The Great Fire of May 10, 1862
Due to popular demand, we’re offering a second installment of the Walking Tour: The Air Was Full of Smoke and Cinders. Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of this grave event.
This popular tour tells the story of the Great Fire in real time through the voices of those who witnessed it firsthand. The tour explores the many blocks affected by this disastrous fire that started when a locomotive’s sparks ignited a fire on the wooden covered Green Island bridge, quickly turning it into a firestorm that destroyed acres of the city, over 500 buildings and a number of lives before it was contained.
Before registering, please note the following:
Ticket purchase is required beforehand.
Walking tours begin in front of the Arts Center of the Capital Region and end at the Hart Cluett Museum.
Admission to the museum is included in the cost of the walking tours. Tickets are $20 per person/$15 HCM Members. Children age 17 and under free.
Tours take place rain or shine and run from 60 to 90 minutes long. 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’s commentary while also ensuring everyone’s safety. Please note that while you may use or bring your own earpieces/earbuds, single use earpieces will also be provided at the time of the tour.
Requests for a ticketing change or a full refund must be sent to kprue@hartcluett.org at least 48 hours prior to the tour start time. Full refunds will be issued if the museum cancels a tour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.