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SUMMARY:Holiday Ramble in the Stockade
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Ramble in the Stockade is coming\, and you don’t want to miss this magical day! \nOn Saturday\, December 7\, 11am-4pm stroll through the charming streets of Schenectady’s Stockade and dive into a day of holiday cheer\, special treats\, and unique shopping at all your favorite local spots! Here’s what’s in store: \n@schenectadyhistorical – Experience the enchanting Festival of Trees to add sparkle to your season! \n@sweetsprigsoaps & The Brouwer House Creative – Win door prizes\, get 10% off gift cards\, and shop local artisan gifts! \n☕️ @grahamscoffeeparlor – Enjoy the new Sugar Plum Latte with a free sweet treat and mini white chocolate-cranberry nut oat bars! \n‍♀️ @innerbliss_schenectady & @thestockadeinn – Stop by for a tour\, mini yoga class showcases\, and soothing massages! \n@arthurs1795 – Cozy up with peppermint hot chocolate and grab a beautiful wreath from Mud Road Farms! \n@mohawkvalleyart & @lastnervetattoo – Support the Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center with an art show\, flash tattoos\, raffles\, and 10% off gift cards! \n️ @alchemy_wellness_shop – Discover holiday gift boxes\, art\, discounts\, and raffles! \n@bex_salon – Enjoy a free gift with purchase\, holiday sweets\, and a pop-up with artist Melody Often! \n@hardwired.fitness – Try a beginner-friendly class and enter to win in their holiday raffle! \n️ Schenectady Winter Village at Frog Alley – @capitalsweatproductions Open from 12-6 PM with local artisan vendors for all your holiday shopping needs! \nAnd to wrap up the festivities\, @stellapastabar will host a special ticketed Christmas show to end your day with music\, food\, and holiday vibes!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/ramble24/
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SUMMARY:Schenectady Wine Society: Sparkling Wines from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Bottoms up! In this season of merriment and cheer\, add a little sparkle — to your glass! Join us for a curated sparkling wine tasting by and for local wine lovers. Wine connoisseur Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard will lead us on a tasting and history tour of their bubblies from around the world. Together\, we’ll enjoy a few of our hosts’ favorites amidst the backdrop of glittering holiday lights and decorated fir trees! \n$33; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. All ticket sales are final. \n  \n 
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/swsdecember/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20220910T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T163123Z
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SUMMARY:Chocolate Haus: Holiday Edition
DESCRIPTION:Experience a recreated 18th century chocolate house at the Festival of Trees. Living historians 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. You’ll learn how easy it is to create and enjoy this wonderful treat favored by the ancestors. As a special finale to the evening\, we’ll taste a libation infused with port or madeira. All amidst the backdrop of glittering holiday lights and decorated fir trees! \nAvailable Dates\n-Friday 12/13 at 6pm at SCHS\n-Saturday 12/14 at 5pm at SCHS
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/choc1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T235959
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SUMMARY:Mabee Farm Closed 12/14
DESCRIPTION:Due to A Very Mabee Christmas happening today\, Mabee Farm will be closed to the general public. We will not be holding our regular tours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mfclosed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
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SUMMARY:A Very Mabee Christmas
DESCRIPTION:This program welcomes families to share in colonial holiday traditions\, including those celebrated by the Dutch-American Mabee family. We’ll learn how revelers of yore celebrated the season\, enjoy colonial-era treats and stories by the Inn’s fire\, and make a craft to take home. Plus\, we’ll have a very special scavenger hunt — kids can use riddles and clues to find holiday friends nestled around the historic site. \nThis program is free for SCHS members at the family+ member\, but RSVP required. Non-members are $10/person.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mabeechristmas24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20220922T215839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T154104Z
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SUMMARY:The Holiday Stockade Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Schenectady’s Stockade is beautiful any time of year but the holidays always bring out a certain magic! In this walking tour we’ll explore the lights and sights of this historic district while learning the ways in which generations past celebrated the season. Warm drinks will be served\, and guests are invited to explore the sparkling Festival of Trees before and after the tour! \nAll tours meet at SCHS at 5:30pm. \nAll ticket sales are final.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/stroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145228Z
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SUMMARY:American Girl Holiday Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an elegant holiday tea party! Our Festival of Trees will be in full swing\, making a glittering holiday backdrop for the occasion. We’ll have an assortment of Harney & Sons teas to enjoy\, alongside baked goods. We’ll also make a wintery craft to take home\, and spin holiday tall tales. Our host will be Samantha\, and all dolls (or teddy bears) are welcome! Featuring an extensive array of Harney and Sons teas. \nLocation: SCHS Museum\, 32 Washington Ave\, Schenectady\, NY 12305 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/holidaytea24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T224539Z
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SUMMARY:All Sites Closed
DESCRIPTION:All SCHS sites\, including Mabee Farm\, the Museum\, and the Library will be closed on December 24\, 25\, 31\, and January 1. Happy holidays!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/closedholidays/2024-12-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20240806T200405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T174229Z
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SUMMARY:Mabee Farm Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Mabee Farm will be closed until January 1o when we reopen for the year.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/farmclosed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20231128T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T201116Z
