Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

06/07/2026

On this day in 1791, Angelica Schuyler Church wrote a letter to her sister Elizabeth from London:

“I did not send your table set of Wedgewood [sic] by the 𝐵𝑒𝑡𝑠𝑦, for I wished to know if China shipped from France would be almost as cheap: it would certainly be more Beautiful and I know Hamilton likes the beautiful in every way, the Beauties of nature and art are not lost on him.”

Josiah Wedgwood was known for his earthenware and stoneware pieces that were popular amongst the upper class of society. Wedgwood also originated some of today’s most well-known marketing tactics like traveling salesmen and illustrated catalogues.

Image: "Sacred to Bacchus" Wine Ewer, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, ca. 1785-90, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

06/06/2026

In June of 1783, Peggy Schuyler married patroon of the van Rensselaer Patroonship, Stephen van Rensselaer III. This marriage has often been labeled by historians as an elopement, but what evidence led them to this conclusion? Find more about Peggy Schuyler’s marriage in our recent blog post: https://schuylermansion.blogspot.com/2026/05/margarets-murky-marriage-examining.html

06/02/2026

It's time for our first focus tours of the season! This June on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1pm we will be offering our Women of Schuyler Mansion tours that focus on the lives of the women whose stories make up the fabric of Schuyler Mansion.

Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure there is space on these tours. Reservations can be made by calling Schuyler Mansion at (518) 434-0834.

FOCUS TOUR ADMISSION:
$7/Adult, $6/Senior, $6/Student. Free for children 12 and under.

06/01/2026

On this day in 1776, military secretary Richard Varick wrote a post script in a letter to Major General Philip Schuyler, who was currently at Fort George, regarding the health of his 20-year-old daughter, Elizabeth.

“Miss Betsey is afflicted with the Disorder called the mumps. The other Children are very well.”

By the latter part of the 18th century there was an understanding in both the medical and lay communities that the mumps, while uncomfortable for children, posed a greater threat of serious complications for adults. At this time, treatment was primarily to have the infected person rest while letting the disease run its course. In more serious cases bloodletting was sometimes recommended.

05/28/2026

On this day in 1776, Major General Philip Schuyler wrote a letter to General George Washington from Fort George.

“another party is now on the way down, who are under the Circumstances above mentioned, and a Captain Dundee, whom I confined in Kingston Goal, because he refused to give his parole has my pass also to go to Pennsylvania, after making proper Concessions and giving me his parole in writing-“

This letter follows up on an issue Schuyler brought to Washington’s attention in March, when a group of British officers captured in Canada refused to offer Schuyler their parole. In this context, parole referred to the practice of captured officers giving a gentleman’s agreement that they would not attempt to escape, and in return they would be allowed to travel to the place where they would be imprisoned, unaccompanied. If parole was not given, such as in this case, the officer could face harsh penalties.

At this point in the war, there was no standard established for arrangements for prisoners of war- that would come later in 1776 when it became clear the number of prisoners would only be increasing. Commanding officers such as Schuyler would be expected to make judgments on the best course of action depending on the individual situation.

05/26/2026

June is right around the corner, and that means it's time for our first focus tours of the season! This June on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1pm we will be offering our Women of Schuyler Mansion tours that focus on the lives of the women whose stories make up the fabric of Schuyler Mansion.

Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure there is space on these tours. Reservations can be made by calling Schuyler Mansion at (518) 434-0834.

FOCUS TOUR ADMISSION:
Adults: $7
Students/Seniors: $6
Children under 12: Free

05/25/2026

We would like to give a huge thank you to all of the performers, vendors, and volunteers who made this year's Pinkster celebration a success! And thank you to Mayor Applyrs for proclaiming May 23rd as Pinkster Day in Albany!