2024 EVENTS

JULY

Photograph Credit to John Carl D’Annibale, Albany Times Union

Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:30 AM

Open House with Guest Speaker

Jack McEneny

At The Herman Melville House 2 114th Street, Troy, NY 12182

Jack McEneny, former member of the New York State Assembly, & Albany County Historian for more than a decade, will speak on the 21st President of the United States, & Former Lansingburgh Resident Chester A. Arthur.

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM, Jack McEneny, former member of the New York State Assembly, and Albany County Historian for more than a decade, will speak on the 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur.

Arthur served as the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. A Republican lawyer Arthur briefly served as the 20th vice-president under President James A. Garfield.

Arthur assumed the presidency after Garfield's death on September 19, 1881.

In 1846, prior to his involvement in politics, Arthur lived in Lansingburgh, New York, and was pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Following McEneny’s presentation, the Melville House will be open for tours until 2 PM.

Your $10 Donation supports the work of the Lansingburgh Historical Society.

Seating is limited, please arrive early.

The venue is air conditioned.

A $10 Donation is appreciated and supports the work of the Lansingburgh Historical Society and the upkeep of the 1786 Herman Melville House.

The Herman Melville House & Gardens will be open for tours

following the presentation until 2 PM

Questions? Please contact LHS President John Ward at 518-885-4295

The 1786 Herman Melville House at 2 114th Street, Troy (Lansingburgh), NY 12182, Home of Herman Melville & Family from 1838-1847. He did his first writing here, including his first two, and most acclaimed novels, “Typee,” and “Omee,” in this residence.

HERMAN MELVILLE’S 205TH

BIRTHDAY PARTY & OPEN HOUSE WITH HISTORIAN MICHAEL BARRETT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024

10 AM Doors Open

MICHAEL SPEAKS AT 10:30

Birthday Cupcakes at Noon

Michael will speak on Herman Melville’s Grandfather,

Revolutionary War hero General Peter Gansevoort.

Michael’s presentation “Peter Gansevoort: A Hero and His Legacy,” is not to be missed! See you there!

ONGOING EVENTS - ORNAMENT SALE

The LHS regularly creates commemorative ornaments memorializing architecture and experiences unique The LHS regularly creates commemorative ornaments memorializing architecture and experiences unique to Lansingburgh. These ornaments support our efforts to preserve and promote our local history, while they are also treasures to be enjoyed and passed down to future generations.

Previous ornaments have memorialized, the Herman Melville House, The Lansingburgh Academy (now the Lansingburgh Library), Catholic Central High School, Lansingburgh High School, and The Snowman Ice Cream Shop. The majority of the artwork has been generously donated by Lansingburgh native, artist John Connors.

This year we have selected the memories of the Freihofer horse drawn delivery wagons which were in use in Lansingburgh until 1962. Many ‘Burghers have childhood memories greeting the horses with pets and treats. Once again Artist John Connors has generously donated his work for which we are beyond grateful.

The ornaments have always been $20 each and that continues this year. We can ship them via the United States Postal Service (USPS) for an additional fee. To purchase your piece of Lansingburgh History, please reach out to Trustee Sue Busta via email at: suzannebusta@yahoo.comto Lansingburgh. These ornaments support our efforts to preserve and promote our local history, while they are also treasures to be enjoyed and passed down to future generations.