2025 PUBLIC TOUR SCHEDULE

MAY 9-JUL 5 | AUG 8-SEP 30 | NOV 1-NOV 20

FRI & SAT

from 12pm to 4pm (last tour at 3pm)

JUL 8-AUG 7

TUE-SUN

from 12pm to 4pm (last tour at 3pm)

OCT 9-11, 15-18, and 22-25

Murder at Cherry Hill

at 5:30pm and 7:00pm

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

CURRENT PUBLIC TOUR

The World of James Knapp

Exploring Black Life in 19th-Century Albany Through Art, Objects, and Spaces

The World of James Knapp is a multi-site exhibition featuring historic artifacts and commissioned artworks that interrogate 19th-century life as experienced by William James Knapp (1843-1885).

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Historic Cherry Hill offers tours and lectures by request – onsite, offsite, and virtual.
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VIRTUAL TOUR

Visit us from the comfort of your computer.
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

FOR GRADES 4-12: Field Trips, Interactive Experiences & More.

Our tailored onsite and in-school experiences transport students back to 18th- and 19th-century life. Each is designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of local and national history by exploring real-life stories, artifacts, and the unique atmosphere of our historic home.

ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST

The 1827 Murder at Cherry Hill

In 1827, a murder occurred at the Cherry Hill farm, home of the well known Van Rensselaer family. The crime aroused tremendous public interest, and the subsequent trial culminated in the last public hanging in Albany. Although it appeared to be a crime of passion, it uncovered some simmering issues of the day including women’s roles and legal rights, social class, punishment and the law, and slavery in New York. Hear the words of those involved in the crime and decide whom you think was guilty or innocent.

This program is available to community and school groups.

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