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SUMMARY:Tour Experience at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence - appropriate for older children and adults
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\n  \nSeniors – $8\nAdults – $10\nChildren 5-12 years – $5\nUnder 5 years – Free\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experience-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-appropriate-for-older-children-and-adults/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T190000
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SUMMARY:UREC Reads: How to be an Antiracist - by Ibram X. Kendi - LAST SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Join with others to discuss Kendi’s compelling treatise on antiracism. With his reader-friendly style\, Kendi draws the reader in from the first page to the last. \n“Ibram X. Kendi’s concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America–but even more fundamentally\, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place\, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like\, and how we can play an active role in building it. \nIn his memoir\, Kendi weaves together an electrifying combination of ethics\, history\, law\, and science–including the story of his own awakening to antiracism–bringing it all together in a cogent\, accessible form. He begins by helping us rethink our most deeply held\, if implicit\, beliefs and our most intimate personal relationships (including beliefs about race and IQ and interracial social relations) and reexamines the policies and larger social arrangements we support. How to Be an Antiracist promises to become an essential book for anyone who wants to go beyond an awareness of racism to the next step of contributing to the formation of a truly just and equitable society.” (https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist) \nUREC Reads will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month as a hybrid event from 5:30-7pm. In-person will be at The Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany with virtual via Zoom. Copies of Kendi’s book are available at local libraries as well as at https://www.thriftbooks.com/ for as little as $4.79\, as well as at Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza (https://www.bhny.com/) and other bookstores. \n\nApril 12 – chapters 16\, 17\, 18\n\nRegister on Zoom using this link – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOCgrD0uEtEZCnzA54oakabmdOLx-fgc   \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/how-to-be-an-antiracist-by-ibram-x-kendi/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240212T220119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T220837Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Stories with UREC & Lori Kochanski
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling ALL regional Albany NY Residents with a story to tell… Looking for the next 2024 “First Friday” thing-to-do? Learn how to weave YOUR story into a unique piece of art that you can take home with you! \nEXPLORE how art\, in this case weaving\, tells a story without words about the artist and their community. These workshops create opportunities for self-expression through making something with your own two hands. Participants may bring an article of clothing or piece of fabric that they no longer wear – and that holds a special memory. Using cardboard looms each participant will weave a small piece of fabric that represents a significant story or moment in their life. \nThere will also be a chance to participate in creating a large-scale community weaving. Weaving and art making has often been a way to retell the story of people gathered in a certain place and time. This community weaving project will be an expression of many stories coming together to tell a story of what it means to be a neighbor. \nThe finished project will become part of a permanent collection to be exhibited at UREC’s FUTURE Interpretive Center on Livingston Avenue. \nSpace is limited! Reserve your spot NOW \nABOUT LORI: Lori Kochanski is a fiber artist with a focus on weaving and knitting. She combines her love of fiber and fabric and people to create storied pieces of art. Lori also works with the city of Albany as a Neighborhood Specialist. Lori’s studio at the Albany Barn is named the Riparian Zone Studio. In nature\, the riparian zone is the fertile\, messy and necessary place where the water meets the land. Her space and time at the Albany Barn have certainly been fertile and necessary for growing and stretching as an artist in community. Today\, Lori finds deep joy in her art and the people she has met through her work. Much like her weaving\, she herself is constantly being transformed.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/weaving-stories-with-urec-lori-kichanski-05-03/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240401T172407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T150239Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center Groundbreaking on Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with UREC at an Interpretive Center groundbreaking ceremony on Earth Day\, Monday\, April 22 at 2pm on the Livingston Avenue properties. We continue to move forward in pursuit of the constructing of this net-zero CORE Living Building Challenge certified building that will open up activity and program possibilities that up until now have only been dreams. The cutting edge design and technology integrated into this structure will complement the rich history and culture in the community where it will be located.