Ten Broeck Mansion Floral Show & Tea Tasting

Join us for the Ten Broeck Mansion floral show and tea tasting! Experience the Beauty of the Ten Broeck Mansion & Gardens at their peak!

Join us for a delightful floral tour of the historic Ten Broeck Mansion, where local floral designers will enchant you with their stunning displays. As you enjoy your guided tours through the gracious rooms of the historic Ten Broeck Mansion, you’ll also enjoy an exclusive vintage china sale and a delightful tea tasting experience, plus hands-on activities - all included.

Event Highlights:

• Floral Tours: Immerse yourself in the beauty of our 30-minute guided tours, showcasing gorgeous floral arrangements, while learning about the history of the Ten Broeck Mansion.
• Tea Tasting & More: After the tour, unwind with a delicious tea tasting and explore more exciting activities!
• Hands-On Fun: Learn how to set a table in style! Try your hand at nineteenth-century napkin folding styles.
• Garden Sketching: Get inspired by historic sketches from Lizzie Judson (1862-1959), the daughter of an Albany mayor, and create your own art in our beautiful gardens with provided art supplies.
• Vintage China Sale & Floral Wreath Sale: shop choice finds of vintage silver, crystal, teapots & custom garden wreaths, jewelry, and decor by local artisans.
• Be a Sponsor: at this level, your ticket includes includes a a special thank you Ten Broeck Garden gift and acknowledgement in our program.

During our floral tours, visitors will learn about two historic figures who shaped household culture: Robert Roberts and Amelia Simmons. Robert Roberts (c. 1780-1860) was an abolitionist and free African American butler in Massachusetts whose book, The House Servant’s Directory, was the first book by an African American to be published by a major commercial publisher. Amelia Simmons published the first known cookbook written by an American in 1796 and likely worked in Albany NY - who shared one of the earliest recipes for Dutch cookies.

Custom floral arrangements generously donated by:

• Blooms by Marie, Albany NY
• Fleurelite Floral Design Studio/Craig R. Waltz Jr., Albany NY - in memory of Suzanne M. Waltz

• Flower Scout, Troy NY

• Frank Gallo Florist, Albany NY

• The Enchanted Florist, Albany NY

• Other arrangements by Ten Broeck staff & volunteers

Dates:

• Friday May 30, Noon, 1 pm, or 2 pm
• Saturday May 31, Noon, 1 pm, or 2 pm
• Sunday June 1, Noon, 1 pm, and 2pm

All proceeds go to support our Education Center at the Ten Broeck Mansion! We encourage you to add an ACHA membership or make a special Education Center gift (all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The ACHA is a 501c3 nonprofit community-centered museum).

Join us for other special events throughout the weekend (separate registration for each - see our Upcoming Events page)

• Music in the Mansion concert with flute player Melanie Chirigan and pianist Max Caplan, Saturday May 31, 3 - 4 pm.
• Free floral tour for families, Sunday June 1, 3 pm and 3:30 pm

To make your visit safe for all:

1) By car: please park in our Livingston Avenue lot, GPS address 136 Livingston Avenue, Albany NY. Free off-street parking. Our historic neighborhood has sidewalks for easy pedestrian access. See our website for information on public transportation.

2) Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on historic, sometimes uneven surfaces (no spike heels). Bags should be smaller than a backpack. Please no touching of historic museum collections. Water (in bottles) may be brought into historic museum spaces.

3) Due to limitations on our tour schedule, we are unable to offer refunds. However, you may let us know to contact you if a tour slot opens up and we will credit your tickets for another opening, if possible.

4) Late arrivals will not be able to stay past the allotted time.

5) Free educational kits and self-guided tours available in our garden kiosk. Gardens open from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday from April to October and Sunday afternoons 1- 4 pm from June to August. Hours subject to change. Parking lot for registered museum visitors during their on-site visit. Visit our website or call for the latest information.

Image captions (below): Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens; Floral Arrangements courtesy Flower Scout and Blooms by Marie.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Albany County Historical Association, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, United States