- Schenectady County Historical Society

Threads of Liberty: Schenectady in the American Revolution

February 6, 2026 – November 14, 2027

This exhibition explores the story of Schenectady and Schenectadians during the American Revolution, weaving together different “threads” of the Revolutionary War-era.

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Beyond the Pines: Early Schenectady

May 3, 2025 – May 31, 2035

Explore early Schenectady: its founding, its people, and what life was like for early Schenectadians.

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A New Nation: Schenectady in the Early Republic (1798-1830)

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Schenectadians of the early Republic lived through some of the most exciting and perilous years of the nation’s history. They were part of a growing city in a new nation, which would have to shape diverse peoples, religions, and geographical spaces into a free and prosperous republic.

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Crafted in Schenectady: the Building of a Community

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Join us as we examine the evolution of Schenectady’s craft economy and reveal its critical role in the development of the Mohawk Valley and the building of our community.

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