\nRain or shine\, we look forward to your joining us\, President Doreen Harris of NYSERDA\, dignitaries and community members at 2pm on the Livingston Avenue properties on Monday\, April 22 to celebrate all that has led up to the development of this building and all that remains to be done to bring it alive\, as well as to celebrate all the people near and far who have walked and continue to walk with UREC on this incredible journey as we work together linking yesterday with today to build a better tomorrow.\nModels of the Interpretive Center and Dutch barn timber frame will be available for viewing and conversation. Light refreshments.will be served.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/interpretive-center-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240102T172311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T161022Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2024 - Redlining & Urban Renewal in Troy - rescheduled from March
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the cutting edge community – gather from the convenience of your own home via zoom on the 4th Saturday of each month\, January through October 2024\, from 2pm-3pm for an enriching presentation and conversation about UGRR history and its contemporary relevance.\nFull details are available HERE. Online and a paper registration forms are available for your convenience.\nQuestions? Use the CONTACT US page or call 518-621-7793.\nSee you soon!\nZoom links will be sent out the day before each event. \nRecordings of the presentation will be available to all registrants for one month following the presentation. \nRegistration for a next day presentation closes at 5pm on the Friday before the presentation. \nKathy Sheehan\, Executive Director of Hart Cluett House in Troy and the Rensselaer County Historian will speak about redlining and urban renewal in Troy on Saturday\, April 20 at 2pm. This presentation replaces the March 23 presentation that was cancelled due to power outages. See links above for registration and additional information. 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2024-is-back/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240401T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T202417Z
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SUMMARY:Drawn to Art with Marcus Kwame 04-19-24
DESCRIPTION:Join professional artist and UREC team member Marcus Kwame in this drawing workshop for beginner and intermediate artists. Build skills in composition\, line\, perspective\, depth\, lighting\, and shading. Students will learn how to draw from observation as well as how to “loosen up” using gesture drawing techniques and thumbnails in order to create more natural and energetic drawings. This workshop is great for beginners as well as those who have some experience but want to continue to grow as an artist.\n$20 per student for one class\nREGISTRATION – Register by purchasing tickets below or by calling 518-621-7793.\nRecommended for ages 15 and up
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-with-marcus-kwame-02-16-24/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240331T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T180226Z
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SUMMARY:The Interpretive Center presented at West Hill Neighborhood Association meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join with the West Hill Neighborhood Association to hear about the amazing Interpretive Center that is being built by Underground Railroad Education Center. Join the conversation to be held on Thursday\, April 18 at 5pm on floor 2 of the Albany Community Development Agency building located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. Parking is behind the building. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-interpretive-center-presented-at-west-hill-neighborhood-association-meeting/
LOCATION:Albany Community Development Agency\, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240331T171356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T132235Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Center & Albany Planning Board - rezoning public hearing - your support is requested
DESCRIPTION:In order for UREC to build the Interpretive Center\, rezoning of the properties owned by Underground Railroad Education Center must be rezoned from Residential Townhouse (R-T) to Mixed Use – Neighborhood Edge (MU-NE). This rezoning must go before the public at a Public Hearing to be held at the Albany Community Development Agency building located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. in Albany on Thursday\, April 11 at 6pm.\nPublic comments about this rezoning can be made in writing and submitted up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting via this link — https://www.albanyny.gov/803/Land-Use-Zoning\nPublic comments to be made in person at the Public Hearing require the speaker to register up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting via this link — https://www.albanyny.gov/803/Land-Use-Zoning\nOn the digital form please note the following —\n\n\nBoard or Commission – select Planning Board\n\n\nProject number – ZMA #0016\n\n\nMeeting Date – 4/11/2024\n\n\nZMA0016_Posted Notice_2024-03-15 — this link will open up a PDF of the flier seen above as a jpeg. Open the PDF for linkable access through the QR codes and web page link located in the flier.\nThank you in advance for your support!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/interpretive-center-albany-planning-board-rezoning-public-hearing-your-support-is-requested/
