State History

This article originally appeared on the Altamont Enterprise Regional website.

As the United States and all manner of local governments prepare for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, Albany County officials are eager to get into the fold.

Legislators Jeff Perlee, of Altamont, and Dennis Feeney, of Guilderland, have introduced legislation that would form the county’s USA-250 commission, with appointments to be made by the county executive, legislature, and the tourism group Discover Albany. 

Perlee told The Enterprise that he hopes that the 250-year anniversary of the revolution will provide an opportunity to highlight the county’s role as a setting for some of the revolution’s most critical developments. Read more...