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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...

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.

Risking the Rapids: How My Wilderness Adventure Healed My Childhood. Irene O’Garden.  Friday, February 1st AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The program starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Q&A, BOOK-SIGNING & RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....

Future Lectures in 2019 On February, Feb 1st,  Irene O’Garden will describe her riveting new memoir, Risking The Rapids: How My Wilderness Adventure Healed My Childhood. On March 12, Artisan Jeff Wasson, an artist who...

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...

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...

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...

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....