The oil portraits of Leendert Philipse and Jannetje Van Alen Conyn are part of the 2026 exhibit at Hart-Cluett “The View from Here”. .
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It might be hard to imagine now, but free-roaming pigs were a common sight on Troy streets for much of our city’s history . . .
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Tragic parallels between the struggles of individuals today and 150 years ago and how community responds in the aftermath.
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I was excited when I heard about Threading Lineage, an exhibit connecting contemporary textile artists with HCM collections. Needle arts are such strong, subtle records of women’s lives, and I couldn’t wait to see what caught the eyes of curating artists Ally DeRusso and Victoria van der Laan. - Amy Halloran
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Digital program and resources from Drinking History, an Evening with Frank B. Smith (March 20th)
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The transcription project of the interment records of the city of Troy has yielded yet another fascinating incident.
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Learn more about the Political Equality Club of Valley Falls.
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Learn more about cards in the Hart Cluett’s collection!
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Thomas Farrell, drum major of the 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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The Troy Interment Records of the early 1850’s
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This month in Rensselaer County History!
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This month in Rensselaer County History!
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Helen of Troy, NY in Athens, Greece
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This month in Rensselaer County History!
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Edward Wachter (1883-1966) was an amazing athlete and teacher, who worked to make sports available to youth in his city, Troy, NY.
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Can you help us identify the unknown designs of Stanton P. Lee?
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