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...
Winter/Spring 2019 GSMT News
Please Click Here to read the Winter/Spring 2019 Newsletter. We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.
Marcel Breuer, the W. C. Vaughan Co. and the Bauhaus In America on 4/25
Transitional Moments: Marcel Breuer, the W. C. Vaughan Co. and the Bauhaus In America. Curator and Historian, Robert Wiesenberger. Thursday, April 25th, 2019 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – Book...
Future 2019 Lectures
Future Lectures in 2019 On Thursday, April 25– Robert Wiesenberger will discuss the new book, Transitional Moments: Marcel Breuer, the W. C. Vaughan Co. and the Bauhaus In America. To register, please click here....
Landmark Lectures in 2019
2019 Landmark Lectures. The Landmarks lectures focus on the origin, development, and restoration of New York City’s built environment, and celebrate the art and architecture of the City. Lisa Easton, a partner in the New...
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. –...