The Stockade and its secrets come to life on this behind-the-scenes journey through the neighborhood. Though a national historic district, the Stockade is alive with the smells and sounds of a vibrant, ever-changing neighborhood. Walk its storied streets, meet local characters, and learn its legends and lore with us this year. Tickets are $35, include exclusive access to Stockade homes and gardens, and lunch at Arthur's Market, which specializes in great coffee and house-made sandwiches and salads. This tour lasts approximately three hours, and is offered -- by reservation-- on the first Wednesday of the month in warm months.

Did you know a Dutch physician created "genever" as medicine in the 1500s? Gin, as we know it today, was believed to improve circulation and other ailments, but we think it's best enjoyed as a social libation.  Join historian John Gearing for an evening of making — and sampling — a variety of historic cocktails, featuring gin. Relax on the patio of Schenectady's oldest home this autumn, as we mix up a few rounds of gin-based drinks and delve into its storied past. $30; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. This meets at Brouwer House Creative, 14 N Church St Schenectady.

  The Walkabout is a house tour, a celebration of our great neighborhood and a major fundraiser for the Stockade Association and Schenectady County Historical Society. Save this special Saturday in September in the Stockade as a day to relax, listen to some great music, chat with friends and costumed characters all while strolling through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district! This will be our 58th year of these Walkabouts, starting way back in the 1950s. Several neighbors have graciously agreed to open the interior of their homes to neighbors and visitors and tell secrets of the architecture and stories of the families that lived in them. This year’s Walkabout will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance of the day, $25 on the day of the event, and $10 for students on the day of the event. The Stockade Walkabout is presented by the Stockade Association and the Schenectady County Historical Society with proceeds benefiting Stockade preservation and beautification and SCHS programs, buildings and its mission. We already have seven wonderful homes on the tour: 25 Washington Avenue, a grand 1820’s vintage house 205 Union Street, many interesting artifacts uncovered in the renovation of this 1700’s house 32 Front Street, after many years of very hard work, a very early brimming with history house 125 North College, a quaint Greek Revival worker's cottage 17 Front Street (built 1760; former home of Joseph C. Yates, 1st mayor of Schenectady, NYS senator, State supreme court justice and 7th governor of NY) 17 Front St Apt 1 17 North Ferry Street, the rear was built c. 1719 as a smithy by Jan Mabie family. The front was built c. 1768 by Myndert Wemple. From 1955, the home of architects Feibes & Schmitt who designed interior in Mid-century Modern style. Additional venues: First Reformed Church First Presbyterian Church Schenectady County Historical Society Brouwer House Creative St George's Church YWCA Schenectady Civic Playhouse Stockade Inn