Join Local Celebrations for National Preservation Month: Scavenger Hunt, Birding Tours, and Historic Walks Await

May is National Preservation Month, a time to celebrate history with local events. A key event is the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, running until May 30. Participants can get forms from The Natty Dresser, Albany Visitors Association, and Albany Downtown Association. Forms must be returned to The Natty Dresser by May 30 for a chance to win a prize. The winner will be announced on May 31.

The Guided Birding Tour at Thompson’s Mills is another event to note. It's scheduled for May 4, 11, and 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bird experts Bill Freeland and Madelyn Antinucci will lead the tour, offering insights into birdlife and observation tips. Participants should wear waterproof boots and dress for outdoor activities. Free mill tours will also be available.

The 1st Avenue History Walking Tour and 2nd Avenue History Walking Tour are on May 7 and May 8, starting at 6 p.m. from Burkhart Square. The tours are free, but a $5 donation is suggested to support the Monteith House. The Natty Dresser sponsors the tours.

On May 11, The Natty Dresser will host the Albany Tweed Ride, a bike tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts. Participants should wear tweed and arrive by 9:30 a.m. for the costume and best bike contests. The ride ends at the Vintage Bicycle Show & Swap Meet, hosted by Deluxe Brewery.

The Cumberland Church Celebration Open House is on May 11, celebrating the church's 132nd anniversary. The event includes tours, cake, and a history of the building, which is being renovated into the Cumberland Community Events Center. Other events are the SE Young & Son Building Tour on May 14 and the History Through Headstones Tour on May 22, sponsored by Albany Regional Museum and Riverside Cemetery.

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