Lincoln in Albany

On February 18, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a historic visit to Albany, NY on his way to Washington, DC for his inauguration. 

Retrace his steps with Historic Albany Foundation President, Matt Malette, a tour that will take you from Broadway to East Capitol Park. Learn about the buildings and the people he came in contact with, and how this one day in Albany ultimately tied to events that led to his assassination

Meeting point: Tricentennial Park, across from Kiernan Plaza