Play the Hudson River Trading Game
The Hudson River Trading Game is based on historical documents belonging to Philip Van Rensselaer, an Albany merchant and the first of five generations to live at Cherry Hill. In-person, the game is 34 feet long. But now you can play the game online! Sailing on the river during the 1700s was unpredictable, and you will find that the game is too… All we can say is stay safe and good luck!
Rules and Gameboard
Game Resources
Passengers on the Hudson River Worksheet
Hudson River Trading Game Resources
Many Thanks to Our Partners
We owe a huge thanks to the Port of Albany whose support over the past decade has allowed thousands of City School District of Albany students to play the game as part of a field trip experience.
Thank you as well to our long-time partners, the City School District of Albany and Discover Albany, as well as the Albany Institute of History & Art, who graciously offered to host the program for 2020. We would also like to thank the 2nd Regiment-Albany County Militia, Eileen Finn, Jim Sparks, and Maryrita Dobiel for making sure we have great props–hundreds of props–for the school program and public events. Finally, thank you to all our volunteer museum teachers for your dedication and hard work–we cannot wait to set sail with you again!