Over 250 special events are planned for New York State’s Path Through History Weekend, June 20-21, at venues throughout the state. This weekend’s events are designed to make it easy to experience the Empire State’s rich heritage and diverse attractions.

In Albany County, don’t miss:

·         Family Fun Day: Summer Reading - Let it Take You Away

at the New York State Museum, 260 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230

Saturday from 1-4 PM for Free!

·         Postcards of Albany

at the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Explore 100 historic postcards for views of Albany looked like at the turn of the 20th century

Saturday from 12-4 PM for Free! 

·         Destroyer Escort Day

at the USS Slater, Broadway & Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202

Commemorating the service and sacrifice of Destroyer Escort Sailors and their ships with a ceremony

Saturday at 9 AM, ceremony is Free, ship tours $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children. 

·         Helderberg History Hike

at John Boyd Thacher State Park, 1 Hales Cave Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Hike through time with historian Tim Albright from the  early settle of the Dutch from the 18th Century through the creation of the park in the 20th century

Saturday at 10 AM for Free! 

·         Historic Downtown Albany Guided Walking Tour

from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Sq. (Corner of Broadway & Clinton), Albany, NY 12207

Highlighting historic places of interest, magnificent architecture and fascinating historical events

Saturday at 11 AM for Free! 

·         The History of Chess for Kids
at the Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Pl, Albany, NY 12210
Learn about chess around the world from its origins in India to the game changer of chess computers and everything in between.
Saturday at 1 PM, Suggested donation of $5.

Plan your visit to Albany and discover where to stay, eat and play and find offers and discounts by visiting www.albany.org or calling 518-434-1217. For the latest listings, check http://www.iloveny.com/paththroughhistoryweekend.

Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a nature lover, curious about history or simply want to have fun, there is something for everyone in the 13 Path Through History Themes: Arts & Culture, Natural History, U.S. Presidents, Women’s Rights, Canals & Transportation, Civil Rights, Colonial History, Immigration, Innovation & Commerce, The Revolution, Native Americans, Sports History, and the War of 1812.

In conjunction with Path Through History Weekend, I LOVE NEW YORK’s social media channels will be highlighting various themes with photos, videos, event itineraries and more. Follow I LOVE NEW YORK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or use #PathThroughHistory to join us on the journey down New York’s Path Through History.