Events
Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed below.
Events must be related to the themes of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and be heritage, cultural, historical, and/or recreational/trail related.
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...Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club at Clermont
Jun 7, 2025 8:00 AM Location: 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526 Grab your binoculars and field guides and join us for a spring stroll around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club! More...Guided Landscape Tour at Staatsburgh
Jun 7, 2025 2:00 PM to Jun 14, 2025 Location: 75 Mills Mansion Dr, Staatsburg, NY 12580 June 7th and 14th A guided walk through the estate’s grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh’s owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. More...
Mount Gulian Historic Site 50th Anniversary and History Dinner
Jun 7, 2025 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location: 145 Sterling Street, Beacon, NY 12508 On Saturday June 7, Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon will celebrate its 50th year as a historic site and will hold its 29th Annual History Dinner from 4:30 - 9:00 PM. This living-history event is open to the public and will present General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Inspector General and Drillmaster of the Continental Army. More...Magic Lantern Show at Clermont
Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM Location: 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526 Join magic lantern performers Dawn Elliott and Joel Schlemowitz as they bring this fascinating medium back to life at Clermont, presenting their award-winning magic lantern show. More...
In The Garden Acoustic Concert: Callie Mackenzie
Jun 8, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Beatrix Farrand Garden, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, on FDR National Historic Site, will offer a free acoustic concert IN THE GARDEN on Sunday, June 8, 1:30-3 :00 Callie Mackenzie, Acoustic Soul Singer and Songwriter More...Tales of the Titanic - Special Theme Tour at Staatsburgh
Jun 8, 2025 2:00 PM to Jun 15, 2025 Location: 75 Mills Mansion Dr, Staatsburg, NY 12580 June 8th and 15th: Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. 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...