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Albany New York Historic Sites - State and Privately Funded Historical Treasures In The Capital District Region.
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Get a taste of Albany history by visiting one of the countless historic sites in the Capital District. Take a day to explore the wonderful culture of the region at one of the many mansions, museums, exhibits and more. Take a tour of a historic home and get a glimpse into the past. Go on a historic walking tour in Albany or Schenectady.
Pruyn House Latham, NY
518-783-1435
Discover New York's Duthch heritage at this country home (Ca. 1830) which is a blend of Federal and Greek revival architecture and situated on 5 acres with nine outbuildings.
Albany Institute of History & Art Albany, NY
518-463-4478
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Albany, NY
518-463-4447
The Cathedral is the Bishop's church in the Diocese of Albany. It is the oldest NEO Gothic Cathedral structure in the Country. The Cathedral is one of the great church structures of North America.
USS Albany Heritage Exhibit Castleton, NY
518-732-4202
Five ships of the US Navy have carried the name Albany, in honor of the capital of the State of New York. On display are artifacts from the last three ships as well as pictures and history of all the ships.
Crailo State Historic Site Rensselaer, NY
518-463-8738
Crailo is a museum of the Dutch. It tells the story of the early Dutch inhabitants of the upper Hudson Valley with the use of artifacts from Fort Orange.
Shaker Heritage Society Albany, NY
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Non profit historical organization chartered in 1977 to educate public about Shaker and to restore Shaker buildings at former Shaker site in Colonie, NY.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site Albany, NY
NA
1761 georgian home of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler and his family. Featuring eighteenth-century furnishings, decorative arts and paintings throughout the mansion and visitor center.
Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Canajoharie, NY
518-673-1045
Mabee Farm Historic Site Rotterdam, NY
518-887-5073
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