New York State, so often cast as a safe haven for freedom seekers and New York's abolitionist, was a hotbed of pro-slavery sentiment. Pushing back against the injustices of the institution of enslavement were various Hudson Valley residents whose voices and stories will be shared at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site on Sunday, June…
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Center for Social Justice and the Race & Ethnicity Rope Team host the Capital Region Underground Railroad Education Center and the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute on Tuesday, June 24 from 3–4 p.m. ET online. An online tour will showcase high school students in New York’s Capital Region who call themselves…
Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice, the Civic Engagement Rope Team, the Underground Railroad Education Center, and the Capital Region DEIBJ Leadership Consortium are thrilled to invite you to participate in our 2025 democratic engagement dialogue sessions. During each of the virtual sessions, our dialogue will focus on: -- collective exploration of the meaning and power…
Commemorate Juneteenth with the Albany County Black Legislative Caucus on Friday, June 13 from 11am-1pm. Activities will be held in the Cahill Room on the first floor of the County Building. Underground Railroad Education Center will present its Juneteenth exhibit prepared specifically for the day's program. Enjoy food, music, and information provided by local…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence - 518-621-7793. Tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books, puzzles,…
In light of the impact of the federal gutting of funds awarded to UREC for the Interpretive Center and for the Museum Studies Teen Program, UREC is engaging in an analysis of its efforts to financially sustain itself presently and on into the future. A group of board members, staff, and community volunteers are working…
Join in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its full committee planning sessions on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Refreshments will be provided as we are working across the dinner hour. We need folks who are interested…
Lavada Nahon, culinary historian and interpreter of African American history with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is the guest speaker addressing 'New York State's Investment in the Institution of Enslavement and its Legacy Today'. Nell Stokes, long time community activist and supporter of UREC will share her poetry. Maggie…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence - 518-621-7793. Tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books, puzzles,…
As part of the Erie Canal bicentennial commemoration, the Albany Symphony, the NYS Canal Corporation, and Hudson Crossing Park are presenting a festival day celebrating the rich, multifaceted history of Washington and Saratoga Counties, with an emphasis on the experiences of Black Americans, culminating in a free orchestra concert that will feature a thrilling world-premiere…
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…
Before the Civil War, while many American citizens believed slavery was necessary, there were many who were opposed to it and worked together to eliminate it. Come meet some of the Capital Region residents who helped freedom seekers to freedom, who worked to change laws, and worked to abolish the institution of slavery in New York State and…
