The Air was Full of Smoke and Cinders
The Great Fire of May 10, 1862
This popular tour is told from the voices of those who witnessed it. The tour explores the many blocks affected by the disastrous fire of May 10th, 1862 that started when a locomotive’s sparks ignited a fire on the wooden covered Green Island Bridge, quickly turning it into a firestorm that kill more than 15 people and destroyed over 500 buildings with a monetary loss of more than 2 million dollars.
Please note the following:
Please purchase your ticket in advance to secure your spot on the tour.
This walking tour begins in front of the Arts Center of the Capital Region and ends 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.