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SUMMARY:The World of James Knapp
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition of original works by Black artists responding to the story of James Knapp \nThis exhibition will take place across three venues and will be accompanied by programs throughout the 2025 season. May 4th through August 22nd at Historic Cherry Hill\, the Underground Railroad Education Center.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/the-world-of-james-knapp/
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SUMMARY:The 26th Annual Albany History Fair: The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Gilded Age Albany
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE and open to the public. \nJoin 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.  \nCome hear James Knapp’s sheet music collection come to life with a live performance\, view the objects and letters that he left behind\, or sit down to play dominoes or make paper dolls\, like James and his sister would have done when they grew up in Albany.\nPresented in partnership with the Underground Railroad Education Center. \nPresentations: \n12:30: Dr Kori Graves\, Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany\, will present I\, Too\, Am Albany: James Knapp and His Context. \n1:30: Dr. Christopher Brellochs with baritone LayVon Scott and pianist Dr. Elizabeth Gerbi will present James Knapp: Music of The Black Experience During the Gilded Age\, a mini concert and talk. \n2:30: Paul & Mary Liz Stewart\, founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center\, will present Black Life in 19th-Century Albany through the Lens of the Myers and Elkins Residences. \n3:30: Marcus Kwame Anderson\, Eisner Award-winning artist\, illustrator\, and cartoonist\, will moderate Interpreting the Life of James Knapp through Art\, a panel discussion with artists from The World of James Knapp exhibition. \nOngoing Activities: \nMusic by Carmen Lookshire \n19th-century toys\, games and crafts \nTours of Cherry Hill and The World of James Knapp art exhibition \nExhibits by Heritage & Community Partners
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/the-26th-annual-albany-history-fair-the-world-of-james-knapp-black-life-in-gilded-age-albany/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T193000
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SUMMARY:William James Knapp: A Concert and Lecture Exploring Music of The Black Experience During the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:$25 Early Bird; $30 after May 4th \nThis 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.\nJames was the great-grandchild of Dinah Jackson\, the last person enslaved at Cherry Hill. After his mother died\, James became a ward in Richard Van Rensselaer’s household in Albany\, N.Y. where he worked as a butler for the family. James later worked as a musician\, a sales clerk at Hideley’s Music Store\, a hospital porter and a nurse. James lived at Cherry Hill for about sixteen months between 1880 and 1884.  \nDr. Chrisopher Brellochs\, speaker\nLayVon Scott\, baritone\nDr. Elizabeth Gerbi\, piano  \nDr. Brellochs was a music consultant to Historic Cherry Hill for their exhibition\, “The World of William James Knapp.”  \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/william-james-knapp-a-concert-and-lecture-exploring-music-of-the-black-experience-during-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250731T190000
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:As the weather heats up\, cool down with us at the Pommer for an Ice Cream Social! \nThis 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 Pommer for an Ice Cream Social and a chance to view The World of James Knapp and hear a little about the history behind the show. This program was created in collaboration with the Pommer Building at 153 South Pearl Street and combines art\, history\, and\, well\, Ice cream to create an engaging and fun event for the entire family. \n 
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:The Pommer Building\, 154 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY 12202\, 153 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234744
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 1\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for our 3rd annual Community Day! \nEvery 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 research\, skills at historic home tours\, and creatively sharing history with the public.\n\nGuests and visitors will be able to tour Cherry Hill with our teenage guides\, enjoy some Stewart’s ice cream\, and meet some of Albany’s vital community organizations and historic sites. Beat the heat with this cool program!
