Last updated: October 1, 2022
Place
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Quick Facts
Location:
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202
Significance:
Home of General Philip Schuyler, in command of the Northern Department Army during the American Revolution.
Amenities
3 listed
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information
Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm.
Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life. The wedding of daughter Elizabeth Schuyler to Alexander Hamilton took place in the house in 1780. Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Please call (518) 434-0834 to make a reservation. Group tour rates are available for 11 or more people.
Hours of Operation
2022 Season: May 18 - October 30
Days: Open Wednesday - Sunday
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Beginning at 11:00 a.m., tours are offered on the hour, with the last tour beginning at 4:00 p.m. Please note: Pre-registered groups and site events will alter the tour schedule.
Guided tours of the mansion offered by reservation only.
Reservations
Reservations are made by calling the site at (518) 434-0834 / 0835 and speaking with site staff, who will schedule you. Please note: Leaving a voicemail message is not considered a reservation.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Guided tour centers upon Philip Schuyler, his family, and the enslaved men and women who labored at his Albany estate. Politics, society, the American Revolution, slavery, and active family life are all topics that are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story and which we share with you. Tours last an hour.
Admission
$5.00 Adults / $4.00 Seniors & Students / Children Free (12 and under)