Schenectady's home for history

The Schenectady County Historical Society is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1905 to share and preserve Schenectady County’s history. Today we bring history and culture to life through exhibits, programs, research, and community events.

 

 

 

 

 

Our Sites

We own and operate three historic sites in Schenectady County – home to exhibitions and events.

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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.

  • Chocolate Haus: Holiday Edition

    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.

  • Mabee Farm Closed

    The Mabee Farm will be closed for a long holiday weekend on 12/26 and 12/27.

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