Ten Broeck Mansion Gala 2026: Raise the Roof for Education

Support the Ten Broeck Mansion Education Center. Dinner, history-inspired wine & cheese tasting, live music, silent auction & more. Raise the roof ! Show your support for the Ten Broeck Mansion | Albany County Historical Association as we raise funds to "Raise the Roof" for our Education Center. Join us for the Premier Gala in our organization's history as we celebrate together 78 years of the Ten Broeck Mansion being open to present the rich & diverse history and culture of Albany County. Our goal is to complete the fundraising for our new Education Center, built on the site and in the form of the former 18-19th c. historic carriage barn and greenhouse. This space allows us to serve the many children, family, seniors, and visitors from around the world who visit. Your support ensures we can welcome and educate our visitors and local families for many years to come. We are excited to offer you a special dinner experience with history-inspired wine and cheese pairings included in your ticket. Enjoy live music in an elegant setting at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Our second-to-none Silent Auction features an 14K Gold Florentine Gemstone Pendant, Satsuma vases, a charming Picasso lithograph, Taxco silver necklace, fine antiques, gift certificates to local restaurants and more! Your support allows the Ten Broeck Mansion to be a place to experience the richness of our region's history and culture, allowing us to grow so we may continue to serve. Please know the difference you make and how much your generous support is appreciated. Let's raise the roof - together! Thank you. Pre-ordering information: • All attendees: please reserve your tickets by October 30 at 4 pm. • Be sure to select your entrée selection: • NY Strip Steak (Gluten Free) • Chicken Reggiano - Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Plum Tomatoes & Lemon-Basil Butter • Butternut Squash Ravioli (Vegetarian) • Dinner includes Tastes of the Mediterranean station and passed appetizers. • Salad with balsamic dressing. • Choice of deluxe dessert, coffee & tea. • Wine tasting included. All other drinks - cash bar. • As a special THANK YOU to you, all Gala attendees will have a complementary Albany County Historical Association membership through March 2027. Enjoy our FREE members' events for our 2026 Holiday House season: concert, tours, an author event & more. Thursday November 5 Event Information and Schedule: • Held at Wolferts Roost (120 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany NY). Click here for directions. • 5 :30-7:00 Taste of History Wine & Cheese Tasting - talks by professional sommelier and cheesemonger. Included in ticket. • 5:30-7:00 Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction Bidding, and History Activities (cash bar). Live music. • 7:00-9:00 dinner and program: behind-the-scenes work at the Ten Broeck Mansion, artifacts research, new exhibits, and honorees award presentation. An enjoyable evening! General information: • If you wish to make a donation or order gala tickets without the website surcharge, please mail checks made out to the ACHA to: ACHA, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany NY 12210. Include your name, email, phone, and meal choice. Due October 31. • Gala tickets are partially tax-deductible. Please subtract $60 from your total donation, e.g. $125 - $60(cost of meal) = $65 tax deductible donation. • Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 518-436-9826. Thank you!