Founded in 1972, the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway helps the communities in the Capital District of New York to celebrate, to preserve, and to profit from its historic industrial legacy. It does so through education, preservation, advocacy, and development programs.
- Conduct tours illustrating the industrial heritage of the area.
- Provide school programs at the primary, secondary, and college levels.
- Oversee operation of Troy’s RiverSpark Visitor Center.
- Oversee development of the Burden Iron Works Museum.
- Present an annual award for achievements in historic preservation.
- Preserve relevant artifacts and document collections.
- And more.
- You can call or fax us at:
518-274-5267
- Send email to Executive Director, P. Thomas Carroll at:
- Visit or write to us at our headquarters located at:
The Burden Iron Works Museum
Foot of Polk Street
Troy, NY(At the moment, the Museum is open by appointment only.)
- Take the South Troy Exit onto Route 378 East. Get into the leftmost lane as you cross the bridge. Hug the double yellow lines in the center of the road through two traffic lights.
- At the third traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. Continue over the railroad tracks and past the concrete wall.
- Turn right onto East Industrial Parkway. After passing the concrete wall, enter the Museum from the driveway just beyond it. The front door faces the railroad tracks.
