Hudson River Valley

Americans Who Tell the Truth and Portrait Pairings at Albany Institute

Feb 1, 2025 to Jul 20, 2025 Location: 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 Join us for an opening reception and be among the first to view Albany Institute of History & Art's new exhibitions: Americans Who Tell the Truth and Portrait Pairings. More...

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours

Apr 24, 2025 to Oct 18, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Step into history at one of the Upper Hudson Valley's finest historic house museums and gardens. New feature exhibits for 2025: "Road to Revolution: Leadership 1776 and Beyond." Learn about the role the Revolution played in the lives of people at Ten Broeck Mansion and Albany County, and trace the changing leadership of the emerging United States from Revolutionary War General Abraham Ten Broeck to Abolitonist Rosanna Vosburgh. All children (to age 18) are FREE. We recommend at least one adult per child under 5. We suggest you take an additional 20-30 minutes to explore our extensive gardens on your own with self-guided tours and browse our museum shop. Tours available April 24 - October 18: Thursdays 10 - 2 Fridays 10 - 2 Saturdays 1-4 Sundays 1 - 4 (June - August only) See our website for more details and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org More...

Mount Gulian Historic Site 2025 Season

Apr 27, 2025 12:00 PM to Oct 26, 2025, 3:00 PM Location: 145 Sterling Street Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon, invites visitors to join us as we celebrate our 50th year as a historic site and museum. More...

Emily Cole: Ceramics, Flora, & Contemporary Responses at Thomas Cole NHS

May 3, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Spanning painting, ceramics, sculpture, installation, and photography, this exhibition celebrates Emily Cole (1843–1913), as well as the enduring importance of the natural world, flora, ceramic arts, and women’s labor. More...

Living History: Free Family Art, Garden & History Programs at Ten Broeck

May 24, 2025 to Sep 6, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for the Ten Broeck Mansion's free summer family programs. Enjoy our four acres of gardens and grounds with free hands-on activities, all supplies included. Programs held outdoors (under tent) rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Our programs have something for all ages to enjoy. All programs include hands-on art activity, history program, and themed tastings exploring foods from around the world. All are free and open to families. Programs held on select Saturdays starting May 24. See our website for full schedule and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org. More...

Cabinets, Cupboards & Curiosities: Ten Broeck Hidden Architecture & Spaces

Jun 4, 2025 to Sep 3, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring the hidden architecture, little-known spaces, and overlooked artifacts in the historic Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Cabinets, Cupboards & Curiosities" offers a unique glimpse into how historic houses were utilized, delving into the intricacies of storage practices, household management, and the reasons behind their preservation. Discover the often-overlooked areas and little-known architectural details of this renowned historic site, and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of its past inhabitants and workers. This tour includes an exploration of the spaces used by servants and enslaved persons, highlighting diverse stories at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Tour available on select Wednesdays June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...

STEAM @ Ten Broeck Mansion: History-Based STEAM Programs for Families

Jun 7, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for free history-inspired STEAM programs with something for the entire family! STEAM into history in our four acres of gardens and grounds with free hands-on activities, all supplies included. Programs held outdoors (under tent) rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Programs held on select Saturdays starting June 7. See our website for full schedule and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org More...

Also Here: The Enslaved and Servants at Ten Broeck Mansion

Jun 11, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for a special focus tour exploring the important stories of the enslaved and servants who lived and worked at the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion. This tour explores the lives of the people who made life at the Ten Broeck Mansion possible, and considers their extended roles in the Albany region. Learn the stories of Susannah and her children, and of Rosanna Vosburgh, the African American abolitionist, philanthropist, and paid household manager at Ten Broeck Mansion. The tour includes a visit to the site of enslaved workers' working and living quarters on the grounds of the Ten Broeck Mansion and a discussion of historic equipment and spaces used by servants in the Mansion. Focused tour is available on select Wednesdays from June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: Households & Health at the Ten Broeck Mansion

Jun 18, 2025 to Sep 17, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring health and wellness at the Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise" offers a look at some of the spaces and practices which played a critical role in everyday health in the 1700s and 1800s. Discover hidden drains and linen cupboards and other evidence informing us about changing attitudes towards health and wellness in Albany. Focused tour available on select Wednesdays. See our website for full details and registration. More...

Immersion Tours: Freedom & Opportunity in Albany

Jun 19, 2025 to Oct 16, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Immerse yourself in history! Join these special sequential tours, allowing you to visit three of Albany's finest historic sites exploring freedom and opportunity from the 1700s-1800s. Learn about the lives of enslaved persons, and the accomplishments and contributions of free persons of color in Albany. Learn how Albany grew and transformed the lives of Irish immigrants, reformers and abolitionists, and Albany's important role for freedom-seekers on the underground railroad. Immersion tours available on select Thursdays from June - October. Visit our website for full schedule and registration. More...

The Mayor’s Garden: History of the Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens & Workers

Jun 25, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Embark on a special tour as we delve into the rich history of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and its grounds, uncovering its deep-rooted connections to Albany and the surrounding region. This tour explores the contributions of workers, including African American Master Gardeners (a historic term), and their pivotal roles in developing the Hudson Valley estates. Discover the diversity of plants imported from around the world while exploring the historic 1764 boundaries of the site, including visits to the former orchard and archaeological locations of key landscape features from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about Thomas Worth Olcott, a noted banker in Abraham Lincoln’s close circle, and his passion for horticulture, along with the lives of the gardeners who created the famed gardens at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Operated by the Albany County Historical Association as a community-centered museum and gardens, the Ten Broeck Mansion has welcomed the public for 77 years, showcasing the enduring relevance of this historic site to our community. Focus tour available on select Wednesdays from June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...

Celebrate Independence At New Windsor Cantonment & Knox's Headquarters

Jul 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: 374 Temple Hill Road New Windsor, NY 12553 At New Windsor Cantonment see a military drill and cannon firing at 2:00 PM, followed by a visitor participatory reading of the Declaration of Independence. At Knox's Headquarters tour the 1754 Ellison House, the military command post for three generals. New Windsor Cantonment is open Friday July 4 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. At Knox’s Headquarters see a small cannon fired at 1:00 & 4:00 PM. Tours of the house at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM. Admission is free. More...