HAF's Annual Spring Fundrasier 
Please join us on 

Friday, May 30, 2025
First Presbyterian Church
(Corner of State and Willet Streets)
5:30 - 8pm

How can YOU get involved?

Join the Patron Committee!  
On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we invite you to join us on the Patron Committee for this year’s Spring Auction: Champagne & Tiffany, to be held on Friday, May 30th at the historic First Presbyterian Church (corner of State and Willett Streets).  All Patron Committee members and event sponsors will be invited to an exclusive pre-event reception starting at 5:00 pm.   To join online, please click here.

Donate to the Silent Auction! 
Do you have artwork, household items, jewelry or other items you would like to donate?  We are also accepting gift cards, gift baskets and more! To donate an item to the auction, please contact:  [email protected]

Become a Corporate Sponsor!  
We're bubbling with gratitude for our first confirmed sponsors, Pioneer and Ellie Burhans & David Breault. To learn more about engaging with the community through sponsorship and in-kind contributions, please click here!

Advocacy Update
Holland Avenue Tudors

Back in September, HAF nominated the Tudors for listing as a local historic district. Local historic district status would give the buildings a bit more protection making requiring that any alterations to the exterior of the buildings that is visible from a public right of way, including demolition, go before the Historic Resources Commission.  The Historic Resources Commission held a public hearing and recommended the district for listing.

The next step is to get the nomination before the Common Council, which is where the Tudors need your help. Help us get the nomination onto the Common Council's agenda by writing to your Common Councilmember and the Tudor's Council member, Sergio Adams at [email protected]. Let them know that the Tudors deserve to be listed and protected. 

Not sure who your Councilmember is or how to contact them? Use the map on the Common Council's website here to find your Councilmember and get their contact information.

Exclusive Roof Tours at 48 Hudson!  

Last night we had a fascinated crowd take a peek at the roof as our contractors begin the process of disassembling the roof. Layers of sheet metal and asphalt shingle have come off to reveal the 1728 sheathing. Want to take a close up gander yourself at the collar tie nubs and tooling marks?  We've got two more opportunities coming up in April.   

Thursday, April 3
Thursday, April 10
5:30, 5:50 and 6:10 

Register here! 

These tours are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Coming Up in April!

Tour & Talk
Israel AME Church
Thursday, April 10th
5:30 pm 
Take a tour of Israel AME Church with us and hear about the fascinating history of the church and their involvement in the Underground Railroad
Reserve Your Spot here!

May Workshops

Screen Repair Workshop
Erin Johanns
Saturday, May 10 
10:00 am-noon
Warm weather and fresh breezes have finally arrived! If your windows remain tightly shut because your screens are torn or have unsightly holes, don’t worry—the Tool Library at the Historic Albany Foundation is here to assist you!

No prior knowledge or experience is necessary 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your home’s comfort while enjoying the beautiful outdoors!

Buy Tickets Here

Lamp Rewiring
Mo Kafka
Saturday, May 17
11:00am-1:00 pm 

Learn basic rewiring methods and practices for repairing single socket table lamps. Historic Albany will provide tools, sockets, and cords. Bring your own single socket table lamp to fix (please nothing too fragile or valuable) or use one from the Parts Warehouse. Workshop leader Mo Kafka will guide you through the process.

Buy Tickets Here

Click here to Read More About "Historic Albany Foundation Weekly Newsletter - March 7, 2025"