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Albany City Hall
- Romanesque structure built by H.H. Richardson in 1881. Inside are several murals
and carvings and the Common Council Room.
Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
 Albany
Heritage Visitors Center - Hands-on exhibits, activity room and gift shop.
daily orientation presentation about Albany. Walking and driving tours. Open daily
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-5132
Crailo State Historic Site - Former home of Van Rensselaers is now
a museum of Hudson Valley Dutch culture. Open April-October on Wednesday-Saturday
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Free.
9 1/2 Riverside Ave.
Rensselaer,
NY 12144
518-463-8738 
Executive Mansion - Official residence of the governor of New York State.
Built in 1850 as a private home, it was rented and then purchased by the state.
Art collection represents many periods of art history from the revolution to the
present day. Tours available on Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 518-473-7521 two
weeks in advance to make reservations.
138 Eagle St.
Albany, NY
Historic
Cherry Hill - Home to five generations of one family from 1787 through
1963. Tour depicts the changes and continuities experienced by the family, and
highlight their 20,000 objects. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Sunday 1-3
p.m. Closed in January. $3.50 adults and $1 children 6-17.
523 1/2 S. Pearl
St.
Albany, NY 12202
518-434-4791 New
York State Capitol - Built between 1867 and 1899, the building has intricate
and elaborate carvings. Tour includes million dollar staircase, legislative and
executive chambers. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Free guided
tours Monday-Friday hourly 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday at 10 a.m., noon, 2
p.m., 3 p.m. Visitors Assistance Office, Room 106
Empire State Plaza
Albany,
NY 12242
518-474-2418 Pepsi
Arena - Home to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, the
Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League, and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball
team. Also hosts concerts, ice shows and trade shows. Seats up to 17,500.
51 S. Pearl St.
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-2000 Pruyn
House - Restored 1830's house and barn. Available for tours. concerts,
exhibits, receptions, civic organizations, programs. Mid-19th century furnishings.
Perennial and herb gardens. Carriage house and potting shed. Monday-Friday, 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Free admission.
207 Niskayuna Rd.
Newtonville,
NY 12128
518-783-1435 Schuyler
Mansion Historic Site - The Georgian home of Revolutionary War General
Philip Schuyler. Built in 1761, the mansion now features a visitor center with
orientation exhibit and gardens. Open mid April-October, Wednesday-Saturday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. $3 adults/ $1 children 5-12.
32 Catherine St.
Albany, NY 12202 518-434-0834 Shaker
Heritage Society
- The 1848 Shaker meeting house sits on the first Shaker settlement in America.
Walking tour includes herb gardens, heritage seed gardens, orchards, and view
of eight Shaker buildings. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed
all major holidays. $2 museum/$3 guided tour and museum.
Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
518-456-7890 Ten
Broeck Mansion
- The 203-year-old Ten Broeck Mansion is the headquarters of
the
Albany County Historical Association that helps preserve and explain the history
and heritage of New York's Capital Region. The association owns and operates the
Mansion -- designated by New York State as a historic house museum.
9 Ten
Broeck Place
Albany NY 12210
518-436-9826 U.S.S.
Slater
- The Slater is a Cannon Class Destroyer Escort. Of the 565 destroyer escorts
produced in World War II, USS SLATER (DE-766) is the only one remaining afloat
in the United States, and the only one with original battle armament and configuration.
Tours are available.
Broadway at the foot of Madison
Albany,
NY 12201
(518) 431-1943
The Arts Center of
the Capital Region
265 River St., 518-273-0552
The gallery at the
Arts Center of the Capital Region offers year-round exhibits of challenging contemporary
art, and has been a focal point and resource for artists and arts students in
the Capital Region for 34 years. The Arts Center offers as many as 300 classes
each year in a wide range of arts disciplines, including painting, drawing, pottery,
the culinary arts, metalworking and performing arts. A "Crafts for Credit"
program offers college credit for completing Arts Center classes.  Hart-Cluett
Mansion
59 2nd St, 518-272-7232 info@rchsonline.org
Completed in 1827
, this Federal style home was a local landmark. Today, both 57 and 59 2nd St.
are owned by the Rensselaer County Historical Society . These buildings house
the Society's extensive museum collections, changing exhibits, gift shop, research
library, and offices. The house is open for tours or for your own look-around.
