2017 Historic Albany Foundation Holiday House Tour

From the Historic Albany Foundation:

As a part of our mission to promote the appreciation of Albany's magnificent architecture, Historic Albany hosts an annual Holiday House Tour showcasing a variety of historic buildings decked out for the holiday season. The tour highlights some of Albany's very best examples of high style architecture as well as ongoing preservation and restoration efforts.How it works: tickets are available online via the link below, by phone at (518) 465-0876 ext. 14, or in person at Capital Wine Albany at 348 State Street. Sales will also be available the day of the tour at the ticket pickup location.

Once you purchase tickets, your name will be on the list for ticket pick-up on the day of the tour, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark Street. The tickets double as a map of all the sites and the tour is self-guided, so you can visit all of the houses at your leisure. There are "clusters" of houses so most people drive, park, and walk to a few houses at a time. The tour is rain, snow, or shine! No refunds on ticket purchases.

Pricing through Dec. 8th
$15 students
$20 HAF membership
$25 General Public

Pinewoods Cemetery Walking Tour

According to the Facebook page of the Troy Irish Genealogy Society, there will be a walking tour of the Forest Park or Pinewoods Cemetery in Troy to be held on Saturday October 25 at 1 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 26 at 1 PM. 

I looked into this further and the Brunswick Town Historian will be the host and guide. There was nothing listed on the Brunswick Historical Society's web page. For more info it would be best to contact Sharon Zankel, Town Historian at 518.279.3461.

Historical Photo of the Cemetery Entrance

Murder at Cherry Hill

Another annal October tour at one of Albany's historic gems will be held in a few weeks at Cherry Hill located at 523 1/2 South Pearl Street on the outskirts of the South End. A description from Cherry Hill's web page states:

On May 7, 1827, a notorious murder occurred at Cherry Hill that resulted in two sensational trials and Albany’s last public hanging. Come relive that night! Meet the historical players, walk in the footsteps of a murderer, and revel in harrowing titillation during this annual event!

$18/$12 for members

Friday, October 24 at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 25 at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm

Pre-registration and payment are required to guarantee your spot. Contact Education Director Becky Watrous at (518) 434-4791; becky@historiccherryhill.org


Historic Cherry Hill is open for tours April through December. Closed Christmas Eve through March.

Admission:
Adults: $5
College Students and Seniors: $4
Children: $2

Directions:
Historic Cherry Hill is located at 523 1⁄2 South Pearl Street in Albany, just off Exit 2 of Interstate 787. From the North, take Exit 2. At the light, turn left, and look for Historic Cherry Hill immediately on your right. From the South, take exit 2, and follow the ramp straight to the end. At the light turn left. Under the overpass, take anther left onto Route 32 South. Bear right onto 787's exit ramp. At the light, turn left, and look for Historic Cherry Hill immediately on your right.

Capitol Hauntings Tours at the Capitol

With the Fall upon us now the annual Capitol Hauntings Halloween Tours at the New York State Capitol will be beginning soon. These tours highlight ghost stories and reported ghostly sightings connected to the New York State Capitol.

All tours are FREE.
Tours begin on the first floor of the Capitol at the Senate Staircase.
Register online HERE

Schedule of Tours

Monday, October 6: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 9: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 10: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Monday, October 13: Columbus Day—No Tours

Tuesday, October 14: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 15: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 16: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 17: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Monday, October 20: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 21: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 24: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Monday, October 27: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 30: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 31: 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.