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Albany History Race

Location

Albany Public Library - Washington Avenue Branch
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210

42.656579 -73.762134

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 30, 2017, 2:00PM

Details

Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description The Fourth Annual Albany History Race is an Amazing Race-style afternoon scavenger hunt for history experts, novices, and visitors interested in learning about Albany's past. No prior knowledge is needed. This year, to support the efforts of the future Albany Firefighters Museum, Albany Public Library is partnering with Albany firefighter Tim Blaney and City Historian Tony Opalka, who are researching the history of the Albany Fire Department. All locations visited in the race will have connections to the fire department and historic Albany fires. The event will begin and end at the library's local history room. Pizza will be provided to all participating teams and Albany-themed prizes will be awarded to the fastest teams. To register, and for more details, visit the Albany Public Library's event calendar. http://goo.gl/QV32pH Organization Hosting the Event Albany Public Library Phone Number 518-427-4376

Registration

Advance registration required.
Register on the Albany Public Library Events Calendar by 9/30. http://goo.gl/QV32pH

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: Each team must have a car and either a phone or digital camera to take and store photos of their visits.

Event Duration (hours): 3
Not suitable for children under age 8.

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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