If you visit, check out the small book in each room that contains photographs
of the room as it appeared many years ago when the house was occupied. A small
donation is requested.
The Junior Museum
T he Winslow Building 105
8th Street Troy, NY 12180 (518) 235-2120
The newly renovated Junior Museum
has many special activities and contains a planetarium, natural history displays
and is the home of a live hawk.
Emma
Willard School
285 Pawling Avenue, (518) 833-1300
Extraordinary Education
for Girls Since 1814
Founded in 1814, Emma Willard School was among the nation's
first institutions for the higher education of women. Located on Mount Ida above
the City of Troy, Emma Willard is a college-preparatory boarding and day school
for 292 girls in grades 9 through 12 and the post-graduate year. The School's
rigorous curriculum is complemented by diverse independent study options in the
community, a thriving visual and performing arts program, exceptional leadership
opportunities, and competitive interscholastic athletics. The School's collegiate
Gothic architecture fills 137 acres on Troy¹s residential east side. Two
other local schools worth mentioning include Russell Sage College, initially founded
by Emma Willard as the Troy Seminary for Women, and Hudson Valley Community College,
the second-largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region and nationally
ranked 27th for the number of associate degrees awarded annually.
Hudson Mohawk Industrial
Gateway Located at the foot of Polk St. in South Troy, this building was the
main office for the Burden Iron Works (right). The iron works is long gone, but
you can view a full set of exhibits about the area's industrial heritage at the
Burden Iron Works Museum. Several large items are located outdoors, including
two ladle cars ... one of which was found during the excavation for the Rensselaer
County Jail. The ladle cars were used to transport and pour molten iron.
The
Erie Canal,
Three years after Emma Willard opened her first school, workers
broke ground on the historic Erie Canal. When it was originally proposed, the
project was ridiculed as "Clinton's folly" and "Clinton's Big Ditch"
(i.e., DeWitt Clinton, "Father of New York," First Governor of New York
State). When the Erie Canal opened for business in 1825 it was widely considered
one of the engineering marvels of the world. Just west of the Federal Lock at
Troy (right), the world's greatest series of high lift locks are located in Waterford,
the largest lift (169 feet) in the shortest distance on any canal system in the
world! Poestenkill
Gorge
The "Poesten Kill" which literally means "foaming
or puffing stream" in Dutch, powered mills in the gorge for more than 300
years. The waterfall is located in a peaceful, secluded location in the middle
of the city of Troy. The gorge can be viewed from a visitors lot off Linden Avenue,
between Pawling and Spring Avenues.
Lansingburgh Historical Society
First Avenue and 114th Street Built
in 1786, this once was the home of American literary giant, Herman Melville, who
wrote his first books here in an environment once rife with sea-weary mariners.
Open March thru November on the 1st and 3rd of the month.
Glen Brook Farm
is located just one mile from Downtown Oneonta, where we produce eggs, poultry,
vegetables and herbs. With an emphasis on sustainability and education, it is
our mission to incorporate permaculture and green technologies in developing a
model off-the-grid homestead. This
summer, we are pleased to announce the offering of workshops for both children
and adults. The workshops will run from July 20th through August 27th. About
the workshops: On
The Farm Workshops are for pre K- 1st graders that would like to learn more about
the animals on a farm. Children will help to feed and care for animals, hunt for
eggs, work in the garden, learn the values of responsibility, and an appreciation
for where our food comes from.
Children's Art Workshops are for children entering
Grades 2-8 next fall - who love the outdoors and animals and who wish to develop
the skills required to express their ideas in pencil, paint and three dimensional
form.
Students work in small groups led by artists who guide them in drawing,
painting, printing, sculpture and other mediums, while working in outdoor studios
and interacting with animals.
Children's Nature Workshops in partnership with
OTSEGO COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, children will create journals to document
their observations while learning to identify plants and trees, pond life. At
Glen Brook Farm we offer a place where children can take a step back in time,
where animals and nature serve as inspiration, the values of caring, honesty,
and responsibility are emphasized, and good stewardship of the land is practiced.
