Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the spirit realm and prepare to confront the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood.

Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the spirit realm and prepare to confront the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood.

Join us as we explore Mabee Farm as it’s meant to be explored; awash in changing colors, the wind gusting outside, and the flickering lights of the Mabee house keeping us cozy and warm. A costumed guide from the 1600s will lead us through the house, which is decorated for the season.

Join our host, Josefina, for a step back in time into the captivating world of early 1800s America We'll explore the exhibition "A New Nation: Schenectady in the Early Republic,"  discuss Thanksgiving traditions, enjoy delicious treats, and create a special craft inspired by Josefina's era. It's a delightful blend of history, fun, and creativity -- perfect for young adventurers!

The Schenectady Historical Museum at 32 Washington Ave will be closed November 13 - November 30 as we set up for the Festival of Trees.

Join us as we explore Mabee Farm as it’s meant to be explored; awash in changing colors, the wind gusting outside, and the flickering lights of the Mabee house keeping us cozy and warm. A costumed guide from the 1600s will lead us through the house, which is decorated for the season.

Well-known historian Paul Supley will tempt your pallet and tickle your tastebuds with a trio of historic hot chocolates, including delicacies enjoyed by English kings and the middle-class settlers of the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys.