Highlighting Albany's Diverse Stories

Working with our heritage tourism partners in Albany County, we promote various programs and initiatives throughout the year that highlight our region's diverse stories. Some Albany County attractions that work to amplify these stories include:

Underground Railroad Education Center

Visit one of New York’s most fascinating stops on the Underground Railroad and hear the story of Stephen Myers, who, after…

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Schuyler Mansion is the historic home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler and his family. Built between 1761-1765, the Georgian style…

Historic Cherry Hill

Historic Cherry Hill tells a story of America through the lives and experiences of five generations of an Albany, New York…

New York State Museum

The New York State Museum in Downtown Albany explores the cultural and natural history of New York State. The Museum features…

Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1797-98 for General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. The home…

Albany Rural Cemetery

Established on October 7, 1844, the Albany Rural Cemetery is one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in upstate New…

History

History of Pride Celebrations in Albany

From the first LGBTQ+ Rights marches in the city to largescale Pride festivals that take place today, take a look back this Pride Month on the past 50 years of Pride celebrations in Albany.

History

9 Women Who Made Their Mark on History with Ties to Albany

From left to right, Elizabeth Schuyler image sourced from The New York Public Library Digital Collections, Toni Morrison image sourced from Library of Congress Digital Collections, and Catherine Blake mural painted by local artist Elizabeth Zunon and photo provided by Historic Albany Foundation.

Heritage Tourism

Women from History with Ties to 4 Historic Sites in Albany, New York

March is Women's History Month! To celebrate, dive into the life and legacy of women who left their mark on Albany County and beyond.

Heritage Tourism

Guest Blog from Historic Albany Foundation: Adam & Catherine Blake

Next time you stroll down North Pearl Street, pause for a moment and admire the recently renovated Kenmore Hotel.

Heritage Tourism

New York’s Relation to Juneteenth

By now most people have heard that in 1865 General Granger issued General Order Number 3 in Galveston, Texas providing word to the enslaved and the enslavers that the emancipation proclamation had freed all the enslaved in areas in rebellion in 1863.