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SUMMARY:All Sites Closed
DESCRIPTION:All SCHS sites\, including Mabee Farm\, the Museum\, and the Library will be closed on December 24\, 25\, 31\, and January 1. Happy holidays!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/closedholidays/2024-12-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T235959
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CREATED:20250102T173940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214210Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Schenectady Historical Museum will be closed through February 7 to accommodate maintenance work and exhibition installation. We will reopen on February 8.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/museumclosed2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241108T223031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T224727Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Wolf Walk & Tavern Night
DESCRIPTION:January brings the full Wolf Moon\, named for wolf packs circling icy villages\, howling out in the night. Join us for the Wolf Moon with a short\, illuminated walk in the woods of the Woestyne. Afterwards\, we’ll make a fire in the Inn’s historic fireplace\, and storytellers will share colorful tales from our area. Warm drinks will be served to fight off the night’s chill. \nAdmission is $10 for non-members\, and $5 for members.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/wolf/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T204416Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: A Man in the Room Where It Happened: The Cold War Odyssey of William J. Tonesk
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nAnna Mazurkiewicz\, historian and deputy dean at University of Gdańsk\, Poland\, will discuss her recent book “A Man in the Room Where It Happened: The Cold War Odyssey of William J. Tonesk.” Bill Tonesk was a Polish-American Schenectadian who served in the US Intelligence service (CIA) during the Cold War. Mazurkiewicz will unveil Tonesk’s role in some of the pivotal moments in US-Polish relations\, uncovering a narrative of passionate love\, risk\, glamor\, and secrecy.  She will also examine how support from Polish American organizations was instrumental in Tonesk’s success.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/mazurkiewicz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20240807T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T194704Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Floral Embroidery with Artist Mallory Zondag
DESCRIPTION:In this fiber art workshop\, we’ll create our own colorful\, textured\, embroidery garden. Artist Mallory Zondag will teach us a variety of embroidery stitches that can be used to create everything from stems and leaves to hydrangeas\, roses\, daisies\, and even fringe moss! No experience required. All materials included in the cost. Students will leave with a 6″ hoop\, assorted embroidery threads\, and an embroidery needle to be able to continue their project on their own time. \nWe’ll have a few historical embroidery pieces from our collection on display for inspiration! \nAbout the artist/instructor: Mallory Zondag is a mixed-media fiber artist and artist educator. Her experience with textiles while in art school led her to create both independent and\ncommunity sculpture through a variety of fiber art mediums. She explores deeply personal and connective universal stories through the meditative and hands-on practices of wet felting\, weaving\, sculpting\, and stitching\, seeking to bring the ephemeral into physical being. The growth and decay of the natural world\, the duality of discomfort and attraction we feel towards it\, and humanity’s place within this dichotomy informs her dimensional textures and sculptural pieces. \nZondag’s work has been exhibited at The Banana Factory\, Bethlehem\, PA; The Allentown Art Museum\, PA: The International Biennial of Textile Art Scythia\, Ukraine; View Arts and Culture Center\, Old Forge\, NY; Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, Berkeley\, CA; Cornell University\, Ithica\, NY; Towson University\, MD; Ceres Gallery\, NYC\, NY: and Main Street Studio\, Ballston Lake\,\nNY. She has been an Artist-in-Residence at Acadia National Park\, The Allentown Art Museum\, and The Wassaic Project\, Wassaic\, NY.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/embroidery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20230411T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T213826Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Kids: Cabinet of Curiosities
DESCRIPTION:The museum is home to rare and mysterious artifacts that seldom see the light of day. We’ve combed through them all to find only the most bizarre\, which we will present to you in our Cabinet of Curiosities! A costumed storyteller will regale you with the tales of these precious objects\, and of the distant past from which they came. Guests will be invited to touch the artifacts for themselves\, feeling any power they may emanate. Guests will also enjoy warm cider after the tales\, while prowling around the Museum at dusk! This program is geared towards families\, but guests of all ages are welcome! \nThis program is free for SCHS family+ members\, but RSVP required. Non-members are $10/person. \nAll ticket sales are final.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/curious/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T204409Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: The Life and Times of Adriaen Block: Dutch Explorer\, Mapmaker\, and Fur Trader
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nJohan Varekamp\, professor at Wesleyan University\, will discuss “The Life and Times of Adriaen Block: Dutch Explorer\, Mapmaker\, and Fur Trader.” Adriaen Block (c. 1567–1627) was a Dutch explorer and merchant known for his voyages in the early 1600s that helped map parts of the northeastern United States. In 1614\, Block became the first to document Manhattan and the surrounding waters as an archipelago. His explorations provided valuable geographic knowledge\, and he played a key role in establishing Dutch trade in the region\, particularly in the fur trade with Indigenous peoples. His ship\, the Onrust (“Restless”)\, was the first European vessel built in the Americas.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/varekamp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T151555Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: When Did New York Stop Speaking Dutch?
