William James Knapp’s Albany: A Gilded Age Tour | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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William James Knapp’s Albany: A Gilded Age Tour

Location

Downtown Albany
1 Academy Park
Albany, NY 12207

42.652637 -73.754957

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 6, 2025, 10:30AM (rain or shine)
Detailed Times/Hours Walking tour begins at Academy Park, across the street from Albany City Hall. Walking tour lasts from 10:30 - 12:00 and will finish at a local business in downtown Albany.

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Historic Cherry Hill invites you to walk in the footsteps of William James Knapp, the great-grandchild of Dinah Jackson, who was the last person enslaved at Cherry Hill. Knapp lived in the Cherry Hill home between 1880 – 1844. More importantly, he was a working musician and called the City of Albany his home. Inspired by the research conducted at Cherry Hill, your tour guide will walk the very streets as Knapp, pointing out spaces he likely shopped and socialized. Historic sites and spaces of the Gilded Age will be highlighted, including buildings featured in HBO’s The Gilded Age. The tour will feature recordings from Knapp’s sheet music, which are part of Cherry Hill’s collection. The tour will end at a local business, where guests will mingle and toast to the Knapp legacy. Tour begins at 1 Academy Park, across the street from Albany City Hall. Ticket includes guided tour. Drinks can be purchased on your own at the end of the tour. Organization Hosting the Event Historic Cherry Hill Phone Number (518) 434-4791

Registration

Advance registration required.
Deadline: Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/historiccherryhill . Questions can be directed to (518) 434-4791.
$10 for general audience $8 for Members of Historic Cherry Hill.

Additional Information

City sidewalks are mostly well maintained but could be uneven in places. State Street hill is steep. Tour guide will make stops to tell stories so walkers can take a breath.
Additional Equipment Required: n/a

Trip Duration (hours): 1.5
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 7
Length (miles): 1
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: City guided tour is accessible. Please call Cherry Hill for more information regarding business accessibility. (518) 434-4791
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