Mabee Farm Historic Site

Join us for FallFest, a truly spectacular celebration of autumn and its bounty. Featuring family-friendly activities like pony rides, boat rides, crafts, and a petting zoo, along with live music, and local beer. Plus, 60+ of our favorite artists and crafters will fill the grounds, selling their eclectic wares. Suggested donation: $10 Vendor

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For our next America250 Book Club, we will read Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks. The book focuses on the story of Elizabeth (Liss), an enslaved woman who became entangled with the vast spy network operating in wartime New York. She crosses paths with many important figures from this era, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John André. Elizabeth’s journey b

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Explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s haunted past. Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the ghost tales of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood. Together we’ll traverse the ancient streets, encountering lingering spirits and flickering stoops, all under the moonlit sky. Tickets are $16 and you can choose either the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. The two tours feature different stories,

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Schenectady was once world-renowned for crafting practical, artful brooms. In this workshop at the Mabee Farm, you will learn these skills for yourself. Expert broom artisan Robin Ziegler will lead us in making a spooky-themed broom, perfect for the Halloween season! These personalized, hand-made crafts are useful around the home and make excellent gifts! We’ll provide all the materials. You provide the enthusiasm!

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Crossroads is a one-day symposium that will bring together leading historians, scholars, and public history professionals to explore different aspects of the American Revolution in upstate New York, with a particular focus on Schenectady as a crossroads of conflict and supply. While the stories of generals and founding fathers are well known, this symposium will examine the experiences of everyday folks who made their home in and around Schenectady County. How did patr

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