders Mansion
and back, passing under railroad bridges and around wild
islands. The paddling will be done by you. The learning will
come from an SCHS guide, who will discuss the history of
the river and its surroundings. Kayak from Upstate Kayak
Rentals is included in the price. Please purchase tickets
online at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

SOLD OUT - Walking Tour: Colonial Schenectady
2020-08-14 18:00 - 19:30
SOLD OUT – The shaded streets of the Stockade were first laid down in 1661. Travel back with us to a time when our city was simply the “Place Beyond the Pines,” a tiny trade post where diverse cultures and languages met. We’ll relive the remarkable stories of the first generations of
Schenectadians.
We have limited space due to social distancing. Tickets are $10, free for members, and must be purchased in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.

Kayak through History
2020-08-15 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, Aug 12 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Saturday Aug 15 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Wednesday, Aug 25 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Saturday, Sept 5 at 10am @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Wednesday, Sept 9 at 5:30pm @ Mohawk Harbor | $20
Explore Schenectady from a different vantage point: the
Mohawk River! Starting out from Mohawk Harbor, we’ll
paddle our way upstream to the Glen Sanders Mansion
and back, passing under railroad bridges and around wild
islands. The paddling will be done by you. The learning will
come from an SCHS guide, who will discuss the history of
the river and its surroundings. Kayak from Upstate Kayak
Rentals is included in the price. Please purchase tickets
online at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

Kayak Through History tours meet 15 minutes before the start time at the Upstate Kayak Rental booth, which is located at Mohawk Harbor, behind Druthers. You can’t miss it: just look for the brightly colored kayaks.

Note: If you’re bringing your own kayak, please park your car and launch your kayak from the Freeman’s Bridge boat launch, located next to the Water’s Edge restaurant in Scotia. You can then paddle across the Mohawk to meet the rest of the group at Mohawk Harbor.

Our guide will be Mike Diana will be your guide, and he looks forward to answering all your Schenectady history questions!

Walking Tour: Gossips and Gadflies
2020-08-18 18:00 - 19:30
Can you keep a secret? This tour explores the Stockade
through the writings of Harriet Mumford Paige. Living in
the early 19th century, she was an ordinary woman with an
extraordinary penchant for peddling rumors. Together we’ll
air out all of her neighbors’ dirty laundry!
We have limited space due to social distancing. Tickets are $10, free for members, and must be purchased in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

Campfire at the Mabee Farm
2020-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-16 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, Aug 19, 6-8pm @ Mabee Farm | $8
Wednesday, Sept 16, 6-8pm @ Mabee Farm | $8
Wednesday, Oct 7, 6-8pm @ Mabee Farm | $8
Join us for a few fine evenings around the campfire! Come
share share ghost stories and other local tall tales with us.
We’ll have s’mores and hot apple cider readily available.
Please be ready to don a mask, and practice social
distancing.
Tickets available at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.

Mabee Farm Craft Market
2020-08-22 10:00 - 15:00
Exciting and colorful — and yet safe! Our Arts & Crafts Market this year will feature over 40 local artisans, selling their unique, totally hand-crafted wares. We can’t wait for this socially-distanced event, featuring music by Everest Rising and Mark Baptiste! Bring your masks and we’ll see you on August 22 on the grounds of the Mabee Farm for the handmade shopping event of the year. Tickets available online at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs OR with exact change of $5 at the door. Bills over $5 will be considered a generous donation to the Mabee Farm Historic Site 🙏😊!
Participating artists and crafters:
ADK Country Sistah
Bedtime Buddies / Crafty Avocado
Bella’s Blankets
C Crafty Corners
Catskill Mountain Wood Working
Chandelears etc.
Chane’s Deli
Clark Designs
Cobble Hill Farm Handcrafted
Cutting Boards by Dave
Designs by Dre
Donna’s Dream
Eileen Wrightsman
Empty Pockets Ranch NY
Entwined Design
floweringfelts
Gusto Della Vita
Hummingbird Hills Winery
Jessa Lou Crafts
Kristin Brassard
Old Rustic Crow
Original Art by LM Kupiec
P&M Studios
Papermania
Patricia Becker Designs
Peace of Pottery
Rick’s Hot Sauce Experience & More
Sacred Journey Ceramics
Solulu Handmade
Soni’s Suds
Sugar Oak Farms
Sweet T’s LLC
That’s Different…Chocolates
The Beginning Shop
The Gilded Door
The Nut Lady
Tina’s Art Shop
TreeCycled Crafts
WOVEN
WychCraft
Please help us keep our community safe and healthy by adhering to the following guidelines:

