Murder and Mayhem

Join us on this popular tour to hear the stories of murder and mayhem here in Rensselaer County. See the sites, including the location of Troy's first gallows and jail. Plus, stories of famous trials including the Veiled Murderess and unsolved cases like the murder of Hazel Drew will be told. Spooky!

Please note, this tour is one of HCM’s most popular Walking Tour programs and sells out quickly! If you would like to be put on a waiting list in the event of a sold out tour, please email admin@hartcluett.org with your name, number of tickets, and a phone number to be reached at in the case of an opening. If space becomes available, we will contact you.

Before registering, please note the following:

• Ticket purchase is required beforehand.

• This tour will leave AND end at the Hart Cluett Museum, 57 Second Street Troy, NY.

• Tickets are $20 per person/$15 HCM Members. Children 16 & under are free.
  Admission to the museum is included in the cost of the walking tours.

• Tours take place rain or shine at 12 PM, run from 60 to 90 minutes long, and are limited to 30 people per program. The tour experience includes walking several blocks on city streets with uneven sidewalks. Walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are advised.

• The Hart Cluett Museum provides all walking tour participants with headsets, allowing each visitor to listen to to listen to the tour guide at their preferred volume. Please note that while you may use or bring your own earpieces/earbuds, single use earpieces will also be provided by the Hart Cluett Museum at time of tour.

Cancellation Policy as of April 1, 2023:
Refunds or exchanges for ticketed tours and programs must be requested no fewer than 5 days prior to the program date. A $4 processing fee will be charged for refunds. If HCM cancels a tour or program, a full refund will be issued.

Questions? Please call 518-272-7232 or email admin@hartcluett.org.