89 Lexington Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
office| 518-465-0876
fax | 518-463-2704
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 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 x10 or click to download a membership form.
We are always in need of volunteers for our events. If you would like to help
please email Genny at gfaist@historic-albany.org! or call 465-0876 x10


2013 Calendar of Events
May
May 7thPreservation Merit Awards & Annual Meeting
May 7, 2013 Tuesday
5:30pm Reception, 6:00pm Ceremony
Location: Overit Media, 435 New Scotland Avenue
Cost: $10 suggested donation for the ceremony

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 30th to:
518.465.0876 x10   -or-   info@historic-albany.org

May 15th
 Walkabout Wednesday: Downtown Albany, Broadway & Pearl
*Postponed!!*
 May 15, 2013 Wednesday 5:30-7pm
NOW May 29, 2013 Wednesday 5:30-7pm
May 19th14th Annual Albany History Fair
May 19, 2013 Sunday 1-5pm
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 262 State Street (parking lot accessible via Chestnut Street)
Cost: FREE

Step into Albany's Sacred Spaces and learn how religious life has shaped our city!  The Albany History Fair is a Partners for Albany Stories collaborative event.

Presentations by:
  • Jack McEneny, noted Albany Historian
  • Susan Holland, Executive Director, Historic Albany Foundation
  • Alexandra Prince, Master's candidate at the University at Albany, SUNY
  • Anthony Opalka, Albany City Historian
Sacred Spaces Open House at:
  • Emannuel Baptist Church
  • The First Church in Albany
  • First Presbyterian Church
  • St. Peter's Episcopal
  • Wilborn Temple First C.O.G.I.C.
Performances, Organizational Displays, Children's Scavenger Hunt

May 29thRescheduled Walkabout Wednesday: Downtown Albany, Broadway & Pearl

 May 29, 2013 Wednesday 5:30-7pm
 Starting Location: In front of SUNY Plaza (originally constructed          as D&H building), 353 Broadway
Tourguide: Bill Brandow
Cost: $5 HAF members/ $10 general public

Always driving and walking around downtown Albany?  Have you always marveled at the spectacular architecture and buildings?

Join Historic Albany's Board President, Bill Brandow, for the first tour of the Walkabout Wednesday 2013 season and learn all about our beautiful city's downtown.

Please RSVP to Genny at 518.465.0876 x10 or gfaist@historic-albany.org
June
June 1stWindow Repair Workshop with Kim & Jack Alvarez
 June 1, 2013 Saturday 10am-2pm
Location: 83 Grove Avenue

Tired of drafty windows? Learn how to repair your historic wood windows and make your home more energy efficient without sacrificing the beauty of your original wood windows.

This workshop will cover:
  • basics of removing a broken pane
  • installing new glazing
  • how and where to strip, prime, and paint (and the best tools to do so)
  • how to install a new pane of glass
  • how to remove the sash from the frame for repair
  • how to re-cord/re-hang a sash with a broken sash cord or chain
  • discuss pros and cons of installing a double pane unit where originally there was a single pane

$5 HAF members/ $10 general public

Reservations required. To reserve your spot, contact Genny at 465-0876 x10 or gfaist@historic-albany.org

June 5thCelebrating 100 Years of SUNY Plaza (constructed as the D&H Building) and All Things Marcus T. Reynolds
June 5, 2013 Wednesday 5:30-8pm
Starting Location: SUNY Plaza, 353 Broadway
Cost: $25 HAF/AIHA/SAH members
         $35 general public

Join Historic Albany Foundation, Albany Institue of History & Art, La Serre Restaurant, The Society of Architectural Historians, and The State University of New York for an evening celebrating the life and work of Albany architect, Marcus T. Reynolds.

5:30 Guest speakers Stephen Reynolds & Walter Wheeler with anecdotes on the personal life and work of Marcus T. Reynolds at SUNY Plaza, 353 Broadway

6:30 Cocktail reception & Marcus T. Reynolds exhibit at La Serre, 14 Green Street

To reserve your spot call 465-0876 x10 or email info@historic-albany.org

June 19thWalkabout Wednesday
June 19, 2013 Wednesday 5:30-7pm
Starting Location: TBA
Tourguide: TBA
Cost: $5 HAF members/ $10 general public

June 27thHidden City House & Garden Tour
June 27, 2013 Thursday 5-8pm
Ticket pickup location: 245 Lark Street, Albany, 4-7pm


Stay tuned for more great tours, lectures, workshops
and special events from Historic Albany!