YALI 2023 UREC Documentary
Agents of Change: An Underground Railroad Education Center Documentary This documentary tells the story of Albany’s Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC). It was created by group of teens from UREC’s…
News 13: Juneteenth represents when enslaved people earned their freedom
By WNYT Updated: June 18, 2024 – 7:23 AM Published: June 17, 2024 – 2:19 PM NewsChannel 13’s Faith King sat down with public historian Lacy Wilson and Paul Stewart,…
News 10: Black history preserved, showcased at Myers House
by: Carina Dominguez Posted: Feb 27, 2024 / 06:14 PM EST ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany’s Underground Railroad history is preserved and showcased at the Stephen and Harriet Myers House.…
UREC Story on Channel 6
by Shawn Robinson Channel 6 News Thu, February 22nd 2024 at 6:38 PM ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, first home to African American boat captain…
WAMC: UREC raising funds for new interpretive center
By Sarah LaDuke (WAMC) UREC’s founders, Paul and Mary Liz Stewart had the opportunity to speak on WAMC’s Round Table. LISTEN HERE
Interpretive Center Press Conference 06-28-24
Assemblymember Fahy Announces $2 Million Towards Interpretive Center Assemblymember Pat Fahy, in collaboration with Assemblymember John McDonald, announced a $2 million grant towards the creation of Underground Railroad Education Center’s…
Juneteenth celebrations honor African American history, culture – Spectrum News
Juneteenth celebrations honor African American history, culture As Juneteenth approaches, communities across the country are coming together to celebrate the end of legalized slavery and honor the resilience and courage…
News 13: Albany High students behind part of effort to move Philip Schuyler statue
Albany High students behind part of effort to move Philip Schuyler statue Subrina Dhammi WNYT Segment 1: Albany High School Junior Franz Gopaulsingh is one of five students who put…
Times Union: Gen. Schuyler statue to go in storage
Gen. Schuyler statue to go in storage as committee determines next location By H. Rose Schneider for the Times Union ALBANY — A statue of Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler outside…
Albany mayor: Philip Schuyler statue to move in weeks
Albany mayor: Philip Schuyler statue to move in weeks From WNYT, News Channel 13 Published: March 16, 2023 – 4:21 PM The General Philip Schuyler statue will be removed from…
