Ten Broeck Mansion

06/01/2026

The Ten Broeck Mansion was in bloom this weekend!

Our 2026 Floral Show, Tea Tasting, and Music in the Mansion concert filled the Mansion with breathaking fresh florals and music to celebrate our region's rich and diverse history and culture. This event raised funds for our Education Center, supporting our mission to provide free and accessible arts, history, and humanities programs for our community. A special thank‑you to our presenting musicians, Melanie Chirignan (flute) and Dr. Darhon Rees‑Rohrbacher (Celtic harp), whose artistry brought the Mansion to life. Plus, we were delighted to welcome families for our free Flower Power program, which inspired art-making while exploring the Mansion filled with beauty.

How did this all happen?

Thanks to our 25+ volunteers whose time, talent, and kindness made this weekend possible. Interested in joining our volunteer team? Contact us — we are delighted to have you become involved.

With deep gratitude to the generous local businesses and artists who donated their creativity, talent, and support: Bella Napoli (Latham NY) Blooms by Marie (Albany NY) Dagostino Building Blocks (Schenectady NY – since 1922) Danker Florist (Albany NY – since 1898) Felthousen’s Florist (Albany, Cohoes, Schenectady NY) KRC Business Solutions LLC (Wynantskill NY) Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design (Albany & Saratoga NY) Surroundings Floral Studio (Schenectady NY) The Enchanted Florist (Albany NY) The Music Performance Trust Fund / Local 14 The Whistling Kettle (Albany, Ballston Spa, Schenectady & Troy NY) Edelweiss Landscaping (Troy NY) Harney Tea (Millerton & New York, NY)

And heartfelt thanks to our sponsors: Michael Heinel and Jessica Wilcox.

Please thank and patronize these generous local businesses who help make our work as a museum possible.

And importantly, thank you to all who attended: thank you for supporting local history, arts, and community, and helping us build a home for education.

05/28/2026

Thank you, Capital Region, for your generous support. All Ten Broeck Mansion Floral Show Tours and Music in the Mansion Reservations are now sold out. We are unable to take walk-ins, thank you for understanding. Our regular tour season resumes next Thursday and we have plenty of availability- please reserve via our website. Please support the generous local businesses who made this event possible- all funds raised support education at the Ten Broeck Mansion.

05/26/2026

We're almost sold out! A few tickets remain for Thursday May 28 and Music in the Mansion concert May 30. Advance registration only via our website. All proceeds support education at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Friday tours SOLD OUT. Saturday tours SOLD OUT. Sunday tours SOLD OUT. With our thanks to our generous floral designers and sponsors - please support these generous local businesses.

05/25/2026

Honoring the sacrifice of those who served our country this Memorial Day. 

The Ten Broeck Mansion, home of Revolutionary War General Abraham Ten Broeck (1734–1810), stands as a reminder of the deep roots of military service in our community. Within the collections of the Albany County Historical Association, we preserve stories of veterans from the Revolutionary War through the 20th century. Featured here: WWII U.S. Navy Seabee Peter Irwin (1910–1944), Arbor Hill resident and WWII Gold Star Veteran. Learn more about his story, and others' via our digitized collections—available online free via our website—for your research and to honor their legacies.  On this Memorial Day, we extend our respect and gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed.  As a commnity-centered museum, we continue preserving and sharing their histories.

05/24/2026

Thank you, Capital Region! Our Ten Broeck Mansion Floral Show is nearly sold out after today’s Times Union feature. Reserve the last remaining tickets before they’re gone - limited openings Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Saturday Music in the Mansion Tickets still available. All funds support education at the Ten Broeck Mansion. We are proud to showcase the artistry of talented and generous Capital Region floral designers and businesses. Reserve tickets via our website.

05/21/2026

Check out the Times Union's article on our upcoming Floral Show, Tea Tasting, Vintage China Sale, and Concert May 28-31 - all to support education at the Ten Broeck Mansion! We appreciate our generous floral designer partners, sponsors, musicians, and volunteers who have made this event possible. Limited tickets remain, available via our website.

The event supports education programs after the loss of a $481,000 federal grant.

05/18/2026

This Week at the Ten Broeck Mansion: our heartfelt appreciation to the City of Albany Department of General Services (DGS) for their generous donation of mulch and compost to help us care for our historic grounds.

With the enthusiastic support of community volunteers, we planted our red, white, and blue planters in honor of our nation's 250th, as our busy tour season continues. Our wisteria and viburnum are now at their peak — be sure to visit for our tours Thursday-Saturday. As we prepare for our Ten Broeck Floral Show & Tea Tasting, we extend our gratitude to our donors and sponsors, such as The Whistling Kettle. This event directly supports education at the Ten Broeck Mansion, helping us offer programs for families, schools, and our community. Get involved: volunteer in our gardens, welcome visitors, or help restore native plants. There is something for you at the Ten Broeck Mansion.

05/15/2026

In Full Bloom: Tea, Music & More at the Ten Broeck Mansion - https://mailchi.mp/6525311b98c5/acha-ten-broeck-mansion-e-newsletter-16588480