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SUMMARY:Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel\, the pop-up exhibits move from one community space to the next\, ensuring Black history remains visible and accessible.\nOur first exhibit Working the Waters explores the lives and labor of Black men and women who worked on ships\, built communities\, and navigated freedom. The exhibit invites visitors to re-imagine life on the Hudson River and the histories that unfolded upon it.\nWorking the Waters is on view now through October 31st at Albany’s City Hall
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/working-the-waters-black-mariners-on-the-hudson-river-1800s/
LOCATION:Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and at 2:00pm. Please call 518-621-7793 or email us at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ to register \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. \nDon’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-13/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Labor Day. We wish you a pleasant Labor Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-labor-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T170000
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CREATED:20260526T222157Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Board Executive Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Board Committee of Underground Railroad Education Center meets virtually at 4pm on the second Tuesday of each month. A zoom link will be sent via email to board officers. If you are not an Executive Committee member but do have something you would like to have included in the UREC Board Meeting agenda\, please contact Paul Stewart at 518-621-7793 or via the Contact us Page on the UREC website.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-board-executive-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224834Z
CREATED:20260428T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224834Z
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SUMMARY:Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
DESCRIPTION:Seniors in the Albany\, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning illustrators\, Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. \nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays\, August 14 – October 16\, 2026 \nRegister online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited \n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided \n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-at-urec-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T231321Z
CREATED:20260322T225808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T231321Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. \nDon’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-12/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224451Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224451Z
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SUMMARY:CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-5/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
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SUMMARY:UREC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly URHPCR Board Meetings are open to the public. Pay us a visit. Listen in on the discussions that inform implementation of the mission-based vision of UREC. Board meetings are hybrid. \nPlease contact Mary Liz Stewart\, Executive Director\, to inform her of your intent to attend. Directions will be provided for accessing the Zoom meeting. \nMary Liz Stewart – (518) 621-7793 or https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \nThis will be a hybrid meeting — in-person at The Myers Residence and via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230438Z
CREATED:20260115T225209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T230438Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity: the Revolution and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore three of Albany’s finest historic sites and museums to explore stories of abolition\, freedom\, immigration and labor at the Ten Broeck Mansion\, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, and the Irish American Heritage Museum.\nTours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage  Museum\nTour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm\nTour continues at 5:00 pm at The Myers Residence \nImmersion Tours for 2026: \n\nJune 18\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\n\n\nTickets available by clicking HERE.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-the-revolution-and-beyond-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224905Z
CREATED:20260429T140637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224905Z
UID:5269-1789740000-1789745400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
DESCRIPTION:Seniors in the Albany\, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning illustrators\, Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. \nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays\, August 14 through October 16\, 2026 \nRegister online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited \n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided \n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-at-urec-5/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T231624Z
CREATED:20260322T225644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T231624Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. \nDon’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-11/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224552Z
CREATED:20260526T224509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224552Z
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SUMMARY:CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-9/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T225636Z
CREATED:20260430T131950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T225636Z
UID:5274-1790344800-1790350200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Art - Workshop a UREC
DESCRIPTION:Seniors in the Albany\, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning artists Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. \nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays\, August 14 – October 16 – 2pm-3:30pm \nRegister online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited \n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided \n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-a-urec/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145100Z
CREATED:20260724T224103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145100Z
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SUMMARY:Sojourner Truth: a New York State Hero bus trip
DESCRIPTION:Sojourner Truth\, born enslaved in New York State\, overcame enormous obstacles to become a nationally known speaker and activist for equal rights and justice. Spending her life\, both enslaved and free\, in Kingston\, New York\, she is a woman to be celebrated! Join the Underground Railroad Education Center on Saturday\, September 26 for a coach bus trip to Kingston to learn about and celebrate this advocate for freedom and justice. \nBus transportation from Albany to the sites in Kingston and back to Albany is arranged with Brown Coach. \nBus tickets:  \n\n$35 for UREC members\n$40 for non-member Early Bird tickets until September 1\, 2026\n$50 for non-member tickets purchased after September 1\, 2026\n$25 for Students (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)\n\n  \nCan’t afford a bus ticket but want to participate? We’ve got you covered! On the Registration form\, click  Request Scholarship Support and complete the requested information. \nCan you be a Scholarship Sponsor? – Sponsor a ticket or tickets for those who would like to participate but cannot afford a ticket. On the Registration form\, please check the Sponsor box and complete the requested information. You can register online or by mail. \n\nRegister and Buy Tickets Online / Request a Scholarship\nDownload\, Print\, and Mail or Hand Deliver Registration and Ticket Request PDF\n\nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and ask for Sarah\, Paul\, or Mary Liz\, or email us at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \nWe’ll start our day at The Myers Residence at 194 Livingston Avenue \n\nBus boarding time at The Myers Residence – 8:30am-8:50pm\nBus departure from The Myers Residence – 9:00am sharp\nBus departure time from Kingston – 8:00pm\nBus return time at The Myers Residence – 9:00pm\n\nParking – park on Third Street\, at the back of The Myers Residence Campus. Google directions – use 103 Third Street and 99 Third Street to help locate The Myers Residence Campus. The Campus facing Third Street is between Lark Street and North Swan Street. \nEach participant will receive a gift bag with light refreshments\, a copy of The Narrative of Sojourner Truth\, and a booklet detailing out the day’s itinerary\, restaurant options\, and other activities available. Lunch and dinner are bring your own or visit a local restaurant\, all within easy walking distance of tour stops. \nLooking forward to seeing you on Saturday\, September 26!\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/sjourner-truth-a-new-york-state-hero-bus-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T232544Z
CREATED:20260904T232526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T232544Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Clean Up and Beautify Day at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Bring out the garden gloves and get ready to pretty up The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence Campus. Join with Alpha Phi Omega students from RPI and College of St. Rose Alumni from 10am – 3pm. Planting\, mowing\, reboxing library books\, cleaning jewel weed out of the Shade Garden\, and more. Only have an hour? Come on over! Have more time? Come on over. A great way to meet other community folks and contribute to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. \nTours of The Myers Residence will be cancelled for today. \nSee you soon! \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/volunteer-clean-up-and-beautify-day-at-the-myers-residence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224633Z
CREATED:20260526T224100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224633Z
UID:5320-1790622000-1790629200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-7/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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