Resigster at: Troy, Lansingburgh, Oakwood Cemetery Trivia Night
How well do you know Troy, Lansingburgh, and Oakwood Cemetery? Bring a team or come as an individual. Play to win prizes and enjoy light munchies while volunteer Richard Dauchy tests your knowledge of 175 years of Oakwood.
Cost $20.00. Held in the Historic Earl Gardiner Chapel
Sorry this event is currently Sold Out.
Relax with some tea and an assortment of delicious confections in the exquisite ’gorgeous room’ of the Gardner Earl Chapel. You’ll be surrounded by the rich jewel colors of stained glass windows and intricate marble mosaics.
A mini – history of the chapel will complete the day.
Reservations: Please call (518) 328-0090 to make a reservation. Register with the number in your party. Each table accommodates 4 people. $25.00 per person. If you get an answering machine please leave a call back number.
Register: For Spring Bird Walk Tour
Join us for a quiet spring bird walk 🐦🌿 through historic Oakwood Cemetery. All levels of birders including beginners are welcome on this easy stroll. We’ll listen and look for colorful migrants like orioles and warblers. If you’ve never seen a Bluebird this could be your chance! Bring binoculars & wear sturdy shoes. A few loaner binoculars may be available. Clint Anglin, Naomi Jaffe and Heidi Klinowski will lead this annual rite of Spring. Meet at the Chapel flagpole.
Register: Civil War Tour
Step into Oakwood Cemetery’s Civil War history 🎫We are thrilled to welcome back local historian Michael Barrett, so please join our guided Civil War Tour and walk the grounds where soldiers, nurses, and local leaders are laid to rest. Hear their stories and learn how the war shaped our community.
Meet at the Chapel flagpole. This is a A Walking and Driving Tour.
Unplug & Connect to
Inner Peace:
Sound Event at the Earl
Give Yourself the gift of peace and serenity with a peaceful, relaxing, grounding, balancing, renewing and revitalizing Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation. You are invited to unplug and connect to inner peace & serenity and honor Earth Day with a grounding, peaceful, relaxing, renewing & revitalizing Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation.
Register at: Oakwood Cemetery Double Chapel Tour
This 2 - for - 1 tour begins at the Warren Chapel, where Christie Fronhofer will tell you about the generations of Warrens who helped shape life in Troy from the Revolutionary War to the 1990s. You’ll get a rare glimpse of the interior of this once privately owned mausoleum. Then the tour continues at the breathtaking Earl Chapel with Heidi Klinowski who will tell the story of the young man who inspired this magnificent example of Victorian splendor.
This tour costs $20.00. This event begins at the Warren Chapel, so please park near the Warren Chapel.
Register at: Troy Centric Perspective on the Rural Cemetery Movement
Joe Pyle starts by discussing public and family burial grounds in Troy and the US Rural Cemetery movement. Joe continues by sharing his research on Colonel Derrick Lane, a fighter in the Revolutionary War, who now lies in Oakwood Cemetery.
This Tour costs $15.00. Meet at the Earl Chapel.
A view of the War that created our nation from the women's perspective. Famous and unknown heroines of the time. Their service is fascinating not only in its variety, but in its genuine importance in gaining independence.
$10pp | Earl Chapel Meetup | Friends of Oakwood Cemetery
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/thanksgiving-weekend-winter-luminary-tour
Be enchanted by Oakwood under the stars in a winter wonderland. Stroll through a luminary-lit path to a hot chocolate and cookie stop at the beautiful Warren Chapel. This tour starts in the Earl Chapel where you can capture your evening at our photo area. This is a self-guided tour to enjoy at your own pace.
$15pp | Chapel Meetup | Heidi Klinowski
Children under 12 free. | Limited to 30 participants.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/thanksgiving-weekend-gardner-earl-memorial-chapel-tour
Looking for something different to do on this holiday weekend? Join us for a tour of the breathtaking Gardner Earl Chapel. Hear the story of the young man who inspired this magnificent National Historic Landmark as you marvel at the Victorian grandeur of spectacular stained glass windows, marble mosaics, and stone carvings. You’ll have the option to peek into one of the old cremation retorts.
$20pp | Flagpole Meetup
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/family-mausoleums-of-oakwood
Oakwood volunteers lead you on a combination walking/driving tour to several opulent mausoleums at Oakwood. They will share the stories of the wealthy families that rest here and a rare glimpse inside some of these beautiful memorials.
$20pp | Flagpole Meetup | Heidi Klinowkski
Bring a flashlight. Wear sturdy shoes.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/twilight-cemetery-tour
Discover the history and beauty of Oakwood as we amble through the darkening cemetery. We’ll visit the graves of a variety of our “residents” and learn how they lived and died. The grave of Uncle Sam, the Overlook at sunset, and a gushing waterfall are highlights. We may see or hear some of Oakwood’s wildlife too!
