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Step back in time with our 250th American Revolution Walking Tour
Wednesday July 1
Pastures Historic District Walking Tour — with “The Dynamic Duo” Tony Opalka & Derek Baranski
Ever wondered what Albany was like during the American Revolution? Join HAF President, Matt Malette, for an unforgettable journey through downtown Albany, where the spirit of freedom ignited! Discover how this city played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence. 🗽 Meet the Founding Fathers who walked these streets and hear legendary tales about navigating loyalties during these turbulent times. Starting at our new home, the historic 48 Hudson—the oldest building in Albany—this special 250th anniversary tour promises adventure and insight you won't want to miss!
Join City Historian Tony Opalka and Derek Baranski for an engaging walking tour through one of Albany’s oldest and most layered neighborhoods: the Pastures Historic District.
This tour explores how a former common pasture on the edge of colonial Albany evolved into a densely built urban neighborhood filled with elegant Federal and Greek Revival architecture, immigrant communities, and stories of resilience and change.
The Pastures began as shared grazing land outside Albany’s original stockade. In the late 18th century, the land was subdivided into streets and building lots, laying the foundation for the neighborhood we see today.
In the 20th century Great Migration, African-American families moving north from the South also made the neighborhood their home, adding new cultural, religious, and social institutions to the community’s fabric.
Urban Renewal and the Neighborhood Today
First Friday Tours
Return August 7
Van Ostrande-Radliff Tours & Open House
Friday, June 5
5:30-7pm
Free
Haven't been to 48 Hudson in a while? Have never visited before? Stop in next week to explore on your own or join a guided tour on the half hour to hear about the history of the building, its families, and the restoration project.
RSVPs are not required, but do help us have enough tour guides on hand to give you the best experience
2026 Preservation Merit Awards
Thursday, September 24
Join us for an evening of celebrating preservation! The Preservation Merit Awards will be held on Thursday, September 24 at Love Albany Center!
