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Artisan Lecture: Designer, Potter and Lamp-maker Christopher Spitzmiller on April 26

Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the General Society Library.

Read more October 10, 2015 at 10:49 pm Karin Taylor

A BURGLAR’S GUIDE TO THE CITY: A Conversation with Author Geoff Manaugh and Robert Krulwich (Radio Lab co-host)

Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30pm in the General Society Library and the John M. Mossman Lock Collection.

Read more October 10, 2015 at 10:38 pm Karin Taylor

Mechanics Institute: An Educational Program of The General Society

Mechanics Institute offers tuition-free educational programs to individuals in the building and construction industry.

Read more September 21, 2015 at 11:43 pm Karin Taylor

Mechanics Institute Graduation 2015

On May 21 we honored the 157th Graduating Class of the Mechanics Institute. Congratulations to the men and women who have successfully completed the Institute’s programs in their chosen discipline.

Read more May 25, 2015 at 7:47 pm Karin Taylor

“The Home of the Artisan”

On May 14, 2015, in celebration of its 230th Anniversary and Season Five of the Artisan Lecture Series, The General Society commemorated its original theme, “By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand”

Read more September 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm Karin Taylor
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

Address - 20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Phone: 212.840.1840
E-mail: victoria.dengel@generalsociety.org
Website: www.generalsociety.org

Our Mission

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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