The Albany County Historical Association, which operates the historic 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany as a museum and gardens, has announced new fall art, history, and garden workshops. [Read more…] about Ten Broeck Mansion Announces Fall Art, History, and Garden Workshops
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Albany’s Abraham Ten Broeck: A Short Biography
Abraham Ten Broeck was born in 1734 to Dirck Ten Broeck (1686-1751) and Margarita Cuyler (1682–1783). Abraham was one of twelve children born to the couple. Abraham first-generation grandfather had come to America from Holland in 1626 on the same ship with Peter Minuit, the first Director General of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. [Read more…] about Albany’s Abraham Ten Broeck: A Short Biography
Ten Broeck Mansion 2022 Holiday House Events
The Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association (ACHA), has announced its Holiday House 2022 schedule, with events set to begin on Saturday, December 3rd. [Read more…] about Ten Broeck Mansion 2022 Holiday House Events
Albany County-Wide Path Through History Day Events
The Albany County Historical Association at the Ten Broeck Mansion have partnered with six other historic and cultural sites throughout Albany County to present Path Through History Day on Saturday, October 8th from 1 to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Albany County-Wide Path Through History Day Events
Shakespeare Festival at Ten Broeck Mansion Saturday
The Albany County Historical Association (ACHA) has partnered with the Capital Repertory Theatre and Confetti Stage to present a Shakespeare Festival in the Ten Broeck Mansion’s gardens in downtown Albany on Saturday August 27th. [Read more…] about Shakespeare Festival at Ten Broeck Mansion Saturday
Historic Cherry Hill Grant to Support Multi-Site School Programs
Historic Cherry Hill has announced Multivocal Learning: Albany’s History for Albany’s Students, a school program collaboration with Albany County Historical Association’s Ten Broeck Mansion and the Underground Railroad Education Center at the Myers Residence and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). [Read more…] about Historic Cherry Hill Grant to Support Multi-Site School Programs
Ten Broeck Gardens Landscape Plan Presentation On Thursday
The Albany County Historical Association will host an online presentation by Martha Lyon, ASLA, on the newly-completed Cultural Landscape Report for the historic Ten Broeck Mansion gardens and landscape on Thursday, September 23rd. [Read more…] about Ten Broeck Gardens Landscape Plan Presentation On Thursday
Shakespeare Shorts at Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens
The Albany County Historical Association is partnering with Confetti Stage to present “Shakespeare Shorts: Shakespeare Monologues in the Ten Broeck Gardens,” on Saturday, August 28th. [Read more…] about Shakespeare Shorts at Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens
Free Archaeology Day for Families in Albany on Saturday
The Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association, will host Archaeology Day, a family program on Saturday, July 24th from 10 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about Free Archaeology Day for Families in Albany on Saturday
Ten Broeck Mansion Re-opens With Tours, Exhibits, Children Free
The Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association, reopens to the public May 14th. The 2021 season will feature guided tours, new exhibits, and outdoor art, architecture, and garden programs. [Read more…] about Ten Broeck Mansion Re-opens With Tours, Exhibits, Children Free