Virtual: American Archives Month with Genealogist Tina Post. Genealogy helps us see where we come from and connect our personal history with the bigger picture. Post, professional genealogist, will share her insights and experiences from over 20 years of researching genealogy. 7 p.m. Schenectady County Historical Society via Online.
Irish Immigrant: Typhoid Mary—Her Arrest. Community Caregivers Lunchtime chat. A phone-in presentation and discussion. 1 to 2 p.m. on free conference line: 518-992-6661.
Senior Wellness Series: Next Step: Discharge Planning. Community Caregivers Lunchtime chat. A phone-in presentation and discussion. 1 to 2 p.m. on free conference line: 518-992-6661.
Gallupville House Brainstorming. Come prepared to "Imagine a Future" that the Gallupville House Assn is going to pitch the idea of working together with the Town Board of Wright to develop the Gallupville House into a real center of both Community AND Government for the town. 6:30 p.m. at Gallupville House, 913 NY-443, Gallupville, 12073
Candidates for NYS District 46 Senator to Debate. Candidates to present their positions during an online forum. Register at: bit.ly/2Gy9faa. 7 p.m. via Online. More info: LWVAlbany.org.
Date:
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 10:00
Location:
Schenectady County Historical Society, Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305
Revolutionary Schenectady. Journey with us to Colonial America as we discuss how Schenectady fought for America's independence in the 18th century. Cost $10. 10 a.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305
Local History of the Underground Railroad. Community Caregivers Lunchtime chat. A phone-in presentation and discussion. 1 to 2 p.m. on free conference line: 518-992-6661.
Microplastic pollution in the Mohawk River Watershed. Free Science Lecture Webinar by Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission. Make a reservation at 518-456-0655 or www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events and you will be emailed a link to join the webinar. 7 to 8 p.m. via Webinar.
Date:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 17:00
Location:
Schenectady County Historical Society, Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305
Scandalous Schenectady. Recalls some of Schenectady’s more nefarious characters. Cost $10. 5 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305
"The Americanized Greeks of Schenectady and the Balkan Wars," a discussion with Peter S. Giakoumis, author of the book The Forgotten Heroes of the Balkan Wars: Greek-Americans and Philhellenes 1912-1913. 7 p.m. via online at meet.google.com/ceu-xzdv-pbk.
