named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Audio Walking Tour
Self-guided audio tour exploring the history and landscape of Schuyler Mansion and its 18th-century context.
Educational Programming
Public education initiatives including school resources, such as the "The Accused" teacher guide on slavery and the 1793 Albany fire.
Pinkster Celebration
Annual free family event commemorating the African American tradition of Pinkster, featuring storytelling, drumming, dance, historic performances, vendors, and food.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conduct and publish historical researchResearches and publishes scholarly work on significant historical events related to Schuyler Mansion, including the Great Albany Fire of 1793.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Develop audio walking tours of historic Albany and Schuyler MansionProduces and distributes downloadable audio walking tours, including "In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler," with accompanying maps covering Schuyler Mansion and surrounding historical areas.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual Pinkster festivalOrganizes and hosts a family-friendly public event celebrating the historically African-American Pinkster festival, featuring cultural programming such as storytelling, drumming, dance, historic performances, vendor booths, and food.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute member newsletterProduces and distributes a bi-annual newsletter to members to support engagement and communication.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restore and preserve Schuyler MansionConducts and sponsors conservation, restoration, and preservation projects at Schuyler Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, including collaboration with historic restoration architects and state-appointed trustees.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Support public access and educational programming at Schuyler MansionOperates Schuyler Mansion as a public historic site open Wednesday through Sunday, offering guided and group tours by reservation, and hosting public events such as storytelling, performances, and cultural festivals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and distribute educational materials on the Albany Fire of 1793Provides teacher resource guides and educational content that use historical documents to help students analyze and reconstruct the events of the Albany Fire of 1793, linking them to contemporary social issues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$2K10%
Program service revenue$5K23%
Investment income$40%
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expenses
Total expenses$15K
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balance sheet
Total assets$43K
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Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Albany Institute of History & Art Partner — Provided assistance in the development of the audio walking tour.
- Colin Wilkinson Partner — Created sound-art for the audio walking tour.
- Jason Cosco Partner — Contributed as a sound artist to the audio walking tour.
- London publication, Gentlemen's Magazine Partner — Source of a historical account used to interpret the mansion's setting and views circa 1790.
- New York State Museum Partner — Collaborates on resources related to the 1793 Albany fire.
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Schuyler Mansion is operated as a State Historic Site under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Government — State agency responsible for maintaining and operating Schuyler Mansion as a State Historic Site.
- Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provided assistance in the development of the audio walking tour.
- Schuyler Mansion Government — Hosts the Pinkster event at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site.
- Upstate Artists Guild Partner — Collaborated through member artists in the creation of sound-art for the audio walking tour.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Advocacy for Historic Preservationmethodology: civic_advocacy_for_preservationBy mobilizing public support and lobbying for government action, we secure the preservation of historic properties, because citizen-driven advocacy increases political will and funding for cultural heritage.
- Cultural Revival as Public Educationmethodology: cultural_revivalBy reviving suppressed cultural traditions, we educate the public and foster community engagement, because reclaiming marginalized histories promotes inclusive understanding of the past.
- Immersive Historical Storytellingmethodology: immersive_historical_storytellingBy using sensory engagement and historical imagination, we connect present-day visitors to 18th-century life, because immersive experiences foster deeper emotional and cognitive understanding of the past.
- Multimedia-Enhanced Historical Interpretationmethodology: multimedia_storytellingBy integrating sound art and multimedia into walking tours, we deepen public engagement with history, because layered sensory narratives make historical contexts more accessible and memorable.
- Primary Source–Driven Historical Learningmethodology: document-based_learningBy teaching through primary historical documents and material culture, we help learners understand enduring social issues through continuity and change, because direct engagement with authentic sources builds critical historical consciousness.