We’ll warm up the tavern and show you how folks in the 18th century crafted the beverages that sustained their society. Our own Mabee Farm hard apple cider and some classic Mohawk valley moonshine are on the menu!
Participants will be able to touch and hold some of the weapons discussed during this program, and get a feel for what life on the frontier, farm, or battlefield was like in the 1700s and 1800s.
Join us for dinner and wine as we celebrate the work of Bill Buell and Carol Lewis. The gala will take place at SUNY Schenectady's Van Curler Room.
Complete a scavenger hunt introducing us to the plants and animals who call these woods home, past and present. Those who complete the hunt will win a prize to take home!
Instructor Karen Anthony of Karen’s Paint pARTies will teach us to paint a cozy winter scene.
Howlin' at the Moon is thrilled to feature Cold Chocolate, a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows
This family-friendly workshop is a perfect introduction for kids to the craft of felting
Please join us for a brief business meeting, followed by a presentation from Professor Jaap Jacobs of the University of St. Andrews. Professor Jacobs is a preeminent scholar on the history of New Netherland whose work has been published. He also advised SCHS staff on the exhibition "Beyond the Pines: Colonial Schenectady." Professor Jacobs will discuss his recent research on the subject. Following Professor Jacobs' presentation we'll enjoy a reception on the grounds of Mabee Farm. The house will be open for tours.
This tour tells the story of how New York State’s first historic district came to be.
This colonial-era walking tour takes us back to a land you may know but a world that’s unrecognizable.
