Beginning Nov 1, 2020, Schuyler Mansion will be closed for the season. Due to the continuing risk the Covid-19 virus poses, Schuyler Mansion will be unable to offer any tours or access to site buildings until we re-open in Spring 2021. Please enjoy a healthy and happy holiday and winter season!
Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life. The wedding of daughter Elizabeth Schuyler to Alexander Hamilton took place in the house in 1780. Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Group tour rates are available for 10 or more people.
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General Tours
$5.00 Adults
$4.00 Senior / Student
Children Free (12 and under)
School Groups (K - 12): $1.00 per child (Group leader and required chaperones comp) OR $ 20.00 minimum fee per group
Other Groups: $4.00 per person (Group leader and bus driver comp) OR $20.00 minimum fee per group
Please call – Governor directives or other factors related to COVID-19 may affect Groups.
School groups (K - 12): $30.00 per class OR $1.00 per child (Teachers / Aides comp). For schools, one classroom equals one presentation.
Other Groups: $30.00 per presentation. Outreach programs limited to 45-minute drive from Schuyler Mansion.
Please call – Governor directives or other factors related to COVID-19 may affect Groups.
Adult Programs
Tours: $4.00 per person (complimentary admission for the group leader and bus driver). Guided tours of the mansion are available year round to groups of 10 to 30 people by advance reservation. Groups larger than 30 people will be offered an in-depth introduction and an Open House (self-guided) format. Questions? Please contact Schuyler Mansion staff.
Presentation Fee: $30.00 per presentation
Schuyler Mansion interpretive staff is available to speak at a meeting of your civic organization, historical society, or other group.
Currently, Powerpoint presentations include:
With adequate notice, we may also be able to design a talk, tailored to your special interest. Please contact Schuyler Mansion staff.
School Programs
Tours: $1.00 per child (complimentary admission for the group leader and required chaperones). Required chaperones: 2 chaperones per 10 children.
Guided tours highlight the lives and lifestyle of Philip and Catharine (Van Rensselaer) Schuyler, one of 18th century Albany's wealthiest and most influential families. Social status, education, entertainment, slavery, and the American Revolution are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story. Tours for grades 3 through 6 include quill pen writing and generally require 1 1/4 hours (additional time may be required for Gift Shop purchases).
Tours scheduled jointly with Crailo State Historic Site (Rensselaer) will provide a well-rounded educational program comparing 17th century Dutch colonial and 18th century English colonial / early American life.
Outreach Programs in the Classroom
Fee: $1.00 per child (minimum $30.00 per classroom/per presentation).
Programs currently available:
Tours
General Public
Please read through the COVID-19 Safety Policies and Protective Measures before making your reservation:
Safety Policies
Before making a reservation please ask yourself:
If you answered ‘Yes' to any of the above - please do not enter Schuyler Mansion. We are happy to refund your reservation.
During your visit, we require you to follow protective measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, the State of New York, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the NYS Governor's Office. These measures are subject to change and will be updated on our website and other virtual platforms as new information becomes available.
Protective measures include:
Reserving and purchasing a ticket constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of the site's COVID-19 Safety Policies and Protective Measures.
Reservations:
Reservations are made by calling the site at (518) 434 – 0834 or (518) 434 – 0835 and speaking with a staff member who will assist you.
SCHOOL GROUPS (K - 12th Grade)
Guided tours highlight the lives and lifestyle of Philip and Catharine (Van Rensselaer) Schuyler, one of 18th century Albany's wealthiest and most influential families. Social status, education, entertainment, slavery, and the American Revolution are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story. Tours for grades 3 through 6 include quill pen writing and generally require 1 1/4 hours.
Chaperones: 2 chaperones per 10 children required
Admission: $1.00 per child
No fee: Teacher / Group Leader / Required chaperones
$4.00: Extra adults (beyond required chaperone #)
Minimum fee per group: $20.00
Please call the site for the most recent COVID-19 related updates.
GROUPS (Any group other than K-12)
Youth Groups, College, Seniors, Other Organizations, etc.
Tours: Guided tours of Schuyler Mansion for groups of ten to approximately thirty-five people are available year-round by advance reservation. For groups larger than thirty-five people, Schuyler Mansion can offer an in-depth introduction and a self-guided open house format. During an open house, staff will always be available on both floors to answer questions and direct the group. Guided tours and open houses generally require 1 hour.
Admission: $4.00 per person (complimentary admission for tour leader and bus driver). Minimum fee per group: $20.00
Please call the site for the most recent COVID-19 related updates.
Virtual Twelfth Night Celebration at Schuyler Mansion and Crailo
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Schuyler Mansion and Crailo State Historic sites invite you to join us for "Salutations of the Season!," a virtual Twelfth Night celebration! From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the event will be available across multiple social media platforms and will feature festive traditions of the 17th and 18th century. Join us as we share holiday preparations, food and other demonstrations, performances, and selecting the Twelfth Night King!
The virtual merriment begins on Tuesday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m. when "how to" demonstrations will be available to help you prepare for your Twelfth Night celebration. Revelry and wassail toasts begin on Wednesday, Jan 6th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with music performance and more and of course, your photo contributions. There will be 2 livestream events on Facebook: 6:45 and 7:45 p.m. Questions? Please call Schuyler Mansion at (518) 434-0834 or send an e-mail to Michelle.Mavigliano@parks.ny.gov. We look forward to celebrating with you!
And we want you to be a big part of the celebration! Because this year we cannot gather together at the mansion or Crailo, we encourage you to hold your own Twelfth Night party and share it with us. We'd also love to see pictures (or screenshots!) of your celebration. You can tag us on Facebook (Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site), Twitter, or Instagram (both are "schuylermansion") or send your photos to Jess.Serfilippi@parks.ny.gov and we will add them to our various galleries.
Twitter: schuylermansion
Instagram: schuylermansion
Facebook: Crailo State Historic Site and/or Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
If you don't have a social media account, you can still watch our YouTube videos! Here's a link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTRPDpth_K5KZNxC38QN2cw
Be sure to pre-order a "Take-Home Twelfth Night" kit ($20), by calling Schuyler Mansion at (518) 434 – 0834 with your credit card. They can be picked up at the Fort Orange General Store Jan 3 – Jan 6 (11 - 2 pm only on 1/6). We look forward to sharing the final day of the holiday season together with you!
Twelfth Night, or the Feast of Epiphany, was one of the traditional holidays celebrated by the Dutch and English of 17th and 18th century New York. Falling on January 6th, Twelfth Night was the final holiday of the season, marked by unsurpassed feasting and revelry. We look forward to seeing you celebrate along with us!