Revolutionary Albany: A Downtown Walking Tour | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Revolutionary Albany: A Downtown Walking Tour

Location

Discover Albany Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY 12207

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 12, 2026, 10:30AM
Detailed Times/Hours Visitors Center opens at 10:00 am on Saturdays

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join Discover Albany for a guided walking tour about Discover Albany's revolutionary history! The tour begins at The Discover Albany Visitors Center, showcasing the finalist in the Revolutionary War LEGO Challenge! From there, guests will explore downtown Albany's historic streets while hearing tales of Albany's historic past. Highlights of the tour include The Quackenbush House at The Olde English Pub (1736) and The Van Ostrande-Radliff House at 48 Hudson Avenue (1728). We'll share stories of revolutionary era figures, including Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and more. Organization Hosting the Event Discover Albany Phone Number (518) 434-1217 Contact Email mmceneny@albany.org

Registration

Advance registration required.
Tickets open on August 1st 2026. Deadline for sales is September 10th at 5:00 pm.
$17.85 (includes Eventbrite taxes & fees)

Additional Information

Guests will walk on Downtown Albany streets. The terrain is flat but sidewalks are uneven in select spots

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 7
Length (miles): 1.1
Boots Needed: No

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: Streets may be uneven. If we are invited into historic spaces, like Olde English pub, portions may not be wheelchair accessible
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