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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
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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\n\n\n	Library Museum PassFREE \n*Must present Museum Pass upon entry.
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 engage in 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.  \nThe 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.  \n*This is a FREE event open to the public* \n  \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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T163950Z
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SUMMARY:Punch Tasting with Siena Beverage Institute
DESCRIPTION:Talk and Tasting exploring historical punch recipes/ingredients\, highlighting trade routes\, and connections to enslavement in the Hudson Valley. \nHosted in partnership with the Siena Beverage Institute and Historian Kathryn Weller \nCheers to the Revolution! (poster to share) \nTICKETS \n  \n**PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH PEARL STREET**
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/punch-tasting-with-siena-beverage-institute/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:19th Century Wine Tasting & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening with author\, grape grower\, and winemaker\, J. Stephen Casscles\nMembers 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! \nThis 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. \n Limited tickets available\, $25/person  \nBecome a Member today! \nTICKETS \nWine Tasting Save the Date \n  \n**PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH PEARL STREET**
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/19th-century-wine-tasting-book-signing-an-evening-with-author-grape-grower-and-winemaker-j-stephen-casscles-at-historic-cherry-hill/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T120000
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SUMMARY:SYEP COMMUNITY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our teen workers and see their mini exhibitions and genealogy projects! \nLight Refreshments & Free Entry for ALL!
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/syep-community-day/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry in Pursuit of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Poetry in Pursuit of Liberty\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026 \n6-7:30pm \nSponsored by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild\n \n  \nJoin 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.  \nFollowing the reading\, take a mini tour of the house and enjoy socializing with light refreshments!  \n$5/person \nLight refreshments served. \nTickets available online or at the door \n  \nLiberty by Fredrick Douglass\, 1842
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/poetry-in-pursuit-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mulled Wine and Murder
DESCRIPTION:Mulled Wine & Murder\nwith Siena Beverage Institute\nWednesday\, October 7th\n5:30-7:30pm\nTickets: $25/person\, $20 for members \nLimited tickets available! \nPurchase Tickets Online
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/mulled-wine-and-murder/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T190000
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SUMMARY:Murder at Cherry Hill 2026 Tours
DESCRIPTION:October 2026 Murder at Cherry Hill Tours\n5:30pm and 7pm on the following nights:\n\nThursday Oct. 8\nFriday Oct. 9\nSaturday Oct. 10 *7pm tour on 10/10 is sold out\nWednesday Oct. 14\nThursday Oct. 15\nFriday Oct. 16\nSaturday Oct. 17\nWednesday Oct. 21\nThursday Oct. 22\nFriday Oct. 23\nSaturday Oct. 24\n\nTickets:  \n$25/each \n$20/each for current Historic Cherry Hill Members\, use code to purchase online \nLibrary Museum Passes are not valid for this special program. \nTickets available online: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/historiccherryhill/murder-at-cherry-hill-tour \nTake a walk through the events following a murder…\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! \nVisitor Information: \n\nTour is best suited to ages 12 and up.\nDress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.\nThis tour leads you through the historic house\, up and down two flights of stairs\, and through the gardens\, with some uneven ground.\nSpecial effects\, including a recording of a gunshot\, fake blood\, and dim lights\, are used in the house to immerse guests in the story.\nParking: 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.\n\nIn October\, Historic Cherry Hill will only be open for scheduled Murder at Cherry Hill Tours. \nRegular Tours (12-4pm Fridays and Saturdays) resume November 6-21\, 2026. \nContact the museum to schedule a group visit\, private tour\, or offsite program. Email Anna Doren: anna@historiccherryhill.orgAnna Doren\nDirector of Education\nanna@historiccherryhill.org
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/murder-at-cherry-hill-2026-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Party on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Pumpkin Party on the Hill\nCommunity event– come one\, come all! \nEnjoy pumpkin ice cream\, pumpkin painting\, and seasonal crafts for all ages at Historic Cherry Hill \nFree admission\, no registration required \nSaturday\, 10/10/26\n12:00-3:00pm
URL:https://historiccherryhill.org/event/pumpkin-party-on-the-hill-2/
LOCATION:Historic Cherry Hill\, 523 1/2\, 523 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, 12202\, United States
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