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THE GENERAL SOCIETY FALL LECTURES 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...

Mechanics Institute Fall Programs to Begin September 17, 2018 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...

The Library OF THE GENERAL SOCIETY OF MECHANICS AND TRADESMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Invites You to Attend Our Book Sale.    Hundreds of Wonderful Books Available. All proceeds go to the General Society...

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

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...

Treasures from the General Society Collection are now available digitally thanks to "Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York"

NEW YORK LIVING: RE-INVENTING HOME, With Co-Author Paul Gunther and Featured Designers Tamara Eaton and Chris Kraig Tuesday, June 6th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The Panel Discussion starts at 6:30 P.M.  BOOK-SIGNING and RECEPTION TO...