A mask must be worn at all times
One customer at a vendor stall at a time.
If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
The Mabee Farm may limit the number of customers to maintain social distancing of at least 6 ft.
Please come the market in groups of three or fewer.

Kayak through History
2020-08-25 17:30 - 19:30
Explore Schenectady from a different vantage point: the
Mohawk River! Starting out from Mohawk Harbor, we’ll
paddle our way upstream to the Glen Sanders Mansion
and back, passing under railroad bridges and around wild
islands. The paddling will be done by you. The learning will
come from an SCHS guide, who will discuss the history of
the river and its surroundings. Kayak from Upstate Kayak
Rentals is included in the price. Please purchase tickets
online at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

Kayak Through History tours meet 15 minutes before the start time at the Upstate Kayak Rental booth, which is located at Mohawk Harbor, behind Druthers. You can’t miss it: just look for the brightly colored kayaks.

Note: If you’re bringing your own kayak, please park your car and launch your kayak from the Freeman’s Bridge boat launch, located next to the Water’s Edge restaurant in Scotia. You can then paddle across the Mohawk to meet the rest of the group at Mohawk Harbor.

Our guide will be Mike Diana will be your guide, and he looks forward to answering all your Schenectady history questions!

Walking Tour: Black History in Schenectady
2020-08-26 18:00 - 19:30
Schenectady is filled with Black history and culture. Join us for a walking tour as we explore the people and places that make Schenectady’s Black heritage so vibrant. From the Underground Railroad to the Great Migration and the Civil Rights movement, Black Schenectadians have created a proud and tangible legacy in Schenectady County’s history! Tickets are $10 (free for SCHS members) and available at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.

Walking Tour: The Civil War in Schenectady
2020-08-28 18:00 - 19:30
It’s the middle of the 19th century and America has been fractured in two. As Union and Confederate forces battle, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. In this tour we’ll examine how Schenectady fit into this broad struggle. We’ll walk the streets and meet the people who lived through this crisis.
We have limited space due to social distancing. Tickets are $10, free for members, and must be purchased in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

Studio Sale at Brouwer House Creative
2020-08-29 10:00 - 15:00
We are opening the gorgeous gardens of the Brouwer House Creative for our summer studio sale!
Shop artisan soaps, candles and body products from Sweet Sprig, Paintings, cards, prints and more from Deb Angilletta Art, Handmade children’s toys and wearables from hand spun fiber from guest artisan In-a-Spin Fiber Arts. While you are shopping learn all about the Electric City Food Coop and their mission to bring a sustainable market to downtown Schenectady.
Tour the gardens of the oldest house in Schenectady owned by the Schenectady County Historical Society. The Brouwer house is also a creative arts space for working artisans.
Masks when you cannot maintain 6 ft physical distance from others would be greatly appreciated 🙂

Walking Tour: Revolutionary Schenectady SOLD OUT
2020-09-04 18:00 - 19:30
For modern Americans, the Revolutionary period is as celebrated as it is misunderstood. In 1776, Schenectady sat at the crossroads of clashing loyalties and passions. From forts to barracks and from patriots to loyalists, Schenectady had it all. Journey with us to Colonial America as we discuss how Schenectady fought for America’s independence, and explore the conflicts that animated the founding of our nation. Included on the tour is a peek at the incredibly rare Liberty Flag, housed at the SCHS Museum!
We have limited space due to social distancing. Tickets are $10, free for members, and must be purchased in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

Kayak through History SOLD OUT
2020-09-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-09-15 16:30 - 19:30, 2020-09-17 16:30 - 18:30

