Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, spent quite a bit of his time in Albany! Though modern sensibilities tend to sympathize with Hamilton, and his writings in The
Category - Famous Faces Itineraries
Famous Faces: Philip Schuyler
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 12:00 PM
Philip Schuyler was an extremely influential figure in the Albany area and the United States during the 1700s. A lifelong resident of Albany, Schuyler served as a member of the New York State Assembly
Famous Faces: Abraham Lincoln Itinerary
Friday, April 26, 2019 1:00 PM
Upon entering Albany on a train named Erastus Corning Jr., a signal was flashed to the Dudley Observatory which fired off a twenty one gun salute,
signaling President Elect Lincoln had entered the
Famous Faces: Herman Melville Itinerary
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 2:00 PM
Herman Melville, famed author of Moby Dick, grew up in the Albany area during the 1830s. He was born in New York City in 1819, but his family moved to Upstate New York during his youth. Unfortunately,
Famous Faces: Henry Hudson Itinerary
Thursday, February 21, 2019 1:00 PM
Henry Hudson, a prominent explorer during the 17th Century, made major headway to find the Northwest Passage while working for the Dutch East India Company. Hudson discovered the river that now holds
Famous Faces: Jack "Legs" Diamond Itinerary
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 4:00 PM
Jack Diamond was an Irish American Gangster who rose in power during Prohibition, and was known for his flamboyant lifestyle, as well as his ability to survive getting shot. His nickname ‘Clay Pigeon’