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Rensselaer County Historical Society
Rensselaer County Historical Society Review
The 19th-century Carr Building contains the historical society's offices as well as a research library that, through old photos, maps, diaries, and letters, documents Troy's development from the 1800s through the following century. Next door is the Hart-Cluett House, an 1827 Federal town house with a white marble exterior and period furnishings; tours are available by reservation.
- Address: 57 2nd St., Troy, NY, 12180 | Map It
- Phone: 518/272-7232
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Museum and library Tues.--Sat. noon--5
- Website: www.rchsonline.org
- Location: Troy
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