General Society Of Mechanics & Tradesmen

The general society labor, literature, landmark and artisan lecture series -nineteen lectures were held during 2024 with public programs on a range of topics related to the art of craftsmanship, architecture, historic preservation, literature, labor and urban history. This continues a tradition of public lectures that started at the society in 1837.the general society library and the john m mossman lock collection -the general society library is a reference and subscription circulating library with approximately 300 members. The library has approximately 110,000 books and is open to students, members, researchers and the public. The mossman lock collection, which is open to the public, comprises over 400 locks, keys, tools, and other artifacts, dating from 4000 b.c. To the early 20th century.

Mechanics institute -a tuition free technical evening school offering 2 semesters, 4 programs and 32 courses, with an average of 170 students per semester.