LOCATION:Albany Community Development Agency\, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240331T173057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T173245Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the Bach Library branch of the Albany Public Library as they share a new interpretation of an old story.\nVisit https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/underground-railroad-revisited-10860 for more information.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-2/
LOCATION:Bach Library\, 455 New Scotland AVenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240401T133138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T133559Z
UID:3625-1712757600-1712761200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Value and Meaning of Volunteering and Community Engagement a panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Excelsior University\, the Community Engagement Group\, the Center for Social Justice\, and the Excelsior University Rope Teams are thrilled to be hosting an amazing panel of internal and external community leaders as part or Excelsior’s participation in Volunteering Week. The panel will be held during Excelsior University’s Charter Day & Volunteer Week\, on April 10 at 2PM EST.\n\nThe panel will focus on The Value and Meaning of Volunteering and Community Engagement. In her Ted Talk “Rethinking Volunteering”\, Mary Zhu shares how\, although 90% of people are interested in volunteering\, only 25% do. She argues that a main reason for this gap is that volunteering is often perceived as charity\, as a sacrifice that separates doing good from pursuing our passion\, goals or skills. Could we redefine Volunteerism to see these two needs as interconnected and thus sharing our “comparative advantage” in our communities?\n\nOur Volunteering Week Panel members include:\n⁃ Rich Hurley\, Assistant Principle\, Troy High School\n⁃ Paul Stewart\, Co-Founder\, Underground Railroad Education Center\n⁃ Gabby Calabrese\, Assistant Vice President\, Charitable Foundation Regional Program Officer at M&T Bank or Kim Phelan\, Senior VP and Senior Relationship Manager at M&T Bank\n⁃ Christan Miller\, Co-Chair\, Excelsior University Community Engagement Group\n– Moderators: Pamela Jimenez and Daniel Pascoe Aguilar\, Excelsior University Center for Social Justice\n\nZoom Registration Link –  https://excelsior.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q_Djmjo-TsGZAfc5-uOWmg
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-value-and-meaning-of-volunteering-and-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240402T142039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T142131Z
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SUMMARY:Archeology and the History of African American Farms in the Capital Region
DESCRIPTION:Michael Lucas\, Archeologist with the State Museum\, will discuss the little known but surprising and fascinating story of owner-operated African American farms in the Capital region in the 1800s as revealed in unique historical archaeological sources. \nLucas and his team have identified a handful of Black-owned farming families who operated in the area during the period. Some of them bought land during a time when African Americans were required to prove they owned $250 worth of property to vote in elections. Lucas’ project mostly focused on the Powell farmstead in Colonie\, which was bought by Thomas and Betty Powell in 1818 and located about a mile north of the Boght Comers hamlet. The Powells’ farmstead was one of five African American-owned farms in Colonie identified by the archaeologists. Another farmstead belonged to Prince Jackson\, who\, in 1834\, acquired 2 acres from the Shakers of Watervliet religious community by working for 68 days\, earning 4 shillings a day. \nClick HERE to register for this event or call 518-810-0314.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/archeology-and-the-history-of-african-american-farms-in-the-capital-region/
LOCATION:William K. Sanford Town Library\, 629 Albany Shaker Road\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240120T213624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T231023Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Stories with UREC & Lori Kochanski
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling ALL regional Albany NY Residents with a story to tell… Looking for the next 2024 “First Friday” thing-to-do? Learn how to weave YOUR story into a unique piece of art that you can take home with you! \nEXPLORE how art\, in this case weaving\, tells a story without words about the artist and their community. These workshops create opportunities for self-expression through making something with your own two hands. Participants may bring an article of clothing or piece of fabric that they no longer wear – and that holds a special memory. Using cardboard looms each participant will weave a small piece of fabric that represents a significant story or moment in their life. \nThere will also be a chance to participate in creating a large-scale community weaving. Weaving and art making has often been a way to retell the story of people gathered in a certain place and time. This community weaving project will be an expression of many stories coming together to tell a story of what it means to be a neighbor. \nThe finished project will become part of a permanent collection to be exhibited at UREC’s FUTURE Interpretive Center on Livingston Avenue. \nSpace is limited! Reserve your spot NOW \nABOUT LORI: Lori Kochanski is a fiber artist with a focus on weaving and knitting. She combines her love of fiber and fabric and people to create storied pieces of art. Lori also works with the city of Albany as a Neighborhood Specialist. Lori’s studio at the Albany Barn is named the Riparian Zone Studio. In nature\, the riparian zone is the fertile\, messy and necessary place where the water meets the land. Her space and time at the Albany Barn have certainly been fertile and necessary for growing and stretching as an artist in community. Today\, Lori finds deep joy in her art and the people she has met through her work. Much like her weaving\, she herself is constantly being transformed.