Dutch Schenectady
Historian Scott Haefner discusses the Dutch history of Schenectady.
Public tours of Vale Cemetery and Park are on the 1st Sunday of the month from May-October.
Tours start at 2 p.m. from the Caretaker's Cottage adjacent to the main entrance on State Street.
There is ample parking available and due to the size of the cemetery/park a shuttle bus is used. There is a $10 donation requested with children under 12 free.
Tours & Events 2023
Memorial Day Commemoration
The Vale Cemetery will observe Memorial Day at 10:30 AM, May 27 with a formal ceremony. “Taps,” a flag raising, and the National Anthem will be on the program. Veterans’ groups representing all military branches will participate. Local dignitaries will speak briefly at the Veterans’ Plot. Participants will assemble at Vale’s Veteran Section near the main entrance at 907 State St.