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 12202 Upper Hudson River Valley attractions Revolutionary War guided tour mansion Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

518-434-0834 

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is located at 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the Upper Hudson River Valley. Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life.

Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Press "Blue Button" for attractions and more information about Schuyler Mansion.

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 12202 Upper Hudson River Valley attractions Revolutionary War guided tour mansion Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

518-434-0834 

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is located at 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the Upper Hudson River Valley. Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life.

Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Press "Blue Button" for attractions and more information about Schuyler Mansion.

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 12230 research book books study libraries Librarian Cultural Education Center Research Library's Talking Book Braille TBBL Historical Documents Manuscripts Genealogy Theater New York State Museum New York State Library

518-474-5355 

The New York State Library is located at Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230. Since its establishment in 1818 the State Library has been a repository for the official publications of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, commissions, public authorities, and other agencies of the State government.

The New York State Library has Three Major Components

    The Research Library
    The Research Library's collections, which include over 20 million items, support State government work and the research needs of the general public, both on-site and via interlibrary loan.

    The Talking Book and Braille Library
    The Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) lends braille and recorded books and magazines, and related equipment to residents of the 55 upstate counties of New York State who are unable to read printed materials because of a visual or physical disability.

    Division of Library Development
    The Division of Library Development works in partnership with 73 library systems to bring library services to the millions of people who use New York’s academic, public, school and special libraries. Library Development also administers State and Federal grant programs that provide aid for library services and programs.

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    Search the combined records of the New York State Library (including Manuscripts and Special Collections) and the New York State Archives. This option also includes the Historical Documents Inventory collections.

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    Many of the services that required New York State Library (NYSL) borrowers to fill out paper forms and submit them in person can now be handled with one of the electronic forms listed below. Note: Some of these forms are limited to NYSL registered borrowers or to other libraries.

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    Find Your Public Library by County. To find a public library near you, click on your county of residence from the list provided in the Find Your Public Library section.

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    About Us / Friends Groups
    The New York State Library is part of the Office of Cultural Education, within the New York State Education Department. Since its establishment in 1818 the State Library has been a repository for the official publications of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, commissions, public authorities, and other agencies of the State government.

    Ask a Librarian
    Ask a Librarian by telephone or email. The New York State Library Reference Desk can be reached by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays at (518) 474-5355.

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      Where’d They Go? Finding Family Migrations in Federal Records
      Are you wondering where your ancestors came from or where they went? Federal records can help. From places of birth listed on census records to payment records for Federal military pensions, information on migration is readily available in Federal records, if you know where to look! Jean Nudd, Archivist with the National Archives and Records Administration in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, will discuss strategies for researching family migrations. This session will be held in the Huxley Theater of the New York State Museum on the 1st floor of the Cultural Education Center. Bring your lunch.

    The State Library is part of the Office of Cultural Education within the New York State Education Department. Press "Blue Button" to learn more about the New York State Library.

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 12023, Winery, Albany, historic Hudson, Hudson River Region, New York, Heldeberg Mountains, Tours of the winery,  Wine tasting, visitors, wine lovers Elk Hill Winery

518-872-2314 

Elk Hill Winery is located at 225 Prim Lane, Berne, NY 12023 Albany in the historic Hudson River Region of New York. Elk Hill is a no nonsense winery, lovingly and painstakingly built by the Primiano Family. Our winery is nestled in the Heldeberg Mountains, within twenty minutes driving time from Albany. Tours of the winery are available during each festival. Wine tasting is encouraged. We enjoy having visitors and warmly welcome all wine lovers. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Elk Hill Winery.

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