Path Through History visits Albany tavern and Pine Bush

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission will be celebrating New York State Path Through History Weekend with Tales from the Taverns on June 18,  and Legends and Lore on June 19. Path Through History Weekend is organized by I Love New York and highlights the history of the state

“Both of these programs will highlight the fascinating history of the Albany Pine Bush,” said Education Program Manager Sara Poggi-Decker in a release from the preserve commission. “If you’re curious about some of the lesser known aspects of Pine Bush history then these programs will be a fun and exciting learning opportunity for you.”

The Tales from the Taverns program will be held on June 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at C.H. Evans Brewing Company at The Albany Pump Station. This program will highlight stories about historic taverns that once hosted travelers passing through the Pine Bush and the types of beer that might have been found in the taverns. Speakers include Craig Gravina of the Albany Ale Project and John Gearing, a noted historian on Schenectady County.

“C.H. Evans Brewing Co. has deep roots in local history, as we began production in Hudson in 1786.” said Neil Evans, owner of C.H. Evans Brewing Co., in the release.

The Albany Pump Station, completed in 1895 to pump water from the Hudson River under Clinton Avenue and to Bleecker Reservoir, will provide an excellent backdrop while participants sip C.H. Evans Brewing Company beer. Hors d' oeuvres, one complimentary Evan’s Ale pint or soda, private room with cash bar, and free Albany Pine Bush pint glass will be provided with the purchase of a ticket. This program is recommended for adults. Tickets for this program may be purchased at www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events and are $20 per person.

The Legends and Lore program will take place on June 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, at 195 New Karner Road,  and will include a nine-tenths of a mile walk over rolling sand dunes. Fraught with tales of burglary, ghosts, fire, and more this program will highlight the human history of the Pine Bush.
The program is recommended for those aged 8 and older and is $3 per person, $5 per family. Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information and to sign up visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call (518) 456-0655.

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