Historic Cherry Hill

Murder at Cherry Hill 2026 Tours
2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2, 523 South Pearl Street, Albany, 12202, United States
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
