Thank you to all who attended and helped us Raise the Roof for Education!
Thursday November 6, 2025 at Wolferts Roost, Albany NY
Show your support for the Ten Broeck Mansion | Albany County Historical Association as we raise funds to “Raise the Roof III” for our new Education Center. Join us for the Premier Gala as we celebrate our mission to present and preserve the rich & diverse history and culture of Albany County.
Our goal is to complete the fundraising for our new Education Center, built on the site and in the form of the former 18-19th c. historic carriage barn and greenhouse. This space will allow us to serve the many children, family, seniors, and visitors from around the world who visit. Your support ensures we can welcome and educate our growing numbers of visitors and local families.
This center, named in honor of abolitionist and reformer Rosanna Vosburgh—who served as a long-time paid household manager for the Olcott family—is envisioned as a space for learning and engagement with Albany’s rich and diverse history and culture.
Thursday November 6 Event Information and Schedule
Honorees:
- African American Archive of Columbia County: for innovation in uncovering & presenting inclusive histories
- Paul Grondahl, Director, NYS Writers Institute: for sharing Albany’s stories with insight, nuance & compassion
- Devin Lander, New York State Historian: for championing New York State’s vital history with relevance
Want to show your support but are not able to attend? With appreciation for your generous donation.
Thank you for your support!
2025 Ten Broeck Raise the Roof III Gala (to date)
$40,000 in Challenge Gifts:
- Anonymous Donor (2)
- Bennett Family
Van Rensselaer Sponsor:
- Marilyn & Peter Douglas & additional gift
Olcott Sponsor:
- Douglas W. Olcott, Ph.D.
- Candace King Weir
Ten Broeck Builder:
- Tony & Mary Brankman
- Paula Hennessy & Mark Newbold
- Kenneth P. Mortensen Jr. & Aydin Alyari Tabrizi
- Frank & Sarah Slingerland
- Linda Weiss
Historian’s Circle:
- Marilyn Ammerman Bradley
- Matt Kirk
- Jennifer Jones Novak & Gary Chen
- Stephen & Judith Pagano
- Ed Swyer & Elizabeth Wild
Advocate’s Circle:
- Geoff Dunn
- Michael Heinel
- Marie A. Sarchiapone
- Walter R. Wheeler & Paul Selzam
- Ellen Zunon
Honorary Committee:
- Aimee Allaud
- Marty & Dena Bannan
- Rebecca & John Curtin
- Elizabeth & Christian Dribusch
- Pat & Joe Doherty
- Hon. Patricia Fahy
- Carol & Karl Felsen
- Paula Hemmings
- Lynda Karig Hohmann, MD
- Jay Harold Jakovic
- Eric & Priscilla Johnson
- Holly Katz & William Harris
- Kathryn & Timothy Kosto
- Jim & Nancy Liotta
- John J. McEneny (Jack)
- Dr. Carolyn McLaughlin, EdD
- Carl Morrone
- Mike & Diana O’Brien
- Mary Kate Owens
- Donna Passaretti
- Hon. Paul D. Tonko
- Sharon A. Wesley
Sponsors:
- Albany Distilling Co., Albany NY
- Red Maple Land Services, Altamont NY
- Winsupply, Albany NY
- Erika Reilly/Nusser Photography, Albany NY
- Capitol District Supply, Albany NY
- Common Roots Brewing Company, Albany & South Glens Falls NY (Common Roots Foundation)
- The Curtin Agency, Albany NY
- International Built-In Systems, Albany NY
- The Palace Theatre, Albany NY
- Austin & Co., Albany NY
- Krakat Guitar, Albany NY