The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York

10/01/2026

The Labor, Literature and
Landmarks Lecture Series
Fall 2026

Ornamental Cornices: Manhattan’s
Sheet-Metal Masterpieces
 
with Author Henry Millman

Lecture Introduction: Peg Breen, President
of the New York Landmarks Conservancy

Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00 P.M.

An In-Person and Online Program. A Book-signing and Reception will follow the in-person program.

Presented in Partnership with
The New York Landmarks Conservancy and
The Victorian Society New York

An Archtober Event

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.

09/25/2026

Artistan Lecture Series
Fall 2026

HANDS ON HANDS:
The American Artists’ Hand Archive

With Archive Founder Vanessa Hoheb,
Artistic Director Thomas Donahue and Photographer Mark Lacko

A Remarkable Celebration of Artists and Artisanship.

Please join us for this Special Talk and Interactive Exhibit!

Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00 P.M.

An In-Person and Online Program.

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.

09/11/2026

“The World Trade Center Monument of Steel” bequeathed to The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen in remembrance of September 11.

Not one single day goes by without thinking about our fellow Americans taken on that horrific day. You are never to be forgotten—recalled with honor, love, great sorrow and deepest reverence. 🙏❤️🇺🇸🙏

07/09/2026

Applications are available for the following two-year programs:

Construction Project Management
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 15th.

Plumbing & Heating Systems
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00-8:00 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 15th.

Electrical Technology
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:00-8:00 pm, beginning Monday, September 14th.

HVAC Systems
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:00-7:00 pm, beginning Monday, September 14th.
  
Eligibility Requirements: 
* All applicants must be currently employed in the specific field to which they are applying.
* Must have a minimum of two years of experience in the specific trade.
* Must be a High School, GED, or College graduate.

Email [email protected] for an application.

07/02/2026

06/05/2026

Labor, Literature and
Landmarks Lecture Series
Spring 2026

Lightning Beneath the Sea:
The Race to Wire the World and
the Dawn of the Information Age

With Author James M. Tabor

Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 P.M.

An In-Person and Online Program.

The in-person program will be followed
by a book-signing and a reception.

Presented in Partnership with
The Victorian Society New York

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.

06/03/2026

Applications are available for the following two-year programs:

Construction Project Management
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 15th.

Plumbing & Heating Systems
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00-8:00 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 15th.

Electrical Technology
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:00-8:00 pm, beginning Monday, September 14th.

HVAC Systems
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:00-7:00 pm, beginning Monday, September 14th.
  
Eligibility Requirements: 
* All applicants must be currently employed in the specific field to which they are applying.
* Must have a minimum of two years of experience in the specific trade.
* Must be a High School, GED, or College graduate.

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.

06/02/2026

Labor, Literature and
Landmarks Lecture Series
Spring 2026

Stone: Ancient Craft to Modern Mastery
with Stone Sculptor Richard Rhodes

Please note the special date and time:

Wednesday, June 3rd

6:00 P.M. Reception
6:30 P.M. Lecture

Lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. Sharp

Presented in Partnership with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)

Please note that this is both an in-person and online program.

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.

05/21/2026

The Board of Governors of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen and the School Committee extend their…

Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2026!

Photography Credit: Kevin Richardson

04/24/2026

Labor, Literature and
Landmarks Lecture Series
Spring 2026

Along the Hudson:
Walking Manhattan’s Western Waterfront

 With Author William J. Hennessey

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 P.M.

An In-Person and Online Program.

The in-person program will be followed
by a book-signing and a reception.

This program is held in Partnership with the
New York Landmarks Conservancy

Visit www.generalsociety.org for more information.