Kayak Through History. Explore Schenectady from a different vantage point: the Mohawk River! 5:30 p.m., also on Saturday, Aug 29 at 10 a.m. Mohawk Harbor, Harborside Dr, Schenectady, 12305.
Geo-Physical Testing at the Douw 1 Site, Papscane Island, NY. With Susan Winchell-Sweeney & Kristin O’Connell. Discover the archaeological remains of a house constructed by Volkert P. Douw, a prominent politician during the mid- to late- 1700s. 1 p.m. via www.facebook.com/nysmuseum and 5 p.m. on www.youtube.com/nysmuseum
Black History in Schenectady. Join us for a walking tour as we explore the people and places that make Schenectady’s Black heritage so vibrant. $10; free for members. 6 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Museum & Library 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, 12305
Fossils in the Field. Fossils in the Field. Enjoy this video from the field with State Paleontogist Dr. Lisa Amati and collections technicians Sarita Morse and Kathleen Bonk as they show how they collect fossils, research the area they are studying, and conduct work outside. 1 p.m. via www.facebook.com/nysmuseum and 5 p.m. on www.youtube.com/nysmuseum.
The Civil War in Schenectady. We'll explore what role Schenectadians played in the War Between the States. $10; free for members. 6 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Museum & Library 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, 12305
