Upcoming Events

Fort Orange Garden Club Plant Sale and Town of Colonie Conservation Day

Saturday, May 9                    

Annual Fort Orange Garden Club Plant Sale and Town of Colonie Conservation Day

9:00am-1:00pm

Always a wonderful harbinger of Spring, the Fort Orange Garden Club Plant Sale is slated for Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the Buhrmaster Barn from 9:00am until 1:00pm.  Plan to come early to get the best selection of beautiful annuals, quality perennials, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and planters.  Members will be on hand to help you with your gardening questions as well. 

Additionally, the Blue Creek Garden Club will sell their popular bird seed wreaths in the Potting Shed and provide a fun kid’s craft.

The Town of Colonie Conservation Day will be held in the tent next to the Barn.  Supervisor Peter G. Crummey, the Town Board and the Town’s Conservation Advisory Council are sponsoring the distribution of free tree seedlings and mulch, together with informative stations promoting conservation.

Schenectady Historical Society will present a local history of spirits

Thursday, April 30

Schenectady Spirits: Local Tapsters and Taverns

Presented by Schenectady Historical Society

5:30 – 6:30pm

Free for members; $5 for not-yet members.  Reservation required.

Alcohol has played a prominent role in Schenectady’s story.  From colonial roots to today’s craft brew revival, these potent beverages have invited commerce and controversy. 

Please call us to reserve your seat! Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

April 23, 5:30pm performance

Thursday, April 23

Lost Radio Rounders                                    

5:30-6:30pm

Free for members; $5 for not-yet members.  Reservation required.

New York State's rich history will be explored through song in this engaging and entertaining concert event. Since 2009 Lost Radio Rounders have specialized in musical/historical programs for libraries, museums and historical societies. Visit the Lost Radio Rounders YouTube Channel for a taste of what they do. 

Please call us at 518-783-1435 to reserve your seat!  Refreshments will be served following the performance.

Annual Appeal open through May 1, 2026

Dear Friends of Pruyn House,

In just a few short weeks our Annual Appeal comes to a close, MAY 1, 2026.

With your consistent help we have met or exceeded our goals for this important fundraiser for many years. 

At present we are just $4,000 away from reaching our goal of $40,000 to make much needed improvements to the Buhrmaster Barn windows and ventilation. This beloved venue is home to our summer concert series and many other public events throughout the year. 

Please take this opportunity to invest in the future of the Pruyn House Cultural Complex by sending your contribution to: 

Friends of Pruyn House Annual Appeal

P.O. Box 1254

Latham, NY 12110 

Thank you for your support!

Friends of Pruyn House

Board of Trustees

For the month of April, Friends of Pruyn House will receive $1 per purchased Community Bag!

We have great news!  Friends of Pruyn House has been selected as a non-profit partner in the Hannaford Community Bag Program!  When you purchase a $2.50 reusable bag at Hannaford, 579 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, Pruyn House will receive a $1 donation!   

Thank you Hannaford!

We are offering six summer concerts in the Barn with a diverse line-up.

Our Concerts in the Barn series of summer performances will start on Wednesday, July 8th.  Music is performed from 6:00-8:00pm.  All the historic buildings at the Pruyn House Cultural Center are open to the public for tours from 5:00-6:00pm.

Here's are lineup:

Wednesday, July 8th           The McKrells - Celtic music

Wednesday, July 15            Cathy & the Dropouts - 50's Night!

Wednesday, July 22            Annie & the Hedonists - Americana

Wednesday, July 29            High Peaks Bluegrass Band

Wednesday, August 5         David McCarthy & the Very Deep - covers of your favorite songs

Wednesday, August 12       Get Up Jack - Irish Night
       

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!