Historic Cherry Hill

19th Century Wine Tasting & Book Signing
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2, 523 South Pearl Street, Albany, 12202, United States
Enjoy an evening with author, grape grower, and winemaker, J. Stephen Casscles
Members are invited to this exclusive wine tasting event with J. Stephen Casscles. Hear about his extensive experience in growing heritage grapes in the Hudson Valley while you taste four different 19th-century wines!
This casual evening will offer guests the chance to explore the gardens and take a tour of the historic house. J. Stephen Casscles will be signing his book, Grapes of the Hudson Valley And Other Cool Climate Regions of the United States and Canada (available for purchase at the event). Light snacks will be served.
Limited tickets available, $25/person
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**PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH PEARL STREET**

SYEP COMMUNITY DAY
2026-08-01 12:00 - 16:00
Join us to celebrate our teen workers and see their mini exhibitions and genealogy projects!
Light Refreshments & Free Entry for ALL!

Poetry in Pursuit of Liberty
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30
Poetry in Pursuit of Liberty
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6-7:30pm
Sponsored by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild

Join Historic Cherry Hill and Hudson Valley Writers’ Guild for an evening of poetry and prose. We will have 8 poets presenting original works on themes reflecting on the 250th anniversary of liberty and justice for all; poets to be announced.
Following the reading, take a mini tour of the house and enjoy socializing with light refreshments!
$5/person
Light refreshments served.
Tickets available online or at the door

Liberty by Fredrick Douglass, 1842

Mulled Wine and Murder
2026-10-07 17:30 - 19:30
Mulled Wine & Murder
with Siena Beverage Institute
Wednesday, October 7th
5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: $25/person, $20 for members
Limited tickets available!
Purchase Tickets Online

Murder at Cherry Hill 2026 Tours
2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:00
October 2026 Murder at Cherry Hill Tours
5:30 pm and 7 pm on the following nights:
Thursday, Oct. 8, Friday, Oct. 9, Saturday, Oct. 10*
Wednesday, Oct. 14, Thursday, Oct. 15, Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17
Wednesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 22, Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24
*SOLD OUT TOURS: 7 pm 10/10
Tickets: $25 per individual
$20/each for current Historic Cherry Hill Members – use code to purchase online
Library Museum Passes are not valid for this special program.
Tickets available online
Take a walk through the events following a murder…

~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 October event!

Visitor Information:

The tour is best suited to ages 12 and up.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.
This tour leads you through the historic house, up and down two flights of stairs, and through the gardens, with some uneven ground.
Special effects, including a recording of a gunshot, fake blood, and dim lights, are used in the house to immerse guests in the story.
Parking: Use street parking on both sides of South Pearl Street or nearby streets, McCarty Ave, and 1st Ave. Accessible parking is reserved at the top of the driveway in front of the museum.

**In October, Historic Cherry Hill will only be open for scheduled Murder at Cherry Hill Tours.**
Regular Tours (12-4 pm Fridays and Saturdays) resume November 6-21, 2026.
Contact the museum to schedule a group visit, private tour, or offsite program.
Anna Doren
Director of Education
anna@historiccherryhill.org

Pumpkin Party on the Hill
2026-10-10 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Party on the Hill
Community event– come one, come all!
Enjoy pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin painting, and seasonal crafts for all ages at Historic Cherry Hill
Free admission, no registration required
Saturday, 10/10/26
12:00-3:00pm
