SPECIAL EVENT Albany History Fair: 1964

Join the Albany Institute for the 15th Annual Albany History fair held at Historic Cherry Hill in Albany, NY. This year's theme: 1964!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT HISTORIC CHERRY HILL (523 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY)

This year's Albany History Fair theme is 1964, a year of momentous change in Albany!

Highlights:

  • Live broadcast of '60s music by WABY
  • 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Historic Cherry Hill with special tours of Cherry Hill
  • Albany Jeopardy! game with host Don Rittner and contestants Paul Grondahl, Tammis Groft, and Tony Opalka
  • Presentations by Historic Albany Foundation and the Underground Railroad History Project
  • Hula Hoop Contest
  • Best '60s Costume Contest
  • Scavenger Hunt for Families
  • Retro drinks and snacks...and a Tang stand!
  • Displays by area historical organizations

This event is hosted, organized, and/or sponsored  by:

  • Historic Cherry Hill
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
  • Times Union
  • Partners for Albany Stories (PASt)
  • Albany Heritage Area Visitor Center

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