Discover the History of Albany, NY

The capital of New York State, Albany is a city spilling with history and stories to share. Plan a visit to some of its most popular historical sites to learn more about the city’s role in American history.

New York State Museum

The New York State Museum was established in 1836, making it the largest and oldest state museum in America. It serves as a center of art, science, and history. With the help of scientists and historians, the museum offers research findings and exhibitions in biology, anthropology, geology, paleontology, and history.

The museum holds ongoing exhibitions such as the treasured Cohoes Mastadon and carousel. The Cohoes Mastadon exhibit tells the life, death, and extinction of this unique creature. Visitors can enjoy a free ride on the historical carousel that was built by the Herschell-Spillman Company between 1912 and 1916. In addition to the museum’s ongoing exhibitions, it also offers new exhibitions throughout the year.

The Stephen and Harriot Myers Residence

Stephen and Harriot Myers were the point people in Albany for the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region purchased their home on Livingston Avenue in 2004 and has since worked to bring the house back to what it was in the 1850s. This open-home tour gives visitors a real-life glimpse of this time in America’s history.

If you’re planning a visit to explore the rich history that Albany has to offer, be sure to  check out the vehicles at Destination Nissan while you’re here.

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