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The Historic District Council Best War Stories – June 11

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...

Read more February 10, 2020 at 4:03 pm Karin Taylor

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

Read more May 20, 2019 at 2:33 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more October 17, 2017 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more May 5, 2018 at 6:59 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more February 10, 2020 at 4:03 pm Karin Taylor

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,...

Read more October 4, 2019 at 6:58 pm Karin Taylor

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. –...

Read more October 17, 2016 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more October 17, 2016 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

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,...

Read more October 17, 2016 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more October 17, 2016 at 6:53 pm Karin Taylor
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today, this 240-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library, and its century-old Lecture Series.

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