Halloween & Haunted Events

Historic Cherry Hill tells a story of America through the lives and experiences of five generations of an Albany, New York, household. One of Albany's most recognizable landmarks, Cherry Hill was built in 1787 for Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer and continuously lived in until 1963 by extended family, enslaved people, descendants, and servants—who left artifacts, documents, and stories behind. The house is currently in its final stage of an extensive restoration, presenting a rare opportunity to see the restoration process and the bones of a remarkably authentic historic structure. Open April through December, guided tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 1, 2, and 3pm.

Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur. Under the direction of five architects, the Capitol was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. By 1899 its cost had exceeded twenty-five million dollars. Take a Guided Tour - learn more at www.empirestateplaza.org.

The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1797-98 for General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. The home is a Federal-style house with sloping lawns and formal gardens. The mansion, named Prospect, commanded a sweeping view of the Hudson River and its daily traffic of barges and schooners along the busy trade route. Theodore Olcott purchased the residence in 1848 and renamed it Arbour Hill, after the surrounding area which today is an Albany neighborhood known by the name Arbor Hill. In 1948, after 100 years of Olcott family ownership, the Mansion was presented by the heirs of Robert Olcott to the Albany County Historical Association. Open for walk-in tours May - October, Hours: Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours conducted on the hour. Tours can also be scheduled by appointment year-round. Admission: $5, Students & Seniors: $4, Children 12 & under $3, Member admission: free. Subject to change.

Established on October 7, 1844, the Albany Rural Cemetery is one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in upstate New York. Its 467 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds include the burial plots of many distinguished national and local dignitaries.