Welcome to the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
Founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City, our organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York.
The Past, Present and Future of the General Society
Please click here for a short video history of The General Society.
Slate, Tile and Stone Roofing Master Artisans on 6/29 at 6.30 p.m.
Slate, Tile and Stone Roofing Master Artisans. Vincent Liot and Yves Theunis, TRM Enterprises. Thursday, June 29th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. TRM Enterprises...
Hook’s Tale With Author, John Leonard Pielmeier: Book Launch and Talk, July 20
Hook’s Tale, With Author, John Leonard Pielmeier. Thursday, July 20th at The General Society Library. The Program starts at 6:30 p.m. Book Signing and Reception to follow. Hook’s Tale is the rollicking debut novel...
SPRING 2017 Newsletter
Please click here to read the SPRING 2017 Newsletter We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.
Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2017
The Board of Governors of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen and the School Committee extend their Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2017
General Society Selected Archival Materials Now Available Digitally
Treasures from the General Society Collection are now available digitally thanks to "Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York"
Mechanics Institute Graduation Announcement
2017 Mechanics Institute Graduation Ceremony Thursday, May 25, 2017 7 p.m. The General Society Library
Acclaimed Glass Artisan, Michiko Sakano, May 9
Michiko Sakano, Michiko Sakano Studio, Glass Artisan, Tuesday, May 9th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Japanese Born Glass Artist, Michiko Sakano’s exquisite work has...
“The Art of Steam Heating” with Dan Holohan on Wed, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how steam heating, the standard heating feature of so many of New York’s older buildings and apartments, actually works? Dan Holohan, considered an international authority on the topic, and the author...