Join us at the 26th Annual Albany History Fair, and explore Black life in Gilded Age Albany through the lens of James Knapp, one of Cherry Hill’s Black residents, and through the many stories interpreted by Albany’s cultural organizations. There will be special tours, period music, scholars’ talks, exhibits by heritage and community partners, and the opening of The World of James Knapp, an art show featuring original works by local Black artists responding to James Knapp’s story.

This talk and musical program will feature music from William James Knapp's extensive personal collection of sheet music he acquired between 1865 to 1885, which includes popular, classical, and parlor music from the Gilded Age.

As the weather heats up, cool down with us at the Pommer for an Ice Cream Social! This free event will be held at the Pommer from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. The best way to beat the heat and see some cool art is to join us at the…

Join us on August 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for our 3rd annual Community Day! Every year we work to celebrate and connect our Albany community here at Historic Cherry Hill. Community Day will be a day to celebrate the teenagers who have been participating at Cherry Hill this summer, showcasing their…

Historic Cherry Hill invites you to walk in the footsteps of William James Knapp, the great-grandchild of Dinah Jackson, who was the last person enslaved at Cherry Hill. Knapp lived in the Cherry Hill home between 1880 – 1885. More importantly, he was a working musician and called the City of Albany his home. Inspired…

Historic Cherry Hill and Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York present Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me, an original play by Megan Stuart and Emily Furlong directed by Jean-Remy Monnay. Set in Gilded Age Albany at Cherry Hill, the ancestral estate of the prominent Van Rensselaer family, Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget…

Enjoy an evening of "mulled wine and murder" by the glow of jack-o'-lantern light with food and beverage tastings from circa 1827-the year of Cherry Hill's infamous murder. This program was created in collaboration with the Siena Beverage Institute. Be among the first to view the pumpkin art show--carved and painted pumpkins by local artists…

TOUR DATES: October 9-11, 15-18, and 22-25

Guests will meet the historical players, walk in the footsteps of a murderer, and revel in harrowing--and historical--titillation. Along the way, learn about slavery, class, and women's rights.

This community event will feature pumpkin painting for all ages, a participatory pumpkin carving demo, pumpkin ice cream, tours of the historic house, and the winners of the Cherry Hill Pumpkin Art Show will be announced!.

This will be the last chance to see The World of James Knapp— with a holiday twist! See the Gilded Age dining room setting by candlelight. View greeting cards, ornaments, and toys from around the time James and Minnie Knapp lived at Cherry Hill and enjoy a warm holiday beverage! The event will be held on Wednesday,…