when was albany established
Later, Albany was the crossroads of American liberty and the capital of the Empire State. With its central location and a legacy of hospitable inns, halls, and hotels, Albany has been a popular meeting place for more than 300 years. Albany also is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Founded in 1624 as a trading post called Fort Orange, the resulting settlement was renamed Albany when New Netherland became New York in 1664.