Immersion Tours: Freedom & Opportunity in Albany, the Revolution & Beyond
Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
albany county historical association, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY, 12210, United States · Fairport, NY
About this event
Immerse yourself in history! Join these special sequential tours, allowing you to visit three of Albany’s finest historic sites exploring freedom and opportunity from the 1700s-1800s, and how immigrants and African Americans shaped our nation’s ideas about freedom. Learn about the lives of enslaved persons, and the accomplishments and contributions of free persons of color in Albany. Learn how Albany grew and transformed: the lives of Irish immigrants, reformers and abolitionists, and Albany’s important role for freedom-seekers on the underground railroad. These tours explore the complex connections between immigration, Black History, and the development of Albany, and have been singled out by historians for their innovation and high quality of interpretation. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in history – comparing and contrasting the three museums and historic sites you visit, learning about the complex stories of those who built Albany NY and our nation as we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. Opportunity & Freedom Immersion Tour: • Start at 2 pm: Irish American Heritage Museum (until 3:00 pm) – an Irish Music program is included in your tour. • Middle: 3:30-4:30 pm Tour the Ten Broeck Mansion and visit the 4 acres of grounds and gardens – you are welcome to arrive early – bring and enjoy a snack in our gardens before your tour (pack in/pack out all waste). • End at 5 pm: Underground Railroad Education Center (Myers Residence – concludes at 6 pm
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- albany county historical association, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY, 12210, United States · Fairport, NY
- Category
- Music
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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