Walking Tour: Scandalous Schenectady SOLD OUT
2020-09-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-10-14 17:00 - 18:30
Every city has its fair share of scandal! Scandalous
Schenectady recalls some of Schenectady’s more nefarious
characters. Bold bootlegging, cruel kidnappings and maybe
even a few mysterious murders…this tour has it all!
We have limited space due to social distancing. Tickets are $10, free for members, and must be purchased in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs

24th Annual Albany Bottle Show
2020-09-13 09:00 - 15:00
The Capital Region Antique Bottle Club is hosting this year’s annual show at the Mabee Farm! Join us for a FREE outdoor event featuring the region’s finest (and coolest) antique glass, bottles, stoneware, insulators, related items and more. Admission is free, and if you’d like to set up a table, it’s $20 (8am set up, and bring your own table). This will be a socially-distant event with masks required per the Mabee Farm’s policy. Should you have questions or need information please contact either Adam Stoddard at 518-256-7663 or Phil Bernard at 518-429-7641.

Virtual Talk: The Americanized Greeks of Schenectady and the Balkan Wars
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:30
It’s our first-ever virtual talk! Join us for a discussion with Peter S. Giakoumis, author of the book The Forgotten Heroes of the Balkan Wars: Greek-Americans and Philhellenes 1912-1913. Using primary sources, Giakoumis has put together a compelling narrative describing the formation of Schenectady’s successful ethnic Greek community.
Schenectady’s Greeks left for the front-lines of the Balkan conflict in 1912. The events leading up to their departure, and their decision to return to America ultimately had a significant impact on the city. The return of those veterans determined the fate of Schenectady’s Greek-American community, the culture they forged, and their impact on the city which endures to this day.
About Peter S. Giakoumis: A historical consultant and researcher of Greek military history, Giakoumis’ main focus is the Greek-Americans of the early twentieth century. Giakoumis served as a reserve Captain, Army Division, New York Guard for six years, and he is the Vice President of Byzantine Crown Productions, a history-based production company that promotes the accurate portrayal of Hellenic culture. He holds a master’s degree in international relations, and has authored various online works including: Greek-American Pioneers & Philhellenes of the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 (2016), and The Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 and the Pioneer Greek Americans (2017).
This program is free and open to the public, though donations are greatly appreciated. You may join us on October 1st at 7pm by visiting meet.google.com/ceu-xzdv-pbk

Campfire at the Mabee Farm SOLD OUT
2020-10-07 18:00 - 20:00

Candlelight Tours SOLD OUT
2020-10-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-09 18:30 - 20:30
Thursday and Friday evenings in October @ 6:30pm & 7:30pm.
It’s October, which means the Stockade’s undead residents are eager to greet you. Join us as we explore the historic neighborhood after dark and discover the neighborhood’s haunting past! Choose from two tours: Colonial Hauntings, or Ghostly Victorian.
Tickets are $12, advanced purchase required, and include entry to the museum. Please remember to bring a flashlight with you!

For tickets and more information please visit www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs
Candlelight Walking Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation.

The Fall Craft Market
2020-10-11 10:00 - 15:00
Ah, autumn! It’s our favorite time of year at the Mabee Farm, and arguably the best. Is there anything better than the smokey scent of the blacksmith’s forge, the yearly bounty of pumpkins, and the magnificent colors of fall foliage set against the Mohawk River? October on the Farm is perfect, really, made all the more so by the 40 crafters and artists who will fill the grounds on the 11th! Join us for a truly spectacular celebration of autumn and its bounty. And hey, why not do a little holiday shopping while you’re here!

Candlelight Tours SOLD OUT
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:30
Tours @ 6:30pm & 7:30pm.
It’s October, which means the Stockade’s undead residents are eager to greet you. Join us as we explore the historic neighborhood after dark and discover the neighborhood’s haunting past! Choose from two tours: Colonial Hauntings, or Ghostly Victorian.
Tickets are $12, advanced purchase required, and include entry to the museum. Please remember to bring a flashlight with you!

For tickets and more information please visit www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs
Candlelight Walking Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation.
