Immersion Tours: Freedom & Opportunity in Albany

9 Ten Broeck Place,Albany NY 12210

16 September, 2021

Description

Immerse in history: join these special sequential tours exploring the roles of immigrants, free persons of color, abolition, and reform. 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. 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. Opportunity & Freedom Immersion Tour: Start at 2 pm: Irish American Heritage Museum (until 3:00 pm)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 or after your tour (we practice leave no trace).End at 5 pm : Underground Railroad Education Center (Myers Residence - concludes at 6 pm)Important tour information: all visitors will be expected to comply with site regulations for COVID-19 including wearing masks and practicing social distancing.please note: historic sites have uneven walkways and historic staircases: walking shoes recommended.children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.please ensure you leave enough time to travel between sites (about 2 minutes driving or 5-11 minutes walking). Tours start promptly.tours are held rain or shine.The Irish American Heritage Museum has limited free parking. The Ten Broeck Mansion has ample free parking in an off-street lot, about a 11 minute walk from the Irish American Heritage Museum. The Myers Residence (last stop) is a 5 minute walk from the Ten Broeck Mansion, or limited on-street parking is available.Please visit site websites for directions and parking information (printed directions will be provided upon request): Irish American Heritage Museum: www.irish-us.orgTen Broeck Mansion: www.tenbroeckmansion.orgUnderground Railroad Education Center (Myers Residence): www.undergroundrailroadhistory.orgDue to the special nature of these tours, we are unable to offer refunds or member discounts. Your admission fee helps maintain these important historic museum sites. BONUS: ticket holders have special discount coupons for local businesses and restaurants. Coupons expire September 15, 2021. Please present your ticket confirmation to receive the special offer. The Olde English Pub: 15% off of your dinner tab.C.H. Evans Brewery at the Albany Pump Station: $2 off a pint with purchase of food. Fort Orange General Store: 10% discount on any in-store purchase.Discover Albany Visitors Center Gift Shop: 10% off selected merchandise.Please check business websites for most current hours, as hours may change due to COVID-19 requirements. Header images (l to r): Stephen Myers /Myers Residence, Ten Broeck Mansion Butler's Pantry, Irish Worker - Irish American Heritage Museum. Below: Irish American Heritage Museum exhibit, Ten Broeck Mansion Butler's Pantry, Myers Residence.