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T120000
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SUMMARY:William James Knapp's Albany: A Gilded Age Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 by the research conducted at Cherry Hill\, your tour guide will walk the very streets as Knapp\, pointing out spaces he shopped and socialized. Historic sites and spaces of the Gilded Age will be highlighted\, including buildings featured in HBO’s The Gilded Age. The tour will feature recordings from Knapp’s sheet music\, which is part of Cherry Hill’s collection. The tour will end at one of Albany’s unique local business\, where guests will mingle and toast to the Knapp legacy. \nTour price includes guided tour. Drinks can be purchased on your own at the end of the tour.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/william-james-knapps-albany-a-gilded-age-walking-tour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:Tell Me You'll Not Forget Me
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSet in Gilded Age Albany at Cherry Hill\, the ancestral estate of the prominent Van Rensselaer family\, Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me explores the plight of James “Jimmy” Knapp\, a Black musician and a butler for the Van Rensselaers\, as he navigates his intertwined professional and family relationships and his personal ambitions in a deeply prejudiced world. \nTell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me is a work of historical fiction drawn from the Knapp family collection at Historic Cherry Hill. \nSeating is first-come\, first served. Guest are encouraged to view The World of James Knapp\, an exhibition exploring the life and talents of James Knapp through contemporary art and historical artifacts in historic spaces immediately before or after the performance. \nTell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me was made possible through a grant from the Advance Albany County Alliance. \nThe showings for the performances are Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM; Friday\, September 26\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM; and Sunday\, September 28\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. \nWeather permitting\, this program will be held outside\, with opportunities to walk through the historic house and the grounds.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/tell-me-youll-not-forget-me/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:Mulled Wine & Murder
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBe among the first to view the pumpkin art show–carved and painted pumpkins by local artists inspired by Cherry Hill and is murder– and cast a vote for your favorite. \nA murder-themed tour of the historic house will follow the tasting. \nThis program is 21+ \nWe do offer discounts to our members! Please reach out for more details.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/mulled-wine-murder/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
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SUMMARY:Murder at Cherry Hill: A Harrowing Walk Through a Historic Event
DESCRIPTION:TOUR DATES: October 9-11\, 15-18\, and 22-25 \nOn 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 October event! \nReserve your space by visiting our TicketLeap page. \nThis tour is recommended for patrons 12 years and up. \nThis tour will take place inside and outside the historic house. Inside\, we will travel up and down two flights of stairs. Outside\, we will walk around the historic grounds at dusk and darkness\, with uneven pavers and steps. Visitors are encouraged to wear good walking shoes. \nFor more information: Visit our website www.historiccherryhill.org or call 518-434-4791.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/a-harrowing-walk-through-a-historic-event/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Party on the Hill
DESCRIPTION: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!.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/pumpkin-party-on-the-hill/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T193000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Christmas Holiday Tour
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Historic Cherry Hill. There is some parking available at the home\, both at the top and bottom of the hill. We do ask that guests leave space along the driveway in the case that an emergency vehicle needs to pass through the front of the house\, and street parking is permitted. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to call us at (518) 434-4791.
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/victorian-christmas-holiday-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Tour featuring William James Knapp and Family
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Black Life in 19th-Century Albany Through Art\, Objects\, and Spaces\nExperience the World of James Knapp this February at Historic Cherry Hill. We will be offering tours\, on the hour\, on Saturday\, February 28th\, from 11 am – 3 pm. \nThe 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). \n \nSlave With Benefits\, by Paula Frazell. \n  \nADMISSION\n\n\n\n\n	Adults$6\n\n\n	Seniors (65 and over)$5\n\n\n	Students (6-17)$3\n\n\n	Children (5 and under)FREE\n\n\n	Blue Star FamiliesFREE\n\n\n	Neighbors (12202 zip code)FREE\n\n\n	Museums for All (Snap Card hodlers)FREE\n\n\n	AMA & MANY membersFREE
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/black-history-month-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Albany History Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Albany History Fair at Historic Cherry Hill on May 3rd! \nEach year\, the Albany History Fair brings together public audiences and heritage sites to explore a unique theme in Albany’s history and collaboratively market thematically linked programming. Historic Cherry Hill is proud to be partnering with the Underground Railroad Education Center and Schuyler Mansion to present the 27th annual Albany History Fair. \nThe fair this year will be held on Sunday\, May 3rd\, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Cherry Hill. This year’s theme is Revolution 250\, focusing on life in the Albany region during the 18th century and the wide-ranging impacts of the Revolutionary War. The Albany History Fair is the grand opening event for Historic Cherry Hill’s 2026 season\, debuting a new tour of the house and programs that will focus on Philip Van Rensselaer\, Commissary of Stores for the Northern Department\, Hudson River merchant\, driver and consumer of global trade\, and enslaver\, examining his life in terms of the expressed ideals of the Revolution. \nEvents of the Day:  \nLIVE Music \nUrban Windowsill Project \nHouse Tours and Pop Up Museum \nColonial Crafts \n18th Century Cooking \nTinsmithing \n“Revolution 250” Historical Panel: \nModerated by Devin Lander\, State Historian. Panelists are local historians and Specialists in American Colonial and New York Colonial History. They will be discussing the complexities of liberty\, justice\, and the pursuit of happiness.   \n  \nSign Up to Volunteer: \nColonial Crafting \nDocent \n  \nDownload Flyer to Share
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/albany-history-fair/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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