Rensselaer County Historical Society

History Is Here

The Rensselaer County Historical Society is located in the Second Street Historic District of downtown Troy. RCHS occupies two adjacent 19th century townhouses - the historic and architecturally significant Hart-Cluett House, home to three families from 1827-1952, and the Carr Building.

RCHS offers visitors and members a wide range of tours, exhibitions, educational programs, and an extensive local history research library. We hope you will visit us soon.

What's New at RCHS?

School-Break Week Programs

What are you doing when is school is out? Spend your time at RCHS and investigate the world around you. Each day is packed with activities, projects, crafts and games. You'll also have time to tour the Hart-Cluett House and explore downtown Troy.

If These Walls Could Talk
Tuesday, February 21 - Friday, February 24, 2012

Trail of Hope- The Underground Railroad
Tuesday, April 10- Friday, April 13, 2012

Check out our Programs & Events page for more information and registration materials.

~ Rensselaer County Historical Society ~
~ 57 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180 ~
~ 518-272-7232 ~