The General Society classes at the Mechanics Institute will resume in the Fall for existing students;  the General Society Lecture Series will also resume. The General Society Library and the John M. Mossman Lock...

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2020 FALL LANDMARK ONLINE LECTURE SERIES Presented in Partnership with The New York Landmarks Conservancy The Landmark Lectures focus on the origin, development, and restoration of New York City’s built environment, and celebrate the...

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 at 6pm. 111 Museums in New York That You Must Not Miss. Writer Wendy Lubovich and photographer Ed Lefkowicz will describe their book, 111 Museums in New York That You Must Not Miss, providing...

Mechanics Institute Programs In 1820, The General Society opened one of the City’s first free schools, as well as the Apprentices Library. The school, which became the Mechanics Institute in 1858, continues to provide...

Dear Friend of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, We hope you and your family are well. As we prepare to launch our Fall 2020 Public Programming, we would like to share this...

For more photos from the evening please click here Click here to view more about the Craftsmanship Awards Gala  The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen would like to thank our donors for their...

50th Anniversary Lecture Series of Historic District Council. The General Society is pleased to present this lecture in partnership with the Historic District Council. In the Thick of It: The Historic District Council Best...

The Board of Governors of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen and the School Committee extend their Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2018