Albany County Historical Association holding gala to raise money for new space

Gala to help raise funds for education center

The Albany County Historical Association wants to "Raise the Roof" at an event to help the organization get a new space. A gala will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Wolferts Roost. The organization needs to raise $400,000 to complete its new Education Center. The organization is just over a month away from losing its current education, staffing, collections storage and volunteer space.

The Albany County Historical Association wants to “Raise the Roof” at an event to help the organization get a new space.

A gala will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Wolferts Roost. The organization needs to raise $400,000 to complete its new Education Center. The organization is just over a month away from losing its current education, staffing, collections storage and volunteer space.

The center will be reconstructed on the site of the historic Ten Broeck Carriage House and Olcott Family Greenhouse. The total project cost is $1.9 million and 80% of the money has been raised from grants.