Unit 5 - Chapter 11: Virtual Field Trips
Unit 5: Field Trip - Albany, NY
The City of Albany has been the capital of New York State since 1797 and is home to many buildings and museums, which display information and artifacts from New York's rich history. Many of these buildings are located around the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza.
The New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is located directly across from the Capitol building and contains collections of artifacts from New York State History. In addition, the museum contains the state library along with the state archives.
The Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center is also known as the "Egg" because of its unusual shape. Inside of the "Egg" are two theaters, which are used for concerts and large theater performances.
The Executive Mansion
Since 1877, the Executive Mansion has been the home of New York's governors. The mansion has been remodeled and expanded many times since the property was bought by the state. Twenty-nine New York governors have lived in this fascinating and historic house.
The New York State Capitol
After taking 32 years to construct, the New York State Capitol was completed in 1899 for a final cost of $25 million dollars. As the meeting place for the New York State Assembly, the capitol is well known for its beautiful rooms and remains one of the most recognizable State Capitols in all of the United States.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Located in the North Concourse lobby of the Justice Building of the Empire State Plaza, the memorial is a glass sculpture dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany Pine Bush is one of the best remaining examples of an inland Pine Barrens ecosystem in the world.
Tulip Festival
One of Albany's oldest traditions, the festival celebrates the start of the spring season, with entertainment and thousands of blooming tulips.
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