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/weaving-stories-with-urec-lori-kichanski/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240305T150752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T151035Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Cookies on Sale at The Myers Residence - support troop 88824
DESCRIPTION:Buy your Girl Scout cookies in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Friday\, April 5 between 5pm-7pm.\nA list of cookies can be found at https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop88888153?fpkp=1 \nWhen you buy Girl Scout Cookies\, you help young entrepreneurs develop five essential life skills: \nSkill #1: Goal Setting\nGirl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them\, enabling amazing experiences for themselves and their troops all year long\, while helping others too. \nSkill #2: Decision Making\nGirl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team\, whether it’s how to run and promote their cookie sale\, interact with customers\, or spend their earnings. \nSkill #3: Money Management\nGirl Scouts learn to expand their money smarts while running their own cookie business and create a budget to fund the experiences they want to share as a troop. \nSkill #4: People Skills\nGirl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions\, developing valuable skills that will help them succeed in school\, in business\, and in life. \nSkill #5: Business Ethics\nGirl Scouts learn to act ethically—lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime of leadership and success. \n  \nGirl Scouts put their cookie earnings to good use. \nAll of the net revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program—100 percent of it—stays with the local council and troops. Troops may use the money earned to fund a project that will improve their community or donate the money to a worthy cause. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/girl-scout-cookies-on-sale-at-the-myers-residence-support-troop-88824/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240304T170337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T170337Z
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SUMMARY:DASNY Tour of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/dasny-tour-of-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240109T214856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T202356Z
UID:3479-1710525600-1710531000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Art with Marcus Kwame
DESCRIPTION:Join professional artist and UREC team member Marcus Kwame in this drawing workshop for beginner and intermediate artists. Build skills in composition\, line\, perspective\, depth\, lighting\, and shading. Students will learn how to draw from observation as well as how to “loosen up” using gesture drawing techniques and thumbnails in order to create more natural and energetic drawings. This workshop is great for beginners as well as those who have some experience but want to continue to grow as an artist.\nDrawn to Art with Marcus will continue on March 15 and April 19.\n$20 per student for one class\n$35 per student for two classes (March 15 and April 19) if paid by the first class\nREGISTRATION – Register by purchasing tickets below or by calling 518-621-7793.\nRecommended for ages 15 and up
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-with-marcus-kwame-03-24/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240304T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T164824Z
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SUMMARY:Southgate Elementary Culture Festival - UREC Tabling
DESCRIPTION:Southgate elementary school in Colonie is holding its Cultural Festival on Friday\, March 8 beginning at 6pm in the school gymnasium. Pay a visit to the UREC table. \nPresentations to be given: Bangladesh\, India\, St Lucia/West Indies\, China\, Ukraine\, Germany\, Judaism\, Morocco\, Ireland\, Italy\, Pakistan\, Islam\, Nepal\, Mexico\, Sudan\, Vietnam\, Ecuador\, Venezuela\, Myanmar\, Turkey\, Korea\, Jehovah’s Witness\, Christianity\, Catholicism\, and  Albania.\n\nPerformances: Nepali Dance by youth group\, Irish Pipers Pipe Band\, Punjabi Dance (Pakistan\, performed by a kindergartner)\, Irish Step Dance by Bolan School of Irish Dance.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/southgate-elementary-culture-festival-urec-tabling/
LOCATION:Southgate Elementary School\, 30 southgate Road\, Latham\, NY\, 12110
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240304T161407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T161407Z
UID:3569-1709812800-1709816400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:DASNY Tour of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/dasny-tour-of-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240305T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T163159Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Cookies on sale online - can be picked up or delivered - support the Myers Residence Troop 88824
