In Honor of International Women’s Day, we’ll be taking a look at women’s history here in Schenectady.

Socialist Schenectady’s effects, it turns out, have reached far beyond the banks of the Mohawk…just not in the way its champions hoped.

From bounty land to pensions, there are no shortages of genealogical records for soldiers from the War of 1812. Brian Rhinehart will discuss why these records were created, how to make sense of them, and what those records can contain for your ancestors.

Jakubowski's recent research delves into the history of Schenectady's schools -- how reforms over the last 200 years affected Electric City schools and the once rural but now suburban schools around Schenectady County. 

The luminosity and soft texture of silk, along with the gentle lines and melting colors provides visual serenity and adds new meaning to these historic images.

Earth Night is an evening celebration of sustainability and living in harmony with the planet. Gather together with friends and neighbors as we present down-to-earth music, art, and workshops that honor Mother Earth and our natural surroundings.

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at forging, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of blacksmithing in a fun, inclusive environment.

We hope you'll join us for our first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019. After a brief business meeting, local historian John Scherer will present his illustrated talk, "Through the Stereoscope: Time Machine to the 19th Century." Refreshments will be served. Thursday at 6:30pm at 32 Washington Ave.