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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
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SUMMARY:"Stoneware: Art for the People" with John Scherer
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the opening reception for The Folk and Their\nArt as we discuss stoneware. Often\, utilitarian stoneware\ncontainers were decorated with cobalt blue designs to\nmake them more attractive. These decorations are now\nconsidered examples of American folk art\, and New York\nState has among the finest collections.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/stoneware-art-for-the-people-with-john-scherer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191227T215758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T220343Z
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SUMMARY:The Folk and Their Art: Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of “The Folk and Their Art\,” featuring guest speaker John Scherer! \nAbout the exhibition: SCHS’ folk art collection represents everyday people. Who were\nthese industrious artisans? Why study their creative expressions? What does the art of the common man say about our past\, and what can we learn through its study? This exhibition will dive into these questions\, exploring how folk art invokes meaning beyond\naesthetics and artistic ability. Made and used by ordinary people\, folk art reflects our needs\, values\, and desires. By studying both the folk and their art\, we invite a deeper understanding of our region\, its inhabitants\, and the role of creativity in people’s lives.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/the-folk-and-their-art-exhibition-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191230T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T200122Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Workshop: Terrariums
DESCRIPTION:Grab your ticket for our Terrarium Workshop\, led by Cornell\nMaster Gardener\, Chris Kirksey. Take a seat in our plant\njungle and learn step by step how to create your own\nbeautiful garden. You’ll learn tips and tricks to keeping your\nterrarium plants alive and thriving. All the materials you will\nneed are provided including a large glass vessel\, healthy\nplants\, and decorative accessories. $65.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/garden-workshop-terrariums/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191230T195852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211802Z
UID:10500-1579345200-1579352400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Craft Workshop: Delft Plates
DESCRIPTION:SCHS curator Suzy Fout will discuss the history of delft\nceramics\, using examples from the SCHS collection\nParticipants will decorate their own plates to take home.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/craft-workshop-delft-plates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191125T181050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T181050Z
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SUMMARY:Kokedama Workshop with Cornell Master Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Kokedama is super trendy these days. It’s no wonder why — by ditching the pot and instead\, growing your favorite houseplants in moss-covered ball\, you give them a distinctive\, modern look. \nHappily\, kokedama is fairy easy to make. Chris Kirksey\, Cornell Master Gardener\, will be here to lead a fun morning workshop where we will create our own take-home kokedama! This workshop will take place at Brouwer House Creative; tickets are $80 and include all materials.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/kokedama-workshop-with-cornell-master-gardener/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191230T190707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T220730Z
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SUMMARY:"Complex Evidence: Untangling Multiple\, Same-Name Individuals" with Judith Herbert
DESCRIPTION:You’ve found a John Smith in your ancestry and the\nquestion becomes\, “ Which of the possible John Smiths\nis my John Smith?” The lecture will provide tools and\ntechniques for separating persons of the same name in\nan area\, to ensure that researchers are locking onto the\ncorrect individual. Strategies for planning and conducting\na surname study will be covered; as well as tips for making\nsure all possible sources have been consulted\, which could\nhelp to identify the right John Smith.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/complex-evidence-untangling-multiple-same-name-individuals-with-judith-herbert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T200447Z
UID:10215-1576933200-1576940400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Very Mabee Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Zalig Kerstmas! This program welcomes all families to share in Dutch holiday traditions. Our historic house will be warm\, cozy and decked for the season. With riddles and\nclues to guide them\, kids will hunt for small gifts to take home. Of course\, we’ll enjoy some Dutch sweets. $8/person.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/very-mabee-christmas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T205733Z
UID:10224-1576922400-1576929600@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Wintertide Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the spectacularly decorated Mabee House this\nseason. It’s\, warm\, cozy\, and will be filled with good cheer\,\nhot cider\, and sweets. Offered on Saturdays\, Dec 14 & 21.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/wintertide-tours-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T204918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T195026Z
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SUMMARY:American Girl Tea
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Join us for an elegant holiday tea party! Our Festival of\nTrees will be in full swing\, making a glittering holiday\nbackdrop for the occasion. We’ll have baked goods and\nstories to share\, and make a wintry craft to take home. Our host will be Samantha. $8/person for children AND adults
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/american-girl-tea/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T173330Z
UID:10222-1576321200-1576324800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Wintertide Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the spectacularly decorated Mabee House this\nseason. It’s\, warm\, cozy\, and will be filled with good cheer\,\nhot cider\, and sweets. Offered on Saturdays\, Dec 14 & 21.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/wintertide-tours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191120T163644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T163644Z
