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Jonathan Jones
Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is the City of Albany’s Commissioner of Recreation, Youth and Workforce Services, where he has served since January 2014. In his current position, he has initiated…
Gretchen Sorin
Gretchen Sorin I learned to love museums while prowling around the galleries of the Newark Museum with my brother when we were children. I found CGP as a college undergraduate…
April 15, 2025 Board Meeting Materials
Board meeting materials are below – in-person participation is encouraged, but a zoom link is available for those unable to attend in person. The in-person meeting will be held at…
The Underground Railroad in the Capital District
Albany was a busy port city throughout the nineteenth century. During its most active Underground Railroad days, the city was occupied by lumber and other businesses at the riverfront and numerous retail establishments along Market Street (our current Broadway), Pearl Street, and corresponding cross streets.
Schuyler Flatts Civil War Encampment
Some of the youth from the URHPCR Young Abolitionists participated in the Civil War Encampment at Schuler Flatts this weekend. We also had a table at the event where we…
Bonnets And Bayonets – A Young Abolitionist Fundraiser for URHPCR
Young Abolitionists are enjoying an evening of Victorian dancing at the fundraising program they organized called Bonnets and Bayonets: an Evening of Victorian Dance. The event included dance instruction, live…
