FEBRUARY’S MUSEUM SHOP BOOK & AUTHOR PROGRAM

AT THE ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART

ALBANY, NY— The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to announce its Museum Shop Book & Author Program for the month of February: BEFORE ALBANY: An Archaeology of Dutch-Native Relations in the Capital Region, 1600-1664 with James Bradley on Sunday, February 18 at 2:00 pm.

James Bradley, Ph.D is an archaeologist and educator specializing in the archaeology of Native American people of Northeastern North America and their cultures. His new book tells the story of how the Dutch newcomers represented by the West India Company and the Colony of Rensselaerswyck, interacted with the indigenous native people including the Mahicans, the Algonquin people who lived in the Hudson Valley, and the Mohawk, their Iroquoian neighbors to the west, in the first decades of the 17^th century. Dr. Bradley explores how recent archaeological work has given us new insights into this period.

The Museum Shop Book & Author Programs feature free lectures on recent books of special regional interest. Each talk is followed by a booksigning and books are available for purchase in the Museum Shop.

The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue in downtown Albany, one block from the New York State Capitol.  For more information on these programs, please visit www.albanyinstitute.org or call 518-463-4478. 

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Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a 501(c) 3 cultural and educational institution dedicated to public service.  As a museum, its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the art, history and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region from the 17th century to the present.  AIHA acquires collections, conducts research, produces publications, and offers a wide range of exhibitions, educational and public programs that appeal to diverse audiences ranging from pre-K to senior citizens.  The museum is open year round, Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is free to members and children under 6, $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and $4 for children ages 6-12.  The Albany Institute of History & Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums and chartered by the New York State Department of Education.