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Exhibitions At RCHS
Use the links below for
information on current, upcoming and past exhibitions at the Rensselaer
County Historical Society.
Temporary
Exhibitions
George
Shear’s Houses on the Hudson
Friday, June 25,
2010 - December 23, 2010
 George
Ellsworth Shear
is an architect with a longtime interest in the
history of residential architecture in America. Where ever his travels
have taken him, he has carefully observed and sketched the local
architectural vernacular. His recent work focuses on the historic homes
lining the east shore of the Hudson River and the remarkable
architecture of Troy.
*George Shear signed prints are for sale with 25% of proceeds being donated to the Rensselaer County Historical Society.
Houses on the Hudson Prints
Building
Portraits from the Collection: Curator's Choice
June
25,
2010 - November 20, 2010
 The
built environment is familiar to us all, but ever-changing. As part of
our mission to tell the stories of
the past in Rensselaer County, it is often the buildings we pass by
each day
that hold the key to understanding how our communities have become what
they
are today. And yet, it is also possible to walk right by without really
seeing them and learning from them.
As part
of RCHS’s current look at architecture in Troy and Rensselaer County,
Curator
Stacy Pomeroy Draper has made a selection of building "portraits" to
pique your curiosity, whet your appetite and give some idea of the
scope of the
museum’s holdings related to architecture.
Some of these images are well-known, others have not been seen for many
years or are brand new additions to the collection. The exhibit,
in
the Grimm Gallery West, will be on view until November 20, 2010.
Dr.
Reed Bontecou, Civil War Surgeon
Friday, September 10,
2010 - December 23, 2010
Opening Celebration -
Friday, September 10,
2010; 6 – 9 pm; Program begins at 7pm
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| 1861 Carte de Visite of Dr. Reed Bontecou |
Born
and raised
in Troy,
Dr. Reed Bontecou was a surgeon in the 2nd NY
Infantry during the Civil War and was among the first surgeons to treat
battle injuries during the war. While in charge at Harewood General
Hospital, Dr. Bontecou's interest as an amateur photographer led him to
document patients with combat and war injuries.
This new
exhibition in
the RCHS Library Lobby is based on materials
relating to Dr. Bontecou purchased by the Capital District Civil War
Roundtable and recently given to RCHS. Also included in the exhibit are
objects and research from Dr. Matthew Farina, a pediatric cardiologist
who has researched Dr. Bontecou for many years. This exhibit is the
first in a series to mark the 150th Anniversary of the war that changed
our young nation.
The opening
night
program will feature Bob Mulligan, retired curator at
the New York State Museum, in the character of Civil War soldier Rice
Cook Bull, along with a lecture by Dr. Farina on the life and career of
Dr. Bontecou.
Permanent
Exhibitions
UNCLE
SAM: The Man in Life and Legend
Uncle
Sam, aka Samuel Wilson (1766-1854) is
undoubtedly Troy's most famous son. Sam Wilson arrived in
Troy in the late 18th century, participated in the community's early
growth and success, and was a witness to the expansion of our nation
and the development of our national identity.
A
new
exhibit
at RCHS, Uncle Sam: The Man in Life and
Legend, examines both the real man and the national
symbol using objects from the museum's collections, including
archeological artifacts from the site of one of Sam Wilson's houses and
historical prints and images of our national symbol. Visitors will be
able to see how the story of the man and the legend evolved and learn
how this real person and the national icon continue to impact us today.
Resourceful People
Orientation Gallery
This
introductory exhibit presents an orientation to the museum and
Rensselaer County history, through highlights from the permanent
collection and an interactive computer tour of the county past and
present.
The Hart-Cluett House
On
the National Register
of Historic Places, the Hart-Cluett House was home to three prominent
families in Troy before it was donated to the Historical Society in
1953.
Tours
showcase the noteworthy architecture of the 1827 Federal-style town
house and the social history of the people who lived and
worked there. Tours
include the first and
second floors of the house, and the lower level, including the house's
original kitchen.
Join
us
for one of our monthly
themed tours of the Hart-Cluett House or contact
us to schedule a time for an alternate time with prior notice.
Standards-linked school
tours of the house use readers'
theater to
bring the diverse stories of the 19th-century residents of the house to
life.
Click here for more
information on the Hart-Cluett House
Past Exhibitions
Click here for a
partial listing of past exhibitions.
Online Exhibitions
Click
here for a listing of online
exhibitions.
Additional Resources:
Click
here for map, directions & hours
Click here for additional
information on the Hart-Cluett House
Call 518-272-7232 for more information
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