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An Evening with Dr. Frank B. Smith Magnetic Physician
An Evening with Dr. Frank B. Smith Magnetic Physician

Digital program and resources from Drinking History, an Evening with Frank B. Smith (March 20th)

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Anna DorenMarch 18, 2025
Dreadful Accident at Troy!
Dreadful Accident at Troy!

The transcription project of the interment records of the city of Troy has yielded yet another fascinating incident.

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Samantha MahoskiJanuary 3, 2025Hart Cluett Museum
Holiday Greetings from Kathy Sheehan, Executive Director and Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian.
Holiday Greetings from Kathy Sheehan, Executive Director and Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian.
Amanda IrwinDecember 24, 2024
Political Equality Club of Valley Falls
Political Equality Club of Valley Falls

Learn more about the Political Equality Club of Valley Falls.

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Samantha MahoskiOctober 3, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
Cards, from Calling to Greeting!
Cards, from Calling to Greeting!

Learn more about cards in the Hart Cluett’s collection!

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Guest UserMay 30, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
The Farrell Letters
The Farrell Letters

Thomas Farrell, drum major of the 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Samantha MahoskiApril 7, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
Cause of Death
Cause of Death

The Troy Interment Records of the early 1850’s

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Samantha MahoskiApril 7, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
#DidYouKnow...?
#DidYouKnow...?

This month in Rensselaer County History!

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Samantha MahoskiApril 7, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
#DidYouKnow...?
#DidYouKnow...?

This month in Rensselaer County History!

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Samantha MahoskiMarch 7, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy, NY in Athens, Greece

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Samantha MahoskiFebruary 8, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
#DidYouKnow...?
#DidYouKnow...?

This month in Rensselaer County History!

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Samantha MahoskiFebruary 1, 2024Hart Cluett Museum
He Lived for Sports
He Lived for Sports

Edward Wachter (1883-1966) was an amazing athlete and teacher, who worked to make sports available to youth in his city, Troy, NY.

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Samantha MahoskiAugust 9, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Mystery House of the Month
Mystery House of the Month

Can you help us identify the unknown designs of Stanton P. Lee?

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Samantha MahoskiAugust 9, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
I Scream for Ice Cream (Molds)
I Scream for Ice Cream (Molds)

The enigmatic origin story of the delectable treat we now call ice cream circumnavigated the world as cultures began molding their own versions of the popular dessert. Learn more about this cold treat in this blog post!

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Elliot GnirrepAugust 3, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Mystery House of the Month
Mystery House of the Month

Can you help us identify the unknown designs of Stanton P. Lee?

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Samantha MahoskiJuly 12, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Death of a Returned Californian
Death of a Returned Californian

The record of interments in the city of Troy has yielded yet another window into the history of our county and nation.

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Samantha MahoskiJuly 12, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Troy's Most Famous Madam
Troy's Most Famous Madam

Learn more about Troy’s Most Famous Madam, Mame Faye.

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Samantha MahoskiJuly 12, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Troy's Favorite Son
Troy's Favorite Son

Learn more about Billy Nassau, “Troy’s favorite son.”

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Samantha MahoskiApril 13, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
Victor Talking Machine Company Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Company Victrola

Read about the Victor Talking Machine Company and the rise of Victrola the 10th!

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Samantha MahoskiApril 6, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
The Return of the RCA TV
The Return of the RCA TV

Learn more about the RCA Victor Deluxe, now on display in our newest exhibit, The Pursuit of Happiness!

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history, TroySamantha MahoskiApril 6, 2023Hart Cluett Museum
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Hart Cluett Museum
57 2nd Street,
Troy, NY 12180,
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(518) 272-7232
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