ALBANY COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOC INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
9 TEN BROECK PLALBANY, NY 12210 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Albany County Historical Association was founded in 1945. It is a private, not-for-profit educational corporation headquartered at the historic Ten Broeck Mansion in the Arbor Hill neighborhood of the city of Albany, New York. The mission of the ACHA is to preserve, present, and promote the rich history and culture of Albany County. The ACHA is committed to educational and cultural outreach. It accomplshes this through exhibits, lectures, concerts, tours, and other educational activities. These include a Living History Day in May and a summer Archaeology Camp for children.
Description
Since 1942, the Albany County Historical Association has been interpreting Albany's history. In 1948, the ACHA was charged with the stewardship of the historic Ten Broeck Mansion, and for more than a half-century has been maintaining, preserving and making historically accurate renovations for the benefit and enjoyment of the community, and to ensure the integrity and history that the mansion stands for.