Walking Tour: The Civil War in Schenectady
As Union and Confederate forces battle, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance.
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Unveiled: Historic Wedding Dresses from the NYS Museum
Come walk down the aisle of history and gain a peek into the closets of the NYSM’s clothing collection.
Walking Tour: Scandalous Schenectady
Bold bootlegging, cruel kidnappings and maybe even a few mysterious murders…this tour has it all!
“Redesigning Fashion” Book Club
Looking to expand your literary horizons this summer? Join SCHS for a moderated book club series focused on our current exhibit, "Redesigning Fashion: Transgression and Identity in Women’s Historic Dress."
Walking Tour: Schenectady’s Golden Age
At the turn of the 20th century, Schenectady was a booming industrial power: the city that “Lights and Hauls the World.” This tour explores this period.
Cider-Making at Mabee Farm
It’s the tastiest season of them all at the Mabee Farm! This year, we have a bumper crop of apples and a newly refurbished, 19th century cider press to play with.
FallFest
Fall is our favorite time of year at the Mabee Farm, and arguably the best. Is there anything better than the smokey scent of the blacksmith's forge, the yearly bounty of pumpkins, and the magnificent colors of fall foliage set against the Mohawk River?
Candlelight Tours
We'll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories.
From Here to There: The Future of Fashion in the Capital Region
We have examined how the past affects our present, and how fashion plays a role in creating identity. In her presentation Fatima will take us from the present to the future of fashion in the Capital Region.
Candlelight Tours
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady's haunting past. We'll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories.