The Schenectady Massacre: Unraveling the Myths of Schenectady’s Darkest Hour

Presented by The Schenectady Historical Society

The Schenectady Massacre: Unraveling the Myths of Schenectady’s Darkest Hour

Monday, May 11 at 6:00 pm

In the early winter weeks of 1690, a group of armed men descended on Schenectady with bloody intentions. On February 8 of that year, Schenectady was completely destroyed in an attack known simply as the Massacre. But what led to this brutal outcome? This presentation discusses not only the complex realities but also the simplistic histories surrounding Schenectady’s darkest hour.