# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History & Hops: Fire, Ice, and Fierce Competition—19th Century Fire Engine Showdowns
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Raise a pint and step back in time with Senior Historian and Curator Brad Utter as we explore the high-stakes world of 19th-century fire engine trials! Hear the stories behind two legendary and controversial competitions that had crowds cheering, newspapers buzzing, and reputations on the line. From hand-pulled engines duking it out on community streets to steamers battling it out on the frozen Hudson River, discover the drama, rivalries, and even rumored shenanigans that made these events the talk of the age.

This fun, interactive program is free to attend. Food and drink are not included, but are available for individual purchase at the venue.

Learn more: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/history-and-hops-fire-engine-showdowns
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/history-and-hops-fire-ice-and-fierce-competition—19th-century-fire-engine-showdowns/200029625233437
- **Event Categories**: contests, performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Common Roots Albany Outpost
- **lat**: 42.65414
- **long**: -73.74773
- **full address**: Common Roots Albany Outpost, 19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207-2311, United States

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- **organizer**: New York State Museum (https://allevents.in/org/new-york-state-museum/9013138)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Common Roots Albany Outpost, 19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207-2311, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** New York State Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about History & Hops: Fire, Ice, and Fierce Competition—19th Century Fire Engine Showdowns ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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