Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed from November 23 until December 6 while we install the Festival of Trees.
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All Sites Closed
All SCHS sites, including Mabee Farm, the Museum, and the Library will be closed from November 28 through December 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Night of Lights
Night of Lights
Our sponsor members, benefactor members, and donors are invited to an exclusive evening reception celebrating the opening of the Festival of Trees! We'll have great food from Wagon Train, wine, cheese, desserts, and of course the spectacular sneak-preview of glittering fir trees. Live music, too! This event is invitation-only. People who received an invitation should kindly RSVP at the link provided.
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Festival of Trees
December 7 - 28, 10am-4:30pm at Schenectady County Historical Society Closed 12/24 and 12/25 The Festival of Trees lights up Schenectady! Featuring 70+ artistically decorated fir trees, the Festival glows with the spirit of Christmas and the Solstice. Local artists, businesses, and non-profits have come together to turn the galleries of SCHS into a land of wintertide enchantment, and we warmly invite you to come stroll! When you stop in, be sure to vote for your top choices in 8 categories, including Cutest, Most Glamorous, and Most Creative trees! The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Schenectady County Historical Society. Admission is $6 for adults 13+. You can purchase tickets here in advance or buy them at the front desk when you arrive. Generously sponsored by Nautilus Solar.
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Holiday Ramble in the Stockade
Holiday Ramble in the Stockade
The Holiday Ramble in the Stockade is coming, and you don’t want to miss this magical day! On 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: @schenectadyhistorical – Experience the enchanting Festival of Trees to add sparkle to your season! @sweetsprigsoaps & The Brouwer House Creative – Win door prizes, get 10% off gift cards, and shop local artisan gifts! ☕️ @grahamscoffeeparlor – Enjoy the new Sugar Plum Latte with a free sweet treat and mini white chocolate-cranberry nut oat bars! ♀️ @innerbliss_schenectady & @thestockadeinn – Stop by for a tour, mini yoga class showcases, and soothing massages! @arthurs1795 – Cozy up with peppermint hot chocolate and grab a beautiful wreath from Mud Road Farms! @mohawkvalleyart & @lastnervetattoo – Support the Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center with an art show, flash tattoos, raffles, and 10% off gift cards! ️ @alchemy_wellness_shop – Discover holiday gift boxes, art, discounts, and raffles! @bex_salon – Enjoy a free gift with purchase, holiday sweets, and a pop-up with artist Melody Often! @hardwired.fitness – Try a beginner-friendly class and enter to win in their holiday raffle! ️ Schenectady Winter Village at Frog Alley – @capitalsweatproductions Open from 12-6 PM with local artisan vendors for all your holiday shopping needs! And to wrap up the festivities, @stellapastabar will host a special ticketed Christmas show to end your day with music, food, and holiday vibes!
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Schenectady Wine Society: Sparkling Wines from Around the World
Schenectady Wine Society: Sparkling Wines from Around the World
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! $33; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. All ticket sales are final.
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Chocolate Haus: Holiday Edition
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! Available Dates -Friday 12/13 at 6pm at SCHS -Saturday 12/14 at 5pm at SCHS
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Mabee Farm Closed 12/14
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.
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A Very Mabee Christmas
A Very Mabee Christmas
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. This program is free for SCHS members at the family+ member, but RSVP required. Non-members are $10/person.
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The Holiday Stockade Stroll
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! All tours meet at SCHS at 5:30pm. All ticket sales are final.
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American Girl Holiday Tea Party
American Girl Holiday Tea Party
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. Location: SCHS Museum, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305
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All Sites Closed
All SCHS sites, including Mabee Farm, the Museum, and the Library will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. Happy holidays!
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Festival of Trees
December 7 - 28, 10am-4:30pm at Schenectady County Historical Society Closed 12/24 and 12/25 The Festival of Trees lights up Schenectady! Featuring 70+ artistically decorated fir trees, the Festival glows with the spirit of Christmas and the Solstice. Local artists, businesses, and non-profits have come together to turn the galleries of SCHS into a land of wintertide enchantment, and we warmly invite you to come stroll! When you stop in, be sure to vote for your top choices in 8 categories, including Cutest, Most Glamorous, and Most Creative trees! The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Schenectady County Historical Society. Admission is $8 for adults 13+. You can purchase tickets here in advance or buy them at the front desk when you arrive. Interested in decorating a tree? All are invited to join us for the 2024 holiday season in strengthening our community, and providing a space for cheer and goodwill. By sponsoring a tree at the Festival of Trees, you are bringing brightness to the community, helping our non-profit to fulfill its missions, and also making your mark in front of thousands of people from throughout the Capital Region. Learn more and register by visiting https://forms.gle/eshH82bGBDdWgXp89. FallFest is generously sponsored by Nautilus Solar.
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All Sites Closed
All SCHS sites, including Mabee Farm, the Museum, and the Library will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. Happy holidays!
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Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed from January 2 through January 10 while we uninstall the Festival of Trees.
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