STEAM @ Ten Broeck Mansion: History-Based STEAM Programs for Families
Schedule
Sat Jun 08 2024 at 10:30 am to Sat Aug 17 2024 at 11:30 am
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Albany County Historical Association | Albany, NY
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About this Event
Join us for free history-inspired STEAM programs with something for the entire family!
STEAM into history in 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.
June 8: Astronomy. Make your own sundial and learn how astronomy helped people keep time in early Albany. Special guest: The Dudley Observatory.
June 22: Engineering. Get hand-on and build a brick wall, and learn about the historic bricks in the Ten Broeck Mansion. Plus, discover engineering marvels in the Ten Broeck Mansion Butler's panty. Special guest: The Bottle Museum.
July 6: Meteorology/Weather. Make your own weathervane, and learn about how weather impacted Albany history. Plus, meet a meteorologist! Special guests: News 10 ABC meteorologist and the National Weather Service.
July 20: Ornithology. Make a hummingbird feeder, and use paper airplanes to learn about bird flight. What birds can you find in the Ten Broeck Mansion gardens? Special guests: Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club and Audubon Society of the Capital Region.
August 3: Waterways/Sailing. Make a boat from everyday materials and learn how to "crack" Morse code, plus create your own code inspired by a WWII codebook in our museum collections. Special Guests: New York State Canal Corporation.
August 17: Ceramics and the Art of Pottery. Let's work with clay! Learn how to make a coil pot and learn about the ceramics in the Ten Broeck Mansion, and the world-famous
"Albany slip" which was mined close by . Special Guest: Art Center of the Capital Region.
See our other program listings for free family programs including historic foodways, bulb planting, and more through December.
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. Please note: programs will offer supplies for programs, but alternate projects may be offered depending on attendance levels.
Programs made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Where is it happening?
Albany County Historical Association, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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