$25pp | Flagpole Meetup | Bring a flashlight
Tours will leave at:
6pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm, and 7pm
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/stories-from-the-stones
Back by popular demand! This guided tour goes deep into Oakwood at twilight with the glow of a lantern to light the way. Guides will lead us on a one-mile walk to select gravesites. We will meet with costumed interpreters who will share their amazing stories. NOTE: This is not a “haunted” tour.
Two historic Chapels for the price of one!
Tickets are $20/per person. Children under 12 are free.
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/double-chapel-tour-twice-as-nice
Start out at the Warren Chapel at 9:00 and hear the rich history of the founding family of Troy, the Warrens.
Then, walk or drive to the Gardner Earl Chapel, where you will tour this beautiful jewel of Troy. Learn about the architecture, the building of the chapel, and the history of this beautiful building while taking in the Tiffany stained glass windows. The tour ends here, but please feel free to walk the beautiful grounds and take in the view from the overlook.
Free | Lawn in Front of Earl Chapel | Bring Chairs
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/family-night-concert-on-the-lawn
Bring the entire family and enjoy free pony rides and the music of the Colonie Town Band. Children will have the opportunity to conduct the band. Snacks will be available for purchase.
Free | Flagpole Meetup
No registration necessary.
Join Oakwood Cemetery and the Veterans of Lansingburgh for our annual wreath-laying ceremony, ringing of the Meneely Bell, and placement of flags at the Soldiers' Plot. Several community organizations will also be represented.
$25pp | Chapel Meetup | Hosted by the Friends of Oakwood Cemetery
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/tea-at-the-earl
Join us for tea in the exquisite Gardner Earl Chapel. Reserve a table in the gorgeous room while bathing in the rich jewel colors of the beautiful stained-glass windows. Enjoy tea or coffee and an assortment of delicious confections. A mini-history of the chapel will complete the day.
May 3, 2025 | 8am-10:30am | $15pp | Flagpole Meetup |Heidi Klinowski
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/spring-bird-walk
All levels, including beginners, are welcome on this annual Rite of Spring. Led by experienced birder and Oakwood Volunteer Heidi Klinowski, we’ll look for colorful birds like Orioles and Bluebirds and keep an eye (and ear) out for exciting visitors like warblers, vultures, or even a Bald Eagle. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes. A few loaner binoculars may be available.
$10pp | Warren Chapel Meetup | Christie Fronhofer
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/open-house-at-the-warren-chapel
Here is your chance to catch a rare glimpse inside this fascinating structure. The Warren Chapel, once the only privately owned property in the cemetery, opens its doors to visitors. Hear how generations of Warrens shaped the city of Troy from the Revolutionary War up until the 1990s. It contains one of the last remaining operating Meneely Bells in its beautiful bell tower.
We are offering the gift of Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation and all of the peace, balance, serenity and health benefits that go with it at Oakwood Cemetery’s Historic Earl Chapel on Saturday January 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. This Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation is offered on a pro bono basis with donations made on-site at the event; all donations go to supporting the cemetery in its 175th year.
Space is Limited. Reserve your spot with name and email address, only, by clicking on the link below or registering at www.emeraldmindbody.com
Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation
We hope to see you at Oakwood Cemetery on the 18th!
This is a brand-new tour and we couldn’t be more excited!
Be enchanted by Oakwood under the stars in a winter wonderland. Stroll through a luminary-lit path to the hot chocolate stop at the beautiful Warren Chapel, where we will enjoy festive jingles
We’ll meet at the Earl Chapel.
Register HERE.
Fans of The Gilded Age series will love the castle-like Earl Chapel (complete with gargoyle!)
This National Historic Landmark has an interior of breathtaking Victorian splendor, including spectacular Tiffany and Matland stained-glass windows, marble mosaics, and oak and stone carvings.
Heidi Klinowski will lead two tours, sharing the story of the young man who inspired this gorgeous building.
DON’T DELAY, AS THESE TOURS WILL SELL OUT!
Both tours will be offered Nov. 30.
Register for our 1pm tour HERE.
Register for our 2:30pm tour HERE.
$10pp/children under 12 free. Limited to 30 participants per tour.
Geralyn and Michael O’Reilly, certified sound meditation practitioners, use sound as a vehicle to promote deep relaxation, offering many health benefits.
Join the Friends of Oakwood as we kick off our 2024 tour season with this first of five Sound Meditation sessions.
