Upcoming History & Genealogy Events

The Capital District Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 1 PM. Schenectady Historical Society Librarian, Michael Maloney will present "Preserving your Family Photographs and Documents." Genealogists and historians are collectors of these important items. Learn how to keep these important artifacts safe and preserve them for future generations.

Capital District Genealogical Society meetings are held at the 
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany-Shaker Road
Loudonville, New York 12211

The Troy Public Library will host Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad History Project on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 6 PM as he shares his extensive knowledge on The Underground Railroad of Troy, NY: A Secret History of Ordinary Lives and Everyday Heroes. Registration is suggested. The Troy Public Library is located at
100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

The Poestenkill Historical Society will host Historian Jack Casey as he presents on the history of the Erie Canal on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7 PM. The Poestenkill Historical Society meeting will be held at the Poestenkill Town Hall
Route 351
Poestenkill, New York

The following two historical events will be held at the East Greenbush Community Library in March and April.

The Battle of Bennington
Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6 PM
David Pitlyk will present on the history of the Battle of Bennington. Please register with the library for this lecture.

History of Hampton Manor
Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30 PM
Bobbie Reno will present on the history of Hampton Manor.

For further information please contact:
East Greenbush Community Library
10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Phone: 518.477-7476
Web: www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org