Historical Events

National Historic Preservation Month

For updated information about events and fun activities happening for Preservation Month which happens every year in May, visit our Events Calendar or our blog, both of which have information about activities for the month. You can find out more about events throughout the country at the National Trust for Historic Preservation website. Part of Albany’s grace is that we work with our many business and government partners to keep you engaged. So let’s get excited about how to stay in touch and celebrate history!

Antiques in the Streets

Each September, the Saturday after Labor Day is the traditional date to browse through Historic Downtown Albany with antiques literally filling the streets. For more information regarding this event, contact the Albany Antique Mall, 541-704-0109.

Summer Historic Homes Tour

Held the last Saturday in July, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. this summer tour emphasizes architecture and will feature several historic homes in various states of restoration. Homeowners and hosts will be available to answer questions about restoration efforts, historic house maintenance and why they chose Albany as home. For tour information call 541-928-0911 or 800-526-2256.

Summer Home Tour Video

Watch the summer home tour video and get a feel for what it’s like.

Christmas Tour

On the second Sunday in December, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., you can take a self-guided tour past several historic homes and experience the sights and sounds of the Victorian holiday. For information, call 541-928-0911 or 800-526-2256.

History Through Headstones Tour

If you’ve always been fascinated by the elaborate headstones and cemetery artwork of bygone eras, come to Albany in mid-July for this walking tour. It takes visitors through Albany’s pioneer cemeteries, where you can learn the stories behind the monuments. The tour takes place annually in July and is sponsored by the Albany Regional Museum, 541-967-7122 for details.

Night-Time Magic

Once again, the Albany Visitors Association is helping to make the holiday season bright by sponsoring the Annual Night Time Magic Holiday Light Program. Residents are encouraged to enter a contest for best use of lights in decorating the exterior of their homes. People wishing to drive the route to look at the participating locations can pick up a list of participants and a map at the Albany Visitors Association beginning mid-December. Lights will be on through December. Call the Albany Visitors Association for more information, 541-928-0911 or 800-526-2256.

Full calendar of events

For even more great year-round events, visit our monthly event calendar.