Lansingburgh Historical Society

06/07/2026

On Saturday, June 13,2026 the Lansingburgh Historical Society will open the Melville House, located at 2 114th Street, Troy,NY 12182, for tours from 10 am to 2 pm. Come explore the 1786 historical home of Herman Melville. We will have artifacts from the Lion Shirt Factory and the Boradaille on display. Enjoy the gardens in the back yard and the beautiful view of the Hudson River from the Melville Park across from the House. You might even spot an eagle or two flying by!
As always a donation of $5 is appreciated to help maintain this home and grounds. See you then

06/03/2026

Too true

One day they’re going to be too big for the splash pad.
Too cool for family movie nights.
Too busy to yell “Mom, watch this!” from the water. 😭

And I promise you…

we are not going to remember the laundry piles.
Or the dishes in the sink.
Or how tired we were all the time.

We’re going to remember the ice cream runs.
The wet swimsuits on the porch.
The late sunsets.
The blurry pictures.
The popsicle stains.
The way they reached for our hand without even thinking about it.

We’re going to remember the summers
we said yes more than no.

So this is your reminder, mama 💛

Stay a little longer.
Play in the water with them.
Buy the popsicles.
Take the trip.
Watch the sunset.
Let the bedtime slide every once in a while.

Because one day…

they’ll stop asking us to watch.

And these little summers we’re living right now?
They’re the ones we’ll miss the most someday. 🌊☀️🍦

05/05/2026

Calling old car buffs. Can you identify the car in this photo.

04/23/2026

Hello Members, Friends, & Neighbors!

The Gardens at the 1786 Herman Melville House have become more beautiful each year thanks to you!

Please come join us for our Annual Garden Clean-Up this Saturday, April 25th, from 10 AM to Noon.

Your support and help mean the world to us as we work to keep this treasured historical home in good shape!

We're looking forward to seeing you!

The Officers & Trustees of the
Lansingburgh Historical Society
John Ward, President

04/17/2026

04/11/2026

Many thanks to Lansingburgh Historical Society Trustee, and well-know Lansingburgh Retired Teacher, Byron Moak who shared his Uncle Sam Collection with our visitors today.

A great collection that included a dancing Uncle Sam. (Yes, we should have gotten video!)

04/11/2026

It’s a full house at the Herman Melville House this morning as Lansingburgh Historical Society President John Ward introduces Kathy Sheehan, director of the Hart Cluett Museum.

Kathy is our speaker this morning presenting “Uncle Sam: The Man and The Legend.

03/31/2026

Our April 2026 Newsletter is Here! Please like and share! Thank you so much!

12/27/2025

And just like that… the countdown begins again 🎄✨

12/10/2025