UID:10409-1576317600-1576324800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath Workshop with Cornell Master Gardener Chris Kirksey
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Master Gardener Chris Kirksey will lead us through a wreath-making workshop\, just in time for the holidays. Join Chris as he teaches his technique for making wreaths in a variety of sizes\, using your choice of interesting and varied decorations. Cost is $80 and includes all materials!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/holiday-wreath-workshop-with-cornell-master-gardener-chris-kirksey/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T224956Z
UID:10220-1576173600-1576180800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Drink the Seasons: Christmas Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:The halls are decked\, the trees are lit\, and we’re celebrating the holiday season with our final round of seasonal mixology workshops. Led by historian John Gearing\, we’ll make — and sample — a variety of historic libations\, made with locally grown\, seasonal ingredients. Fully decorated for the holidays\, the SCHS is its brightest and most beautiful in December. Join us in celebrating the season with a few rounds of drinks amidst holiday splendor.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/drink-the-seasons-christmas-cocktails/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T204808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211732Z
UID:10211-1575720000-1575738000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Build a Bauble
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Festival of Trees\, and create a Christmas ornament to take home with you! We’ll provide the materials to make your very own tree\nornament\, plus plenty of historic ornaments on display for\ninspiration. When done\, kids can take their crafts home\,\nand admire them throughout the holiday season. $5/ornament.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/build-a-bauble/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190919T164235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T143927Z
UID:10096-1575712800-1577034000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season as we fill our galleries with lighted fir trees! Decorated from classic to kooky Christmas styles\, the Festival of Trees glows with the enchantment of the holidays. Join us throughout December for a shimmering\, festive season. \nThe Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for\, and a partnership between\, the Schenectady County Historical Society and the YWCA NorthEastern NY. Admission is $8 for adults 12+. \nConsider supporting these two community organizations by sponsoring a tree! Please visit www.schenectadyhistorical.org/festivals
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/festival-of-trees/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190919T145240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T180826Z
UID:10092-1575658800-1575666000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Night of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the beginning of the Festival of Trees with the Night of Lights\, an exclusive evening of radiant fir trees and wintertide enchantment. Featuring live music\, great food\, and more!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/night-of-lights/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T192054Z
UID:10218-1574449200-1574456400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Night at the Inn
DESCRIPTION:Night may fall early and the wind may blow\, but our Colonial Inn is bright\, warm and open for business! All weary travelers are invited to stop by for games\, adult libations\, and good company. $12/person.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-night-at-the-inn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T204630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T190949Z
UID:10209-1573912800-1573918200@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Very Mabee Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:What did Schenectadians of yore do for Thanksgiving? This family program will explore the reasons and ways in which people gave thanks\, from the Colonial to Victorian era. We’ll even sample some period recipes!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-very-mabee-thanksgiving/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T201742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T212557Z
UID:10205-1573912800-1573918200@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk & Signing: "George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady"
DESCRIPTION:Journalist and County Historian Bill Buell will discuss his\nnew book that details the life of George Lunn\, the popular\nSocialist mayor of Schenectady. Buell won numerous\nawards for his work at the Daily Gazette\, including a New\nYork Press Association Award.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/book-talk-signing-george-lunn-the-1912-socialistvictory-in-schenectady/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T205934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T151740Z
UID:10226-1573585200-1573592400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Howlin' at the Moon with the Red Haired Strangers
DESCRIPTION:For our final Howlin’ at the Moon of the year\, the Red Haired Strangers will take the stage for great Americana! \nAdmission is $6\, and refreshments – including Wolf Hollow beer and wine – are available for purchase. \nSponsored by Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/howlin-at-the-moon-with-the-red-haired-strangers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T202106Z
UID:10202-1573308000-1573313400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk & Signing: "Tributaries: A Lazy Academic's Look at some Streams\, Creeks\, and Kills around Schenectady Way"
DESCRIPTION:Author Dale Wade-Keszey will discuss his recently published book that looks at the history\, legends\, and lore of our region’s waterways. Tributaries is a historic overview of some of the streams\, creeks and kills which cascade down our hillsides\, border our communities\, and travel under the streets in and around Schenectady.  Murder\, dance halls\, spiritual messaging\, and eels are just a few of the waterway-related topics covered in this writing.    
