Program incorporates a student re-enactment, an audio-visual presentation, and an interactive History Mystery Game to detail Henry Hudson's voyage, Native American and Dutch trade, and colonial history and influence on Albany of today.  (Grades 2-12)

Historic Downtown Albany Walking Tour:
Guided walking tour follows the footsteps of some of the most important figures in American History. (Grades 3-12)

 

The Hudson River Way Walking Tour:
A guided walking tour of The Hudson River Way, a pedestrian bridge linking historic downtown Albany to the Hudson River. Each of the thirty lampposts along the bridge is painted in a style know as trompe l'oeil and recounts Albany’s diverse history. (Grades 3-12)

Henry Hudson Planetarium:

Twinkle Time: Friendly sun, planets, twinkling stars, and storytelling (Grades PreK – 1)

Wonders of the Universe: Exploration of seasonal constellations, planets, galaxies, and other wonders of the universe. (Grades 2-12)

Follow the North Star and the Underground Railroad: Sky show explores the important role astronomy played in the freedom seekers’ search along the Underground Railroad. (Grades 2-12)

Skytellers Program: Native American stories of stars are complemented by current scientific explanations. (Grades 2-5)

Stars of the Pharoahs: Exploration of ancient Egypt through astronomy. (Grades 3-12)

Above programs are $3.00 per student. Minimum group fee is $60 unless otherwise stated.

Henry Hudson & Friends Historical Puppet Show:

Puppetry is used to tell the story of the Hudson River, the Mahicans and Mohawks who lived on its shores, and the historic arrival of Henry Hudson and his crew from Europe in 1609. Students will meet Nawa, a Mahican girl, Anna and Pieter, early Dutch settlers and Henry Hudson. Program also available off-site ~ call for details. Grades preK-1

Unearthing the Hudson Valley: A 400 Year Story Through Archeology:

Students learn about the special tools and techniques used by archeologists to unearth history. Program includes an audio-visual presentation of the excavation of Fort Orange, handling of authentic artifacts uncovered by archeologists at several local sites and participation in a sample dig (weather-permitting). (Grades 3-8) Special Pricing: $4 per student An Archeology Discovery Trunk is available to teachers to complement this program. Call for details.

Half Moon: 

Two-part program at the Albany Visitors Center and aboard The Half Moon. Students re-enact the story of Henry Hudson’s journey up the Hudson River, view an audio-visual presentation and learn about life aboard the ship during Henry Hudson’s voyage. (Grades 3-12) Most appropriate for 4th and 7th grades due to its strong emphasis on NYS history.

Voyage to Albany:

Two-part program at the Albany Visitors Center and aboard the Albany Aqua Ducks. Students re-enact the story of Henry Hudson’s journey up the Hudson River, discover what life was like in early Albany, and take a guided tour of Albany’s historic downtown and the beautiful Hudson River. (Grades 3-12)

The above programs are seasonal.
Fees vary per program. Call for further information.
Programs are available by appointment only.
Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.
All programs address New York State curriculum and National Standards.
For specific information and to make reservations contact the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center 
via email - info@albany.org or call (518) 434-0405.

Group Reservation Information: Programs available by appointment only and are required at least three weeks in advance by calling (518) 434-0405 or emailing accvb@albany.org Inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member for a prompt reply. All programs address NYS curriculum and National Standards and include an interactive activity designed to re-enforce topics explored during programs. Fees are subject to change. Inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member for a prompt reply. Fees are subject to change.