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.
Celebrating Labor and Craftsmanship – Awards Gala 2018
On Thursday, November 15th, in the midst of a furious storm, we gathered in the historic General Society Library to honor and celebrate the contributions of our 2018 Craftsmanship Award Recipient Neil A. Mazzella, Chairman of...
Fall 2018 GSMT News
Please Click Here to read the Fall 2018 Newsletter. We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.
Creating a Collection for the 9/11 Memorial Museum with Jan Seidler Ramirez on 12/4
Creating a Collection for the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Jan Seidler Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Collections & Chief Curator, National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Tuesday, DECEMBER 4th, 2018. AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY....
VICTORY CITY: A History of New York and New Yorkers during WWII on 12/6
VICTORY CITY: A History of New York and New Yorkers during World War II With Author John Strausbaugh. Thursday, December 6th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. –...
Manhattan’s Little Secrets with John Tauranac on 12/11
Tuesday, December 11– Manhattan’s Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone with John Tauranac “In a cityscape that mutates as much as Manhattan’s, we sometimes don’t notice the hulking elements until they’re...
Mechanics Institute Programs
Mechanics Institute Programs Since 1858, Mechanics Institute has provided tuition-free evening instruction in trades-re- lated education and provided a critical service to improve job opportunities for New Yorkers in the building and construction industry....
Tuesday, October 23 – The Stones of Yale with Adam Van Doren
Tuesday, October 23 – The Stones of Yale with Adam Van Doren Author and Artist, Adam Van Doren will discuss his new book, The Stones of Yale in which he explores the architecture, history and spirit of...
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Worldwide Presence and Operations – A Strategic Update on 11/6
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Worldwide Presence and Operations – A Strategic Update With Major General Jeffrey L. Milhorn. Tuesday, November 6th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. –...