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JUST REPUBLISHED: Historic Cherry Hill’s Collection Highlights
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).
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Historic Cherry Hill offers tours and lectures by request – onsite, offsite, and virtual.
SEE PROGRAMS
VIRTUAL TOUR
Visit us from the comfort of your computer.
TAKE TOUR
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.