After carefully considering the rapidly changing situation in New York City around novel coronavirus (COVID-19): The General Society has suspended classes at the Mechanics Institute until Monday, April 6th; The General Society has...
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.
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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...
Please Click Here to read the Winter/Spring 2020 Newsletter. We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.
2020 LANDMARK LECTURE SERIES The Landmark 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...
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...
Henry Street Settlement – Story of A Loving Restoration Rachel and Timothy Miller, Co-Owners of Spirit Ironworks Please note that this lecture has been postponed from Tuesday, March 17 to Thursday, June...
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 Author and Artist, Adam Van Doren will discuss his new book, The Stones of Yale in which he explores the architecture, history and spirit...