Living History: Hands-on Family Art, Garden & History at Ten Broeck

Join us for the Ten Broeck Mansion's free summer family programs. Enjoy our four acres of gardens and grounds with free hands-on activities, all supplies included. Programs held outdoors (under tent) rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Our programs have something for all ages to enjoy.

All programs include hands-on art activity, history program, and healthy living exercise element. All are free and open to families. Free take-home enrichment kits included.

May 20: Plants of North America - art project: sunflower surprise hats

June 10: Seed Planting & Seed Give-Away Program (free take-home seed kits). Enjoy healthy eating recipes and a tour of plants that are fuzzy, wuzzy, sweet and neat, sticky (and sometimes icky)!

June 17: Celebrate Juneteenth Weekend with us! Plants of Africa Program. Free kids' programs, exploration of African plants in our gardens, and tours of the Ten Broeck Mansion are free for everyone all weekend. Free Archeology Day Program. Plants of Africa - art project: papyrus leaf printing.

July 1: Plants of Europe - art project TBA

July 15 : Plants of Asia - art project: tea box treasure chest & tea tasting

July 29 : Plants of "Down Under"/Oceania - art project: Wardian case (fairy garden) & pineapple ornament

August 5: Plants of South America - art project: 3 sisters rock painting & heirloom seeds. Help us harvest our garden.

August 19 : Global Explorer Pastport

September 9: Jamming in Arbor Hill. Discover the wonders of the tastes and textures of plants in the Ten Broeck Gardens. Learn about the history of Arbor Hill and our own grape arbor, and learn how grape jam is made.

Accessibility: the Ten Broeck Garden grounds are generally level, but be aware of uneven areas and a small slope towards the Mansion

Parking: free parking in our lot off Livingston Avenue.

On foot: We are easily accessible on foot - sidewalks lead up to the Ten Broeck Mansion. Please note there is a gradual rise uphill.

Bus: CDTA bus line 804. More information here: https://tenbroeckmansion.org/planning-your-visit/

Participants are asked to follow safety practices. Please dress comfortably and wear shoes/sneakers for walking in a garden. Bring your own water bottle.

Programs made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Host or Publisher Albany County Historical Association | Ten Broeck Mansion