Historical Society Town Of Colonie, New York

03/18/2026

Our next program, Grant Cottage: A Story of Family Devotion, is Sunday April 19 2pm.

03/07/2026

All,

The William K. Sanford Town Library/Colonie Town Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 17th. You can get tickets to the event at the Library website, QR code below, or here: https://events.colonielibrary.org/event/midnight-library-gala-where-books-come-alive-35752

If you don't want to go, you can always donate!

See you there!!

03/07/2026

Great article on our Town Historian, Kevin Franklin!

COLONIE — Kevin Franklin’s passion for history didn’t start in a classroom. It began with his father.

02/16/2026

What is a great way to celebrate America for her 250th Birthday? 🇺🇸🎉 Attend our next program honoring one of America's First Ladies!

02/15/2026

Join Shaker on February 28th from 10am - 2pm at the New York State Museum as we celebrate 250 years of Shaker history in the Capital Region! Discover how Ann Lee and her followers began building a home in the woods north of Albany that grew into a movement that spread across the country and has endured centuries. Experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with activities, and view rare historic Shaker footage. Special collections will also be on display, offering a closer look at the art, craft, and daily life of the Shakers. Celebrate this remarkable legacy and see how their influence still resonates today!

02/05/2026

02/03/2026

01/09/2026

12/20/2025

She founded one of America’s most unique religious movements.

12/13/2025

Does anyone have photos to share of skating/ sledding at the Ann Lee Pond?

A winter staple is ice skating and sledding. Do you remember doing those activities at Ann Lee Pond? Photo courtesy of the town of Colonie. ❄️✨

12/10/2025

The CHS 250 Committee: Kristi Dariano, Tony Brankman, Michelle Toch Dinsmore, and Michael Radlick participated in a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery trail markers!

We joined forces with the Albany County Revolutionary War 250 Committee and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to place wreaths at the four markers in Albany County historic sites. We are proud to commemorate in a pivotal moment in our nation's founding.

For those unfamiliar, the Knox Trail markers trace the incredible 300-mile winter journey led by Colonel Henry Knox in 1775-1776 during the Revolutionary War. Knox and his team hauled 59 cannons and mortars from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point in New York all the way to Boston, Massachusetts, providing crucial artillery that helped George Washington drive the British out of the city. There are 56 markers in total—30 in New York and 26 in Massachusetts—each marking key points along this grueling route through snow and rugged terrain and icy rivers. Two of these markers are right here in the Town of Colonie: one at 1258 New Loudon Road and another at 206 Old Loudon Road in Latham. Swing by and check them out—they're a tangible link to our Revolutionary heritage!

12/07/2025

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the Noble Knox Train will arrive at the Van Schaick Mansion for the ceremonial linstock hand off from Saratoga County 250 to Albany County 250. The hand off ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to stand along Delaware Avenue as the Knox Train travels from Peebles Island to the Van Schaick Mansion. The procession will leave the Island at approximately 10:00 a.m and arrive at the mansion by 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to watch the procession go by and then follow it to the mansion grounds. The festivities include time to interact with the regimental interpreters accompanying the sleds and see the draft animals. There will also be an open house with 18th century refreshments, musket and cannon firing demonstrations and a dedication ceremony at Noon. The event is free.