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nKieran O’Keefe\, assistant professor of history at Lyon College will discuss his recent work\, “When Did New York Stop Speaking Dutch? The Persistence of the Dutch Language in Old New Netherland.” Despite their short-lived enterprise on the East Coast\, the Dutch made a long-lasting impression. In addition to their cultural legacy\, the Dutch language held on stubbornly across the region for a long time. When did New York stop speaking Dutch? The answer will surprise you.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/okeefe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20221209T224629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213316Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Open House
DESCRIPTION:For Black History Month\, we’re opening up the archives for a series of presentations and displays on the following topics\, related to local Black history. We hope to see you! \n-Union College Special Collections\n-Jerry Burrell Arts Collaborative\n-African American Burial Ground at Vale\n-SCHS Collections\n-Schenectady African American Historical Records Project\n– Screening of  a new MLK documentary from PBS\n– Screening of our “History Erased” documentary
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/archives25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241119T185156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T185156Z
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SUMMARY:Favored by their Custom: The Leadership of Schenectady's Early Black Barbers
DESCRIPTION:Location: SUNY Schenectady\, Stockade Building\, Room 101 \nIn the first decades of the 19th century\, hundreds of enslaved Schenectadians gained their freedom. These newly freed Black citizens would continue to face social and economic limitations in their employment. However\, one particular profession promised a certain prominence. This presentation examines the role of Black barbers as leaders in their communities and advocates for the rights of others. Presented by Mike Diana of SCHS and sponsored by SUNY Schenectady’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/favored-by-their-custom-the-leadership-of-schenectadys-early-black-barbers/
LOCATION:SUNY Schenectady
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T202538Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Chain of Title: An Adventure to Uncover the 350-Year Legacy of the Old Grist Mill
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nChristopher Scott\, author of “Chain of Title: An Adventure to Uncover the 350-Year Legacy of the Old Grist Mill\,” will discuss the historical research process\, which is universal to anyone interested in history or genealogy. He will focus on methods and approaches to navigating the historical repositories (physical and online) to get to the truth\, and emphasize how to get beyond dry facts to bring a history to life.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/scott/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241008T183748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T212850Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Chocolate Truffles
DESCRIPTION:Join us just in time for Valentine’s Day as Chef Jen teaches us how to craft chocolate truffles! We’ll start off with one of Chef Jen’s signature welcome drinks\, and then spend the evening learning two truffle recipes: one with booze\, and one without. We will also have a vegan/dairy free recipe\, so everyone can enjoy the treat. Attendees will take home a box of truffles to enjoy\, or give as a gift! \nThe chocolate truffle’s origins are disputed\, but certainly began in a French kitchen around the turn of the 19th century. It’s possible their invention was a happy surprise. Today\, there are three main types of truffles: American\, Swiss\, and European. \nChef Jen is the owner and chef of Dinner Vacations\, and an SCHS member. She is a graduate of the United States Personal Chef Institute (USPCI).
