Luminaries and Tavern Night 2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for Tavern Night and who helped with the luminaries!

Join us in commemorating the 336th anniversary of the Schenectady Massacre on Saturday, Feb. 7, with a luminary display culminating in a festive Tavern Night at the Stockade Inn. The Stockade was home to many pubs and saloons in its early years; travel back to the ambiance of early taverns at this special Stockade Association event. The Schenectady Massacre happened on Feb. 8, 1690, a cold and snowy night. Many houses were burned and 60 residents killed by French and Native American allies from Canada. Read a more complete story on the front page of Spy, Feb. 2022.

Our program will be slightly different this year. As a thank you to our membership, food and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided to members at no cost. Catering will be supplied from Maria’s Cafe. Please RSVP here so we may get a head count for food ordering. Dessert will be potluck, so please feel free to bring something to share. There will be a cash bar.

The Stockade Association will placing luminaries from Lawrence circle, down Front Street and Church Street to the Stockade Inn in commemoration of the Massacre. The Stockade Association will also provide luminaries for those interested in lighting any in front of their homes (or you may provide your own). To request luminaries please email membership@historicstockade.org by February 5th and be sure to include your name and address for delivery. Luminaries should be placed around 5:15pm on February 7th.

Guests are encouraged to start their journey at Lawrence and walk the lit path to the Stockade Inn for 6:00 p.m.!

FREE ADMISSION
Cash bar (beer and wine)
Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided to Stockade Association members.
Please bring a dessert potluck dish to share.
Musicians, stories, and period attire are all encouraged!
ALL ARE WELCOME!