Our goal is
to provide children with the chance to reconnect with nature, and to play and
enjoy the pleasures of country living. Not
just for kids…
We also offer workshops in Egg Tempera, Mask making, Permaculture,
Creating Skincare Products, Jewelry, and Doll making for adults too. GLEN
BROOK FARM
142 GLEN DRIVE, ONEONTA
For more information call: 607 - 432
- 0932
SUMMER 2009 WORKSHOPS Date:
July 20, 21 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
NEW FRIENDS FROM OLD THINGS: Doll making
In
this two day workshop students will be making unique dolls from fabric, leather,
and found objects. These works of art are sure to become a new friend! Bring interesting
things from home to share. The more there is, the cooler the final products will
be! Think creatively; old keys, buttons, objects from nature, gloves, fake fur,
or whatever! Dolls will be constructed by hand and machine sewing & with glue
guns. Children bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor:
Ian Austin. COST: $95 age: 10 & up
_________________________________ Date:
July 23 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
WEAVING A COLORFUL EGG GATHERING BASKET
Each
child will learn the traditional method of weaving a basket. This basket is a
pattern of the Appalachian style egg gathering basket. Children will learn the
techniques of rib style weaving using colorful reed. Upon completion, children
will be given the opportunity to use their baskets to gather eggs for home. Children
bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Martha Bremer
COST: $48 age: 8 & up
_________________________________ Dates:
July 24, 30 August 3, 17, 24 ~ Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
ON THE FARM
Children
will get a chance to interact and learn about our animals and discover their importance
on sustainable farms. Among the menagerie are chickens, ducks, rabbits, and dogs,
with visits from a calf, a goat, and other surprise guests! Children will also
get a chance to tour the vegetable and herb gardens, and to help water, weed,
plant and harvest.
Instructor: Cynthia Marsh COST: $20 age: 4 - 6
_________________________________ Date:
July 27, 29 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
EGG TEMPERA with JANE CARR: Two day workshop
Egg
Tempera is a form of painting using egg yolk mixed with a little water as a binding
for powdered pigment to make it flow and adhere onto the painting surface. It
dates back to Byzantine and Egyptian art and was the preferred medium before oil
painting was invented.. Leonardo da Vinci's, 'Last Supper" and Michelangelo's
"Sistine Chapel" where both painted with egg tempera. Jane Carr will
guide students over two days in a variety of techniques after laying in quick
washes, and building up the colors to a rich glow. Participants bring their own
lunch.
Instructor: Jane Carr COST: $95 age: 16 & up
Date:
August 25 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
EGG TEMPERA with JANE CARR - One day workshop
Students
will have the unique opportunity to experiment with this historic medium that
dates back hundreds of years and learn about techniques like cross hatching, dotting,
and washes to create colorful paintings and designs. Children bring their own
lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Jane Carr COST: $45 age: 7
& up
_________________________________
Date:
July 28 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
THE FANTASTIC ROD PUPPET
Puppeteer Carol
Mandigo guides participants in the creation of fantasy rod puppets with soft sculpture
faces using a variety of wild and fantastic materials. Co-Founders of 'The Catskill
Puppet Theater', Carol and her husband John have been resident artists at The
Smithsonian, performed shows for over 30 years and have given workshops to 1000's
of children across the country. Don't miss out on this fun filled workshop. Children
bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Carol Mandigo
COST: $45 age: 7 - 13
_________________________________ Date:
August 4, 6 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
MASKMAKING
Using found objects and
recycled materials participants will design and ornament their 'DREAM MASKS' cast
from their faces using plaster cast material. Over the course of two days, students
will create: nature, animal or fantasy masks using leather, leaves, moss, sticks,
paint, 'gems', and other materials. Children bring their own lunch, healthy snacks
are provided.
