mabee farm historic site

We were very glad we stopped by the Mabee farm. It is a beautiful setting next to the Mohawk River. Beautiful 300+ year old farmhouse and other buildings, still going through stages of preservation after being lived in for most of those 300 years. Fairly new interpretive center is a wonderful building with more exhibits and a gift shop. The farm includes a beautiful old Dutch Barn and they apparently hold concerts and other events there. If you are there in summer, make sure to bring bug spray as it is right on the river and the mosquitoes really got us!

The Dutch house, barn and family cemetry are on a very historic site important to the 17th century settlement of the U.S. and NYS. The new interpretative center provides background information and there are interesting guided tours of the house and barn as well. Excellent exhibits and events are held in the center and on the grounds. Also visit the Stockade area of downtown Schenectady for more Dutch and English history and beautiful old homes. An annual fall house tour provides inside looks at these houses, many of which date back to the early 18th century.

One of the oldest buildings in the Mohawk Valley. There are interesting history programs at the site, craft fairs and other fun things. Sometimes they have boat rides on the Mohawk River.

Right next to the Mohawk River, the Mabee Farm contains a number of buildings and is constantly in use for a variety of activities, from reenactments to festivals. Check it before you go as the schedule of activities changes frequently.