Upcoming Events

Please join The Friends of Pruyn House in supporting the Shaker Middle School’s Food Pantry/Backpack Project!

The Friends of Pruyn House are once again partnering with Shaker Middle School's Food Pantry/ Backpack project for a food drive! One day only, October 27th, from 10am to noon, please drop off backpack sized nonperishable food items to the Brizzell residence (early drop-offs can be left in the driveway) at 562 Loudon Rd-- Rt. 9. Thank you for your support of this important cause!

Join a community of crafters in the Pruyn House Parlors for two hours of dedicated crafting time during this series, hosted by Pruyn House Curator, Jessica Nelson. Held selected Thursday evenings 5:30-7:30, community members of all kinds are welcome to bring their current projects with them as we restore the parlor to one of its original functions, as a space for handicrafts and socialization. We will not have supplies on hand (so bring what you need) and we will not be teaching crafts during these sessions, but if you have a question on your project in progress, someone who attends might be able to help you out. Scheduled dates are October 29th, November 5th and 19th, and December 3rd. If you wish to RSVP, call (518)783-1435 or email pruynhouse@townofcolonie.gov. 

Friends of Pruyn House and the Town of Colonie invite you to Meet the Curator, a talk and reception given by Jessica Nelson, Pruyn House's new Curator. Join us either in person or virtually on October 15th, 5:30-7:30. Learn about Jessica’s PhD research, which worked to define what a Dutch identity looked like in the 17th century and how that identity translated to the colonies of New Netherland and St. Eustatius, hear about her prior work in museums, and see what her plans are for the Pruyn House. If you join us in person, a reception with snacks and conversation will follow. Please RSVP if planning to come in person, so we have enough seats (and snacks) to accommodate everyone in the Parlors! RSVP @ pruynhouse@townofcolonie.gov or (518)783-1435.

Fort Orange Garden Club Plastic Bag Recyling

Fort Orange Garden Club and the Friends of Pruyn House are participating in an exciting new recycling program.   We are now accepting the following items in a recycling bin in the Pruyn House basement:

Produce bags

Store bags

Ice bags

Ziploc and other re-closable bags

Cereal box liners

Case over-wrap (such as cases of water, paper towels, toilet paper)

Bread bags

Newspaper sleeves

Dry cleaning bags

Bubble wrap

Plastic e-commerce mailers

Please collect and bring them to the Pruyn House; Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3:30.

Thank you!

We love visitors at the Pruyn House and are happy to give a free tour.  Although appointments are appreciated, they are not necessary.  Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm.

Thank you!