Instructor: Cynthia Marsh COST: $93 age: 10 & up
_________________________________ Date:
August 5 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
FELTED ANIMALS
Using minimally processed
wool and items found on the farm, kids will craft their own four (or two) legged
friends using felting techniques. Felting is the process of using heat and friction
to transform fluffy wool batts into dense, durable forms. Kids can either follow
a provided pattern for a sheep, chicken or dog or use their imaginations to create
their own
critters. Children bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Adrienne Martini COST: $45 age: 7 - 13
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Date:
August 10 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
ART FARM - One day workshop
Art Farm
takes children out of the four-walled classroom and
engages them in the outdoors.
Children learn how to make art while observing live animal models, and the natural
world that surrounds them. Among the menagerie are chickens, ducks, rabbits, and
dogs, with visits from a calf, a lamb, a goat, and a lama. Children bring their
own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Cynthia Marsh COST: $50
age: 7 - 13
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Date:
August 11, 12, 13 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
ART FARM - Three day workshop
Art
Farm takes children out of the four-walled classroom and engages them in the outdoors.
Over the course of three days, children learn how to make art while observing
live animals, and the natural world that surrounds them. Among the menagerie are
chickens, ducks, rabbits, and dogs, with visits from a calf, a lamb, a goat, and
a lama. Children bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor:
Cynthia Marsh COST: $140 age: 7 - 13
_________________________________ Date:
August 15 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
PERMACULTURE; DESIGNING FOR ABUNDANCE
Permaculture
is the art of intensively designing gardens, farms, and homesteads for abundant
food production. This workshop will present the core principals of Permaculture
and how they are applied in the design process. We will observe and discuss specific
onsite examples and systems. Participants bring their own lunch.
Instructor:
Daniel Blacklock COST: $45 age: 16 & up
_________________________________ Date:
August 18 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
In partnership with
Otsego County Conservation
Association:
POND AND WATERWAYS
Erik Miller, Director of Otsego County
Conservation Association will guide students on an educational and exciting adventure.
The day begins afloat in a canoe. Then, using a sein net, participants will observe
and identify fish, insects, amphibians and plant life living in a pond. Children
will learn about the importance of clean water, where it comes from and where
it goes. They will compare woodland and wetland plants to determine what makes
them different, and find out what we can all do to protect nature and share our
experiences. Water shoes or boots are recommended. Children bring their own lunch,
healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Erik Miller COST: $45 age: 7 &
up
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Date: August 19 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
UPCYCLED
JEWLERY DESIGN
Kids will utilize mostly recycled materials to assemble jewelry
of their own unique design. Materials will include leather, stones, metal, found
objects and more. Techniques using rivets, wire-wrapping and metal stamping will
be explored. Students are encouraged to bring any small personal items to incorporate
into their own projects. Children bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor: Karin Bremer COST: $50 age: 7 & up
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Date: August
20 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
BEAUTY CHEF: CREATING SKIN CARE AT HOME
Learn
to create your own luxurious skin care treatments at home using fresh, simple
ingredients from your kitchen and garden. Students will learn the basics of choosing
ingredients for skin type and making herbal infusions, and will make and package
their own exfoliating body treatment, fresh fruit facial treatment and refreshing
facial tonic. This is a really fun workshop to do with a friend or loved one!
Participants bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructor:
Erin Van Cott COST: $50 age: 14 & up
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Date: August 26, 27 ~ Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
In partnership with:
Otsego
County Conservation Association:
THE PLANT, TREE, POND, STREAM, DRAWING, WRITING
ADVENTURE!
This is a two day workshop that begins on August 26 with professor
and writer Libby Cudmore who will guide students in creating their own collaged,
personalized journals. On August 27th, using their journals, students will record
information gathered while on a plant, tree, stream and pond hike with Erik Miller
Director of Otsego County Conservation
Association. Using their journals,
students may sketch, and write about observations made. After lunch, Richard Kathmann
will provide materials for students to create large format charcoal drawings working
from the nature that surrounds them. Journals will be provided, as will materials
for collage, although participants are welcome to bring materials to share. Children
bring their own lunch, healthy snacks are provided.
Instructors: Libby Cudmore,
Erik Miller, Richard Kathmann
COST: $90 age: 7 & up
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GLEN
BROOK FARM:
142 GLEN DRIVE, ONEONTA
For more information call: 607 - 432
- 0932
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