Rapp Road Historical Association’s Walking Tour.

The Rapp Road Historic District in Albany, New York is unique nationally and in New York State because it is the only known, specific neighborhood that was created solely by the Great Migration, rather than African Americans migrating from the South to live in existing neighborhoods in major cities. The community offers a distinctive view of a rural Southern community recreated in the Albany Pine Bush section of New York. The Rapp Road Historic District was designated a New York State Historic District in 2002 and a National Historic District in 2003. This was the first designation of its kind in New York State and possibly the nation. Come and hear about the families who lived in the homes within the Histric Distirct and their contribution to the City of Albany.

In 2006, the Rapp Road Historical Association (RRHA) was formed by many of the existing homeowners, family members and supporters to help educate the public about the significance of this unique Southern Migration community and preserve its heritage and buildings. The RRHA works with the City of Albany, Town of Guilderland, New York State Museum, Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Save the Pine Bush and other historic and preservation organizations and commissions in the capital districts to increase the public visibility of the district and advance its preservation efforts.

Host or Publisher Rapp Road Historical Association