Hart Cluett Museum

05/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome the Society of Architectural Historians, Turpin Bannister Chapter to HCM this Tuesday, May 12! Visit us at 6pm to hear Molly Garfinkel discuss The Puerto Rican Casita: A Vibrant Symbol of Puerto Rican Diaspora.

You can sign up for free here:

Puerto Rican Casitas aretraditional cultural landscapes associated with Puerto Rican migrant culture in New York City between the 1970s and today. Built to combat the extreme stress experienced by Puerto Rican immigrants who arrived in New York in the 1970

05/07/2026

Sign up for our first walking tour of the 2026 season- The Great Fire of Troy - this Saturday, May 9th at 10:30am!

A City of Smoke and CindersOn May 10, 1862, a fire burned through Troy when a locomotive’s sparks ingnited the wooden Green Island Bridge. The disaster took the lives of more than 15 people and destroyed 500 buildings with a monetary loss of more than 2 mi

04/23/2026

Join us on 4/24 from 5-8pm, and explore our new exhibit:

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Peoples of the Rensselaer County Region

An exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States 🖼️

02/04/2026

We're so excited that the team at the Underground Railroad Educational Center will be at GPL on February 12th at 6:30 for The Underground Railroad Revisited: A New Interpretation of an Old Story.

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language, and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, independent researchers, who bring their seminal research on the Underground Railroad movement to the public.

02/04/2026

In honor of Black History Month: this photo of the Pliny Moore Grain Building played an important role in the early abolitionist movement in Troy.
Once slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827, Troy became a central location for freedom seekers escaping from southern slave holding states in the years before the Civil War. Local assistance from members of the Eastern New York Anti- Slavery Society created safe passage for the freedom seekers by using the Hudson River and the Erie and Champlain Canals as a conduit to move them on their journey to Canada and freedom.

A grain elevator, located on the banks of the Hudson River near Liberty Street, became one of the primary locations for freedom seekers arriving in Troy. Owner Pliny Moore, a secretary for the Society, would connect the freedom seekers with Rev. Fayette Shipherd of the Bethel Free Congregation, located on the corner of 5th and Fulton Street, and Peter Baltimore, whose barber shop was located next door to the Troy House. Their assistance as well as help from members of the Troy Female African Benevolent Society and the Mental and Moral Improvement Society located in the Athenaeum building next door to the Troy House, enabled the freedom seekers to receive food, clothing, shelter and jobs for those wishing to remain in Troy. For freedom seekers wishing to continue their journey to Canada, letters and instructions to connect to other abolitionists in the county and points north were provided for their safe passage.

01/19/2026

⏰DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 1/23! ⏰
There's still time to sign up to support the 2026 gala as a sponsor or honorary committee member.
https://www.hartcluett.org/2026gala

01/14/2026

🎉 Join us at the 2026 Gala as we honor Justice Edward O. Spain and Rensselaer County Clerk Frank J. Merola with the presentation of the 2026 Hart-Cluett Award for ensuring our shared history is preserved for generations to come! We also want to recognize the Mainella family of Bella Napoli Bakery for their support of our organization and service to our region. 🎉

🗓️ Thursday, March 26th at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom in downtown Troy.

Sponsorships and honorary committee deadline for printed material is 1/16/26 (please inquire after).

🔗click the link in our bio for more info, or visit www.hartcluett.org/2026gala

Have questions? Contact Amanda at 518-272-7232

Join us this year as we honor Justice Edward O. Spain and Rensselaer County Clerk Frank J. Merola with the presentation of the 2026 Hart-Cluett Award for ensuring our shared history is preserved for generations to come! We also want to recognize the Mainella family of Bella Napoli Bakery, for their....

01/12/2026

🎉 Join us at the 2026 Gala as we honor Justice Edward O. Spain and Rensselaer County Clerk Frank J. Merola with the presentation of the 2026 Hart-Cluett Award for ensuring our shared history is preserved for generations to come! We also want to recognize the Mainella family of for their support of our organization and service to our region. 🎉

🗓️ Thursday, March 26th at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom in downtown Troy.

The evening will bring together our friends and supporters for a night highlighting our honorees and our shared accomplishments, while enjoying fabulous cocktails and a scrumptious dinner.

Sponsorships and honorary committee deadline for printed material is 1/16/26 (please inquire after).

🔗click the link in our bio for more info, or visit www.hartcluett.org/2026gala

Have questions? Contact Amanda at 518-272-7232 x 115

12/05/2025

Now open!🎬

Tour the Greens Show 12-5pm Thursday through Sunday!🎞️

🎟️Just a few tickets left for tonight’s candlelight tour and musical performance by the ! Register online: https://www.hartcluett.org/greensshow2025

12/05/2025

Come and see the spectacular designs for this year’s Greens Show— all done by members of the Van Rensselaer Garden Club!🎄

12/04/2025

Make memories at the Greens Show!✨

🎄Community Night is tonight! Thursday, 12/4 5-8pm

The Greens Show will be open to the public for extended hours with free admission this evening! Come between 5 and 8pm to meet Santa Claus, make festive crafts, and hear classic stories in the historic parlor!🎅

The 69th Annual Holiday Greens Show, presented by the Van Rensselaer Garden Club

Lights, Camera, Action! | 12/4 - 7 | Noon - 5 PM, Daily

This year’s special events include our festive community night, magical candlelit tours, and a cinematic journey with Hollywood Photographer, Philip V. Caruso

See our full schedule and more information online: https://www.hartcluett.org/greensshow2025