The Story of Shoes: An Exhibit about Walking, Working, and Dancing Through the Ages

Improve listing Presented by Schenectady County Historical Society

New exhibit highlighting shoes from collections across Schenectady and the Capitol Region and the stories that they tell.

Shoes carry us through the world; a farmer pulls on his wooden clogs to head out into his field, a bride steps into a pair of satin heels on her wedding day, a businessperson laces up their shoes before going to work. What we put on our feet varies based on age, activity, and event. Shoes tell the people around us our occupations, our fashion sense, or our status in society. Whether they lace, tie, or Velcro, each one of them has a story hidden in their sole.

If your shoes could speak, what would they say?

Open: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. $5.00, or free to members of the Schenectady County Historical Society.

For more information, please contact Educator/Assistant Curator Jenna Peterson at 518-887-5073, or by email at educator@schenectadyhistorical.org. The Mabee Farm Historic Site is wheelchair accessible, with off-street parking in front of the George E. Franchere Educational Center.

Edit

Delete

View contributors

Flag for review

Date(s)

This has already taken place.

From March 11, 2014 to June 28, 2014

Cost/Tickets/Registration

Included in general admission

Location

Mabee Farm Historic Site
1100 Main Street
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150

Directions/Transportation/Parking

Accessibility

The grounds, Franchere Education Center, and all historic buildings with the exception of the Brick House are wheelchair accessible.

Parking

A large parking lot adjoins the Franchere Education Center.

Directions

From Schenectady: Take I-890 towards Scotia to Exit 1A (Route 5S). The Farm is 2.7 miles on your right.From Amsterdam and West: Take NYS Thruway (I-90 East) towards NYC to Exit 26 toward Rotterdam Junction. Take Exit 1A to Route 5S. The Farm is 2.7 miles on your right.
From Albany and East: Take NYS Thruway (I-90 West) towards Buffalo to Exit 25 (Schenectady). Take I-890 towards Scotia to Exit 1A (Route 5S). The Farm is 2.7 miles on your right.

By Boat: The Mabee Farm is located on the south side of the Mohawk River about 1 mile east of Lock E-9 and four miles west of Lock E-8. Please contact us to ensure our dock is in the river.