Saturday Walking Tour: Uncle Sam, The Man in Life and Legend

• Saturday, 9/21/24

• 10:30-11:30am

• Hart Cluett Museum 57 2nd Street Troy, NY 12180 USA (map)

Uncle Sam, The Man in Life and Legend

Samuel Wilson, a.k.a. Uncle Sam, is seen all over Troy, from the statue in Riverfront park to the Health Food store on 4th Street. But who is Uncle Sam? This tour will look at sites associated with the man, Samuel Wilson, and the legend, Uncle Sam. The tour marks the anniversary of his birthday, September 13, 1766.

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 $25 per person/$10 per student or educator (with valid ID). Children 16 & under are free.
Admission to the museum is included in the cost of the walking tours.

·       Tours take place rain or shine, 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 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 28, 2024:
Refunds or exchanges for ticketed tours and programs must be requested no fewer than 5 days prior to the program date. A $2.30 processing fee per ticket will be charged for refunds. If HCM cancels a tour or program, a full refund will be issued. Walking tours will be cancelled if there is extreme weather.Questions? Please call 518-272-7232 or email adoren@hartcluett.org.