Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2019
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
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...
General Society Fall Lecture Series
General Society Fall Lectures Series Commence on September 9th Tuesday, October 15th at 6.30 p.m., The Marriage of Photography and Architecture with Art Historian, Sharon Suchma Art historian, Sharon Suchma, PhD, will explore The Marriage of...
The Decorated Tenement, Feb 25
The Decorated Tenement: How Immigrant Builders and Architects Transformed the Slum in the Gilded Age. Zachary J. Violette, Architectural Historian and Author. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts...
Hammer & Homework/Auction and Education with Sotheby’s Institute of Art Director – 12/3
Hammer & Homework/Auction and Education: The Impact of Connoisseurship and Provenance on the Valuation of Works of Art With Ann-Marie Richard, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Director, MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design. Tuesday,...
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. –...
Why Unions Still Matter – Tuesday October 30 -starts at 6pm
This engaging talk by Labor Educator, Diane Thomas-Holladay, examines the relevance of unions in the 21stCentury and the role unions have in building America’s future. Why Unions Still Matter, is an informative and enlightening...
Eleanor Roosevelt: The War Years and After with Blanche Wiesen Cook on Nov 29th
Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume 3: The War Years and After 1939-1962 with Blanche Wiesen Cook Thursday, November 29th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – Q&A, BOOK-SIGNING & RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Eleanor Roosevelt,...
Celebration of Artisanship: “Meet Your Maker” on November 1st, 3pm to 9pm
The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York. On Behalf of The Artisans Guild of America. Is pleased to invite you to a Celebration of Artisan Work. Meet...
Celebrating Labor and Craftsmanship – Awards Gala 2017
Each year, at the Craftsmanship Awards Gala, we gather in the historic General Society Library to celebrate the significant contributions of New Yorkers to our City. Last year, it was our great honor to...