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Schenectady County

Rotterdam’s New Town Historian (Interview)

January 8, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, James Schaefer, Rotterdam’s new town historian, discusses his Schenectady County hometown, his neighborhood along Schermerhorn Road and the town’s role in a New York hiking trail. [Read more…] about Rotterdam’s New Town Historian (Interview)

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Podcasts, Rotterdam, Schenectady County

New Book Focuses On Growth of Schenectady in 1760-1800

November 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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John F. Gearing’s new book Schenectady Genesis, Volume II: The Creation of an American City from an Anglo-Dutch Town, ca. 1760-1800 (Colonial Schenectady Project, Ltd., 2020) looks back into Schenectady’s history: from the post French & Indian War period, into the War for Independence, and later Schenectady’s own fight for independence from Albany. [Read more…] about New Book Focuses On Growth of Schenectady in 1760-1800

Filed Under: Books, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Albany, AmRev, Books, Military History, Schenectady, Schenectady County

Rotterdam, NY, Celebrates Its Bicentennal

November 6, 2020 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, John Woodward tells us about the bicentennial of Rotterdam, NY, a town in Schenectady County. Woodward chairs Rotterdam’s bicentennial committee and previously served 25 years as Schenectady County Clerk. [Read more…] about Rotterdam, NY, Celebrates Its Bicentennal

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Podcasts, Rotterdam, Schenectady County

Virtual Tours of Schenectady County History

June 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mabee FarmSchenectady County Historical Society has released a slate of Youtube videos that focus on various aspects of Mabee Farm and broader Schenectady County history. [Read more…] about Virtual Tours of Schenectady County History

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Mabee Farm Historic Site, Schenectady County, Schenectady County Historical Society

Shuttered, Schenectady Co Historical Continues Mission

March 25, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

schenectady county historical societyLike every organization in the state and nation, Schenectady County Historical Society (SCHS) is responding to the national emergency caused by the spread of the coronavirus.

In New York State, our historic sites and museums—along with other “non-essential” businesses—have been necessarily closed for an indeterminate period of time. [Read more…] about Shuttered, Schenectady Co Historical Continues Mission

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Public Health, Schenectady, Schenectady County, Schenectady County Historical Society

Schenectady’s Socialist Mayor (Historians Podcast)

November 15, 2019 by Bob Cudmore 1 Comment

The Historians LogoThis week’s guest on The Historians Podcast is Bill Buell who discusses his new book on Schenectady’s socialist mayor, George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady. Buell is Schenectady County historian and worked many years as a reporter and feature writer for the Daily Gazette.

You can listen to the podcast here. [Read more…] about Schenectady’s Socialist Mayor (Historians Podcast)

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Books, Mohawk Valley, Podcasts, Political History, Schenectady, Schenectady County

George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady

October 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

George Lunn 1912 socialist victory in schenectadySchenectady County Historian Bill Buell’s new book George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady (The Troy Book Makers, 2019) looks back at Schenectady native George Lunn, and his life in politics.

An Iowa native, George Lunn came to Schenectady in 1904 to become senior pastor at the First Reformed Church in the city’s Stockade Neighborhood. He entered politics in 1911 and was elected mayor of Schenectady as a member of the Socialist Party of America. [Read more…] about George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady

Filed Under: Books, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Books, Little Falls, Mohawk Valley, Political History, Religious History, Schenectady, Schenectady County

Schenectady Co Historical Plans Walking Tours

June 9, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

schenectady walking tourThe Schenectady County Historical Society has announced a number of guided walking tours set in Schenectady County, beginning Saturday, June 22nd. [Read more…] about Schenectady Co Historical Plans Walking Tours

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Mohawk Valley, Schenectady, Schenectady County, Schenectady County Historical Society

Schenectady Co Historical Seeks Input On Future

May 9, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Schenectady County Historical Society (SCHS) is seeking public input on what makes a modern historical organization thrive.

The SCHS, working through a grant with Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York, has scheduled three round-table discussions on the future of the organization.

Key questions include how SCHS can be more inclusive, how SCHS can better serve the community, and how history is being made in Schenectady today. [Read more…] about Schenectady Co Historical Seeks Input On Future

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Mohawk Valley, Schenectady County, Schenectady County Historical Society

Schenectady’s Struggle for Democracy Lecture Saturday

November 2, 2016 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

schenectadys-struggle-for-democracyThe Mabee Farm Historic Site will host “Schenectady’s Struggle for Democracy” with Historian John Gearing, Saturday, November 5th at 2 pm.

Lawyer and historian John Gearing will cover decades of political intrigue, drawn-out lawsuits, and citizens’ voices going unheard through the road to Schenectady’s democracy. [Read more…] about Schenectady’s Struggle for Democracy Lecture Saturday

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Mabee Farm Historic Site, New Netherland, Political History, Schenectady, Schenectady County

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