Exhibition Opening Reception - Albany, c. 1776

Exhibition Opening Reception - Albany, c. 1776
November 6, 2026, 5:00–7:00pm

Celebrate the opening reception of Albany, c. 1776 and be among the first to experience the Albany Institute's exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Drawing on objects and rare documents from the museum’s collection, Albany, c. 1776 explores Albany’s role in the American Revolution and what life was like in Upstate New York as Philip Schuyler and his Patriot allies fought for “the cause of American Liberty.” The exhibition also offers insights into regional Loyalists who supported the British Crown.