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/book-talk-signing-tributaries-a-lazy-academicslook-at-some-streams-creeks-and-kills-aroundschenectady-way/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20191104T165422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T165700Z
UID:10380-1572998400-1573257599@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Mabee Farm Closed
DESCRIPTION:Mabee Farm will be closed on November 6\, 7\, and 8.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mabee-farm-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T193636Z
UID:10189-1572548400-1572562800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Stockade Seance
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the spirits of the season as we partner once again with NorthEast Theatre Ensemble to bring you their special brand of site-specific theater to life! Join our hostesses for a Victorian Halloween séance\, as mediums guide us through gruesome tales and ghost stories from the region. \nThe séance will take place at the Brouwer House\, an intimate home whose walls have seen hundreds of years of local history. Our hostesses will chill and tantalize you with haunting accounts of lost love\, longing\, and murder. Just in time for Halloween\, with a special performance on All Hallow’s Eve. Come in costume if you desire\, and immerse yourself in our turn-of-the-century communal with the spirits bygone eras. Light refreshments served \nThe Brouwer House is located at 14 N Church St\, Schenectady\nTickets $20. Due to limited space\, tickets will not be available at the door. Please purchase in advance at https://astockadeseance.simpletix.com/e/47130 \nPerformance Schedule: \nOctober 19: 7 pm &  9pm\nOctober 20: 7pm\nOctober 26: 7pm & 9pm\nOctober 27: 7pm\nOctober  31: 7pm & 9pm
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/10189/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T174657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T175557Z
UID:10179-1572375600-1572382800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Jeannie Thomma will be here for An Introduction to the Tarot as we delve into the history of Tarot\, try a few introductory Tarot exercises and discover how the ancient cards can inspire self-reflection. At the Brouwer House\, Schenectady’s oldest home\, complete with light refreshments and Halloween ambiance.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-tarot/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T193700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T193612Z
UID:10187-1572202800-1572210000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Stockade Seance
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the spirits of the season as we partner once again with NorthEast Theatre Ensemble to bring you their special brand of site-specific theater to life! Join our hostesses for a Victorian Halloween séance\, as mediums guide us through gruesome tales and ghost stories from the region. \nThe séance will take place at the Brouwer House\, an intimate home whose walls have seen hundreds of years of local history. Our hostesses will chill and tantalize you with haunting accounts of lost love\, longing\, and murder. Just in time for Halloween\, with a special performance on All Hallow’s Eve. Come in costume if you desire\, and immerse yourself in our turn-of-the-century communal with the spirits bygone eras. Light refreshments served \nThe Brouwer House is located at 14 N Church St\, Schenectady\nTickets $20. Due to limited space\, tickets will not be available at the door. Please purchase in advance at https://astockadeseance.simpletix.com/e/47130 \nPerformance Schedule: \nOctober 19: 7 pm &  9pm\nOctober 20: 7pm\nOctober 26: 7pm & 9pm\nOctober 27: 7pm\nOctober  31: 7pm & 9pm
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-stockade-seance-4/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T193710Z
UID:10185-1572116400-1572130800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Stockade Seance
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the spirits of the season as we partner once again with NorthEast Theatre Ensemble to bring you their special brand of site-specific theater to life! Join our hostesses for a Victorian Halloween séance\, as mediums guide us through gruesome tales and ghost stories from the region. \nThe séance will take place at the Brouwer House\, an intimate home whose walls have seen hundreds of years of local history. Our hostesses will chill and tantalize you with haunting accounts of lost love\, longing\, and murder. Just in time for Halloween\, with a special performance on All Hallow’s Eve. Come in costume if you desire\, and immerse yourself in our turn-of-the-century communal with the spirits bygone eras. Light refreshments served \nThe Brouwer House is located at 14 N Church St\, Schenectady\nTickets $20. Due to limited space\, tickets will not be available at the door. Please purchase in advance at https://astockadeseance.simpletix.com/e/47130 \nPerformance Schedule: \nOctober 19: 7 pm &  9pm\nOctober 20: 7pm\nOctober 26: 7pm & 9pm\nOctober 27: 7pm\nOctober  31: 7pm & 9pm
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-stockade-seance-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T173157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T182547Z
UID:10167-1572030000-1572037200@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:We’re back with new spooky tales for 2019! Join us as we explore the historic Stockade after dark and discover the neighborhood’s haunting past! Tickets are $12 and include entry to museum and refreshments and live music after the tour. Your choice of the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tours\, both offered at 7pm and 7:30pm. Co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/candlelight-walking-tours-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T201511Z