Sessions are scheduled for:
Nov. 20 | 6pm-7pm
The cost is $30pp, per session. Bring a mat, cushions, a blanket, or anything to make you feel cozy as you immerse yourself in the sounds from the Earl Chapel’s amazing acoustics.
Register HERE.
Geralyn and Michael O’Reilly, certified sound meditation practitioners, use sound as a vehicle to promote deep relaxation, offering many health benefits.
Join the Friends of Oakwood as we kick off our 2024 tour season with this first of five Sound Meditation sessions.
Sessions are scheduled for:
Sept. 18 | 6pm-7pm
Nov. 20 | 6pm-7pm
The cost is $30pp, per session. Bring a mat, cushions, a blanket, or anything to make you feel cozy as you immerse yourself in the sounds from the Earl Chapel’s amazing acoustics.
Register HERE.
Be sure to clue in on the fun on this scavenger hunt. Pick up your hunt instructions between 5pm-6pm at the Earl Chapel, where your start time will be recorded. All entries must be turned in by
7:30.pm Hunt on your own or form a team of up to 4 people.
Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team with the most correct answers in the quickest time. Ties will be broken by drawing.
Register HERE.
Hear fascinating stories from veteran tour guide Heidi Klinowski as we visit the monuments of Troy’s movers and shakers, war veterans, educators, inventors, and more. The grave of “Uncle Sam” and the panoramic overlook at sunset are included highlights.
Meet at the Cemetery flagpole. Be sure to bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes!
Register here.
Bring the kids to this ANNUAL family-friendly concert with the Colonie Town band!
They’ll help conduct the music! This event is fun for all.
Geralyn and Michael O’Reilly, certified sound meditation practitioners, use sound as a vehicle to promote deep relaxation, offering many health benefits.
Join the Friends of Oakwood as we kick off our 2024 tour season with this first of five Sound Meditation sessions.
Sessions are scheduled for:
July 24 | 6pm-7pm ** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!
Sept. 18 | 6pm-7pm
Nov. 20 | 6pm-7pm
The cost is $30pp, per session. Bring a mat, cushions, a blanket, or anything to make you feel cozy as you immerse yourself in the sounds from the Earl Chapel’s amazing acoustics.
Register HERE.
The Gilded Age was a time of tremendous industrialization and rapid economic growth, especially in Troy, NY. As you sip champagne at the Lookout, you'll meet some of Troy's elite who shaped our country with their ambitious visions and amassed sizable fortunes.
This tour is hosted by Kathy Sheehan, Troy City Historian and consultant to the acclaimed HBO series, The Gilded Age, much of which is filmed in Troy, NY, including scenes at the Cemetery.
Only a limited number of tickets will be sold for this unique event. Ages 21 and up only.
Meet at the Oakwood Cemetery Flagpole.
The fee for this special tour is $30/pp.
Register HERE.
This wide-ranging, constantly changing walking tour covers the history of the rural cemetery movement and many sites and families that are only sometimes included in other tours.
Host Michael Barrett, Emeritus Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, always has something new to add!
Bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. The tour meets at the Cemetery flagpole.
Register HERE.
Hosted by noted historian Michael Barrett, this not-so-well-known area of the cemetery contains a number of important people and families who were instrumental in the later phase in Troy's incredible history. Come meet educators, industrialists, inventors, brewers, and more.
Register here.
Flagpole Meetup
All levels, including beginners, are welcome on this annual Rite of Spring and easy stroll, exploring a variety of habitats, led by our Friends of Oakwood Volunteer and life member of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club. We'll look for returning migrants like the Oriole and Indigo Bunting and keep an eye (and ear) out for regulars like Bluebirds, Red-Tailed Hawk, and maybe a Bald Eagle.
Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes. A few loaner binoculars may be available.
The cost for this walk is $15pp.
Meet at the Oakwood Cemetery Flagpole
This tour is led by Heidi Klinowski, Friends of Oakwood Volunteer and life member of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club.
Register HERE.
The Warren Chapel, built in 1860, is a stone church built in the English-country Gothic style, designed by noted architect Henry Dudley of New York. It has a nave, cross-transept plan, lancet windows, and a recessed pointed-arch entrance with a small rosette above. Here's your chance to catch a rare glimpse inside this fascinating structure.
Oakwood Cemetery and Friend of Oakwood Cemetery Christie Fronhofer hosts the open house.
The cost for the open house is $10.00 pp.
Enjoy the beauty of the Cemetery's Gardner Earl Chapel and its excellent acoustics as you listen to seasonal songs by the Highlight Acting Troupe. Sing along with your favorites. Then enjoy cocoa and cookies as we await the arrival of a surprise visitor!
