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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November 25th, 2020 will be a very special occasion, as The General Society Library will celebrate its 200th Anniversary. This historic institution will mark two centuries of providing vital access to educational resources, special...

The story of the restoration of the 1909 Battery Maritime Building, once a jewel of the NYC Waterfront, now restored to its former glory. LABOR, LITERATURE AND LANDMARK LECTURE SERIES Saving the Battery Maritime...

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...

What goes on inside a paragraph of printed text? Find out how type works, how we read, and the different kinds of space in a paragraph. ARTISAN LECTURE SERIES FALL 2020 INSIDE PARAGRAPHS: typographic...

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...