Exploring African American History – A Round Table Conversation
A round table conversation discussing historic materials available at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence – where the materials were found and how they are used.
A round table conversation discussing historic materials available at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence – where the materials were found and how they are used.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Underground Railroad Education Center has been named a recipient of a 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant, one of six grantees selected in New York. We’ll use this generous grant to provide the foundation of our new”Sow We Grow” Year-Round Accessible Indoor Intergenerational Food Gardening Project at our Historic Site and Community Gardens.