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/truffles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20230420T205804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T174447Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop:  Felt a Bear
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll felt an adorable little bear\, using wool from our herd. Choose between a polar bear\, brown bear\, or black bear\, and join us in making a cute gift for friends\, family\, or even yourself. \nOur experts will guide you through the process from start to finish\, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment. This craft is recommended for anyone 12+. It involves using sharp needles which can puncture skin if not used properly. Participants should possess good manual dexterity\, hand-eye coordination\, and ability to work with focus and care. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/bear/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195733Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Voices Tour of Mabee Farm
DESCRIPTION:Not everyone at the Mabee Farm was free to live and pass down their stories for posterity. The Farm was also home to generations of enslaved people like Sam\, Bate and Cato whose voices have been lost to history. In this tour\, we try to see the Mabee Farm as they would have known it- we hope to understand the experiences of hundreds of other enslaved people in Schenectady’s history. This program is offered as part of Black History Month. \nThis tour is free for SCHS members (RSVP required)\, or $10 for non-members. \n 
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/voices/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241108T223031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T145340Z
UID:35743-1739383200-1739388600@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Snow Walk & Tavern Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us this night of the full Snow Moon for a candlelight walk through the woods of the Woestyne. Afterwards\, we’ll make a fire in the Inn’s historic fireplace\, and storytellers will share colorful tales from our area. Warm drinks will be served to fight off the night’s chill. \nAdmission is $10 for non-members\, and $5 for members.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/snow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T203606Z
UID:35965-1739386800-1739392200@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Following the Army: Soldiers and Civilians in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nTyler Putman of the Museum of the American Revolution will present “Following the Army: Soldiers and Civilians in the Revolutionary War.” Join us for an exploration of life on the home front and on campaign with the armies of the Revolutionary War. In the eighteenth century\, military families sent soldiers to fight\, raised children\, made military supplies\, and even traveled with the armies in the field. Explore the stories of the civilians who supported the military on and off the battlefield and what their work tells us about the American Revolution. Tyler’s talk will of course include the legacy and significance of SCHS’ very own Liberty Flag!
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/putman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20230106T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151637Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Paint pARTy
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Karen Anthony of Karen’s Paint pARTies will teach us to paint a cozy winter scene.  No artistic experience necessary — you will be lead step by step to produce your very own masterpiece! Price includes 11×14 stretched canvas\, all painting materials\, and a selection of munchies — plus mimosas\, of course! Feel free to BYOB\, as well.\n\n\nAges 10+ only\, please. All ticket sales final.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/winterpaint2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214612Z
UID:35980-1739991600-1739997000@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: The Lives of GE’s Armature Workers in the Late 1800s
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A link will be emailed to all current SCHS members the morning of the program. \nHistorian Catherine Haag will discuss her recent work\, “The Lives of GE’s Armature Workers in the Late 1800s.” Who were the early employees of Edison’s General Electric? The answer might surprise you. The story of early skilled\, semiskilled\, and especially unskilled workers at General Electric has been difficult to uncover. Fortunately\, a register of workers dating to the 1890s allows for an in-depth look at unskilled workers at General Electric in Schenectady during the 1890s. Through census data and city directories the lives of some of the workers can be fleshed out\, opening a window into this early time period.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/haag25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20221211T182800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T185827Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Family Day at Mabee Farm
DESCRIPTION:Spend the winter break with us! Today the Mabee Farm will host special winter educational activities. Baking on the hearth\, colonial crafts and even a behind-the-scenes tour of our artifact collections. \nTickets are $10 for everyone 5 and up; free for SCHS members at Family+ levels\, but RSVP required.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/winterbreak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20241120T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214636Z
UID:35967-1740596400-1740601800@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Bead Color Symbolism and Colonialism in the Mohawk Valley
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program is part of our Winter Speaker Series\, and will be presented on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to all current SCHS members before the program. \nArchaeologist Matthew LoBiondo will discuss his recent work\, “Bead Color Symbolism and Colonialism in the Mohawk Valley.” Glass beads played a vital role in the social and spiritual lives of 17th-century Mohawks\, reflecting their responses to colonialism\, disease\, and migration. By examining bead colors from the Veeder site (a Mohawk village)\, we can better understand how Mohawks navigated these challenges and expressed their cultural identity. Their selection of specific bead colors sheds light on the villages’ inhabitants state of being\, and provides a way to further understand the intersection of colonialism and Native American interactions.
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/lobiondo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141933
CREATED:20230629T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183640Z
UID:36421-1740679200-1740686400@schenectadyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Schenectady Wine Society: Zinfandels Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a curated wine tasting by and for local wine lovers. Whether you call it Zinfandel\, Primitivo\, or Crljenak Kaštelanski\, no one can resist this robust\, fruit-forward red wine. Wine connoisseur Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard will lead us on a tasting and history tour of their six favorite expressions of this grape from all around the world. \n$33; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. All ticket sales are final. \n  \n 
URL:https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/swsz/
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