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...

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...

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....

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"

This new book details the 230 year-old history of the organization.

ARTISAN LECTURE SERIES Spring 2017. Jamie Swan, Bike Maker. Building Modern Bicycle Frames Using Traditional Methods and Materials. Tuesday, April 25th at The General Society Library. The Lecture starts at 6:30 – Reception to...

Historic Gilded Age Mansion Interior Restoration. Mary Kay Judy, Architectural and Cultural Heritage Conservation. Tuesday, April 18th at The General Society Library. The Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. Reception to Follow. The LANDMARK...

On Thursday, November 17, 2016 we gathered in the historic General Society Library to celebrate the significant contributions of two New Yorkers to our City.

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...