Schenectady & the Great Migration
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 03/15/2017
Take a guided walking tour through Schenectady’s historic Stockade District before exploring primary source documents from the Schenectady County Historical Society’s collection to gain a better understanding of what life was like for a new resident.
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In the first half of the 20th Century, 1.6 million African-Americans moved from the South up to cities like Schenectady in search of a better life. Take a guided walking tour through Schenectady’s historic Stockade District before exploring primary source documents from the Schenectady County Historical Society’s collection to gain a better understanding of what life was like for a new resident of Schenectady.
Schenectady County Historical Society's family programs are open to students 2nd grade and up. Parents or chaperones are asked to stay with their student through the duration of the program.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit our website schenectadyhistorical.org/families.
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Location:
Schenectady County Historical Society32 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY, 12305United States
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Phone:
518-887-5073Contact name:
Jenna Peterson Riley
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
03/15/2017
Time:
1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Price:
$5
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