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Historic Albany Foundation hosts lectures and special events to showcase Albany's architectural heritage, as well as preservation workshops, providing technical information about historic buildings. 

Members of Historic Albany Foundation receive special invitations to Member's Only tours and events, as well as discounts on our Living Preservation Workshop Series. 
For information about how to become a member of Historic Albany Foundation and participate in this series, call Historic Albany at 518-465-0876 or click here to download a membership form.





We are always in need of volunteers for our events. If you would like to help
EMAIL US!
or call 465-0876 x10



2008 CALENDAR

More Events To Be Announced Soon So Check Back Often!


July 2008

                       

Wednesday, July 9th, 5:30PM-7:00PM
Washington Park Tour with Bill Brandow
Meet at HAF offices
472 Madison Avenue
Members $6
Non-members $12   


Walkabout Wednesdays
The wildly successful walking tour series
is BACK! Join our extraordinary tour guides for magical history tours, one neighborhood at a time.

HAF Board Member Bill Brandow  will start this Washington Park Tour at the HAF offices, 472 Madison Avenue.

Reservations are Required; each tour is limited to 25 people. 
Please call 518-465-0876 x10 to reserve your spot.

Visit the Walkabout Wednesdays site!



August 2008                     
Wednesday, August 13th, 5:30PM-7:00PM
Center Square Tour with Bill Brandow
Meet at the Lark Street BID
245 Lark Street
Members $6
Non-members $12

Walkabout Wednesdays
The wildly successful walking tour series is BACK! Join our extraordinary tour guides for magical history tours, one neighborhood at a time.

HAF Board Member Bill Brandow  will start this Center Square Tour at the Lark Street BID,  245 Lark Street.

Reservations are Required; each tour is limited to 25 people. 
Please call 518-465-0876 x10 to reserve your spot.

Visit the Walkabout Wednesdays site!





Sunday, Agust 24th
1PM-4PM
St. Joseph's Open House
38 Ten Broeck Street

St. Joseph's Open House
Join us on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 1pm-4pm, for an exclusive St. Joseph’s Open House. This will be the only time the church will be open this summer so don't miss out!


September 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Noon-5PM
Bleecker Park, corner of Madison Avenue & Eagle Street

Enjoy stunning mid 1800's architecture, classic interiors and imaginative gardens at the Mansion Neighborhood & Garden Tour!


Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 on the day of the tour.

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Advance tickets are availabe at:
Diana's Wine & Spirits, 67 Grand Street
Casa Oaxaca, 54 Philip Street
Downtown Albany BID, 522 Broadway
Historic Albany Foundation, 472 Madison Avenue
Albany Visitor Center, Quackenbush Square
Mezzo Market Place, 370 Hamilton Street

Day of tour tickets will be available in Bleecker Park, corner of Madison Avenue & Eagle Street

Want to do more to help?? Then volunteer to docent! Call 465-0876 x10 or email climniatis[at]historic-albany.org.
November 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6pm-7pm ~ Artist Reception
7pm-10pm ~ Opening Reception and Silent Auction
Cathedral of All Saints
62 South Swan Street

BUILT: Albany's Architecture through Artist's Eyes
Formerly known as VACANCY, Historic Albany Foundation has expanded their annual art exhibit to include all of Albany's architecture. With BUILT we hope to extend this artistic lens no just on vacant buildings but onto Albany's entire built environment.





December 2008
Sunday, December 14th, 12noon-5pm


2008 Holiday House Tour

Get in the holiday spirit with Historic Albany Foundation’s 5th Annual Holiday House Tour. Enjoy a self-guided tour of twelve of Albany’s beautiful historic homes, each uniquely decorated for the season.  This event will take place on Sunday, December 14th  from noon till 5p.m.

More Information To Come STAY TUNED!!














































Historic Albany Foundation
472 Madison Avenue Albany, NY  12208
Phone: 518/465-0876 Fax: 518/463-2704
www.historic-albany.org
Architectural Parts Warehouse
89 Lexington Avenue Albany, NY  12206
Phone: 518/465-2987