Programs and Events At RCHS
Unless
otherwise noted,
all events take place at RCHS, 57 Second Street in historic downtown
Troy. Street parking is available.
Call 518-272-7232 for more
information.
Some
of our events require pre-registration. If so, you may pre-register by calling 272-7232, paying securely through Paypal,
or downloading our registration form and mailing it in with payment.
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School-Break Week Programs
What are you doing when 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. Download the registration form and handbook.
If These Walls Could Talk
Tuesday, February 21-
Friday, February 24, 2012
Buildings, buildings, they are all around us but how many times have
you really looked at a building? In this program, we'll explore the
many sides of buildings. Take scavenger hunts in downtown Troy looking
for Lions, Bells and Faces. Design your own dream home. Build a model
city and more!
Trail of Hope- The
Underground Railroad
Tuesday, April 10- Friday,
April 13, 2012
Who were the people who made up the Underground Railroad and where did
it take place? We'll take a walking tour to sites that are connected to
the Underground Railroad, we'll view an art exhibit and make our own
pieces inspired by history, and we'll even perform a play about a
dramatic rescue.
Programs are for children
in grades 3-6. Each camp includes materials, craft supplies and
daily snacks. Lunch is NOT
included. Please pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration.
Program Hours
9:00am- 4:00pm, Early drop-off and Late pick-up available for an
additional fee.
Pricing
RCHS Members: $225 Non-Members: $275
Early-bird registration, 10% discount if you register before:
January 27th for February's program/ March 16th for April's program
Extended Care
Before Care 8:00am- 9:00am Additional fee of $6 per day,
per camper
After Care 4:00pm- 5:00pm Additional fee
of $6 per day, per camper
RCHS requires a minimum of 8 participants to run the program, so invite
your friends to come along. If we do not meet our minimum numbers, the
program will be canceled 10 days prior to the start of the program. You
will be notified by phone.
To register
Call 518-272-7232 x12 or click on the link above for the registration
forms. Please be sure to mention Extended Care program if interested.
History
Walks
RCHS' History Walks will
open your
eyes to the rich history that surrounds you in downtown Troy.
History Walks are offered on most Saturdays from 10:30-11:30 am in May,
June, September and October.
All walking tours begin and
end at the Market Table at the Troy Waterfront
Farmers Market in
Riverfront Park. $5 per person, Members free
Saturday,
May 5
Amazing
Architecture
Saturday,
May 12
Great Fire
Saturday, May 19
20th Century Troy
Saturday, June 2
Amazing Architecture
Saturday, June 9
Ladies of 2nd Street
Saturday, June 16
Underground RailRoad
Troy was a hotbed of abolitionist activity in the 19th century. Walk to
locations where history was made, including the site of the rescue of
escaped slave Charles Nalle, by thousands of Trojans and Harriet Tubman.
Saturday,
June 23
Faces Behind the Names
Saturday, June 30
Parks & Monuments
Saturday, September 1
Saturday, September 8
Hidden History
Join us for this popular
behind the scenes program of places not usually open to the
public. These
tours are scheduled late in the afternoon once a month, on Tuesdays,
4:30-5:30
pm.
To register please call Cindy at 272-7232 x11. Pre-registration
is
appreciated.
RCHS Members $12/program; Not-yet-members $15/program.
2nd
Saturday Hart-Cluett House Tours
Join us for
our monthly themed tours of the Hart-Cluett House.
Members Free;
not-yet-members $10 per person
Saturday March 10
Saturday, April 14
Saturday, May 12
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, July 14
Saturday, August 11
Hart-Cluett House Tour
Mornings at
the Museum
Bring
your
pre-schooler to our monthly program where we introduce children to the
museum
through story time, exploring an item from the collection and
participating in a
hands-on activity. Start time 10:00am.
$5 per child, Adults Free
Wednesday, February
15
Valentines
Wednesday, March 21
Lions
Wednesday, April 18
Planting
Wednesday, May 16
May Pole
Wednesday, June 20
Flags
Special Events
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