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UID:10200-1571909400-1571941800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Museum Association of NY Workshop & Meetup
DESCRIPTION:MANY will present a workshop that enables museum\nprofessionals to learn from leaders in the field.\nPresentations include “Exclusive and Inclusive: Behind\nthe Scenes Collections Tours for the 21st Century” and\n“Expanding Visitor Experiences: Engaging Tour Ideas\nfor Historic Sites.” Join us for the free meetup after the\nworkshop to meet and connect with museum professionals from around the region. Light refreshments served. $35; visit https://nysmuseums.org/ to register
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/museum-association-of-ny-workshop-meetup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T193759Z
UID:10183-1571598000-1571612400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Stockade Seance
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the spirits of the season as we partner once again with NorthEast Theatre Ensemble to bring you their special brand of site-specific theater to life! Join our hostesses for a Victorian Halloween séance\, as mediums guide us through gruesome tales and ghost stories from the region. \nThe séance will take place at the Brouwer House\, an intimate home whose walls have seen hundreds of years of local history. Our hostesses will chill and tantalize you with haunting accounts of lost love\, longing\, and murder. Just in time for Halloween\, with a special performance on All Hallow’s Eve. Come in costume if you desire\, and immerse yourself in our turn-of-the-century communal with the spirits bygone eras. Light refreshments served \nThe Brouwer House is located at 14 N Church St\, Schenectady\nTickets $20. Due to limited space\, tickets will not be available at the door. Please purchase in advance at https://astockadeseance.simpletix.com/e/47130 \nPerformance Schedule: \nOctober 19: 7 pm &  9pm\nOctober 20: 7pm\nOctober 26: 7pm & 9pm\nOctober 27: 7pm\nOctober  31: 7pm & 9pm
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-stockade-seance-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T191448Z
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UID:10181-1571511600-1571526000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:A Stockade Seance
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the spirits of the season as we partner once again with NorthEast Theatre Ensemble to bring you their special brand of site-specific theater to life! Join our hostesses for a Victorian Halloween séance\, as mediums guide us through gruesome tales and ghost stories from the region.\n\nThe séance will take place at the Brouwer House\, an intimate home whose walls have seen hundreds of years of local history. Our hostesses will chill and tantalize you with haunting accounts of lost love\, longing\, and murder. Just in time for Halloween\, with a special performance on All Hallow’s Eve. Come in costume if you desire\, and immerse yourself in our turn-of-the-century communal with the spirits bygone eras. Light refreshments served\n\nThe Brouwer House is located at 14 N Church St\, Schenectady\nTickets $20. Due to limited space\, tickets will not be available at the door. Please purchase in advance at https://astockadeseance.simpletix.com/e/47130\n\nPerformance Schedule:\nOctober 19: 7 pm &  9pm\nOctober 20: 7pm\nOctober 26: 7pm & 9pm\nOctober 27: 7pm\nOctober  31: 7pm & 9pm
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/a-stockade-seance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095143
CREATED:20190920T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T180820Z
UID:10177-1571475600-1571500800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Day
DESCRIPTION:A day with experts\, dedicated to all things genealogy. $8. \n9-10:15am: “Complex Evidence: Untangling Multiple\, Same-Name Individuals” presented by Judith Herbert\, Certified Genealogist® \nYou’ve found a John Smith in your ancestry and the question becomes\, “Which of the possible John Smiths is my John Smith?” The lecture will provide tools and techniques for separating persons of the same name in an area\, to ensure that researchers are locking on to the correct individual. Strategies for planning and conducting a surname study will be covered\, as well tips for making sure all possible sources have been consulted\, which could help to identify the right John Smith. \n10:15-11:30am: “Patching Families Together Through Land Records” presented by Tina Post \nWhen genealogists hit brick walls it’s not fun. Land records can provide the clues necessary to put stymied research on track again. This presentation will provide examples of how relationships can be gleaned using deeds\, bounty lands and land grants. In addition\, platting will be discussed as a means of creating more leads to investigate. \n11:30-12:45am: “Gravestone Conservation for the Genealogist” presented by Christopher White \nHave you ever seen that unreadable gravestone or that toppled monument and wondered what can I do to address its condition? There is a correct way and a wrong way to remedy that gravestone.\nChristopher White\, a genealogist\, historian\, and gravestone conservator\, will present a program on gravestone conservation including cleaning\, repair\, what to do\, what not to do\, when to do nothing\, and when to seek a professional conservator. \n12:45-2pm: Research in the Library
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/genealogy-day/
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