DESCRIPTION:You get cookies; Girl Scouts gain confidence.\nNationwide shipping is available on all cookies! \nIt’s time to Unbox the Future! Girl Scout Cookies are more than delicious treats\, they’re entrepreneurial juggernauts and building blocks for Girl Scouts to create a more equitable future for themselves and the world. The proceeds from each purchase stay local and fund their ambitions\, like camping trips and sleepovers at museums. But it doesn’t stop there—cookies open a world of possibilities anywhere from the White House to the moon! Don’t miss your chance to fulfill your craving for Girl Scout Cookies while you support every troop’s dreams! \n  \nWhen you buy Girl Scout Cookies\, you help young entrepreneurs develop five essential life skills.  \nSkill #1: Goal Setting\nGirl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them\, enabling amazing experiences for themselves and their troops all year long\, while helping others too. \nSkill #2: Decision Making\nGirl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team\, whether it’s how to run and promote their cookie sale\, interact with customers\, or spend their earnings. \nSkill #3: Money Management\nGirl Scouts learn to expand their money smarts while running their own cookie business and create a budget to fund the experiences they want to share as a troop. \nSkill #4: People Skills\nGirl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions\, developing valuable skills that will help them succeed in school\, in business\, and in life. \nSkill #5: Business Ethics\nGirl Scouts learn to act ethically—lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime of leadership and success. \n  \nGirl Scouts put their cookie earnings to good use. \nAll of the net revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program—100 percent of it—stays with the local council and troops. Troops may use the money earned to fund a project that will improve their community or donate the money to a worthy cause. \n  \nOnline purchases can be made at https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop88888153?fpkp=1\nOnline orders can be delivered to your home address or picked up from the Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY Service Center at 8 Mountain View Ave\, Albany\, NY 12205 – off Central Avenue in Colonie.\nFriday\, April 5 from 5pm-7pm – purchase your cookies in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/girl-scout-cookies-on-sale/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event at North Albany Middle School
DESCRIPTION:The BLACK HISTORY MONTH event at North Albany Middle School will feature a panel of guest speakers and community organizations\, UREC among them. Stop in at North Albany Middle School located 570 N Pearl St\, Menands\, NY 12204 between 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday\, February 29.\nVisit the school’s event calendar at https://www.albanyschools.org/schools/northalbany/calendar/monthly/2024/02\nSee you here!\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/black-history-month-event-at-north-albany-middle-school/
LOCATION:North Albany Middle School\, 570 N. pearl Street\, Menands\, NY\, 12204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T173619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T173619Z
UID:3521-1707994800-1707998400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Underground Railroad Revisited
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn more about the history of the Underground Railroad and the work of the Underground Railroad Education Center during this special FREE lecture celebrating Black History Month. Paul and and Mary Liz Stewart will share more about their work researching the Underground Railroad and reinterpreting the underground railroad’s relevance for us today. FREE; meet at the Wagon House Education Center at Olana State Historic Site. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lunch-learn-the-underground-railroad-revisited/
LOCATION:Olana State Historic Site\, 5720 State Route 9G\, Hudson\, NY\, 12534
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T173050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T173204Z
UID:3518-1707933600-1707937200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:People of Courage\, People of Hope\,Seekers of Justice: the UGRR Revisited
DESCRIPTION:The Underground Railroad\, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels\, dark of night escapes\, coded language\, and hidey-holes\, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of enslavement in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with presenters Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers and co-founders of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this empowering local history and its relevance for us today. \nThis presentation is prepared for AARP members and guests age 50+ who have an interest in/want to learn more about the Underground Railroad movement. \nVisit AARP’s virtual community calendar: https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/ \nSee you on February 14!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/people-of-courage-people-of-hopeseekers-of-justice-the-ugrr-revisited/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240203T195338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T234700Z
UID:3536-1707904800-1707919200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:UREC Tabling in the NYS Concourse
DESCRIPTION:Visit the annual NYS Black History Month Festival to be held in the NYS Concourse on Wednesday\, February 14 from 10am-2pm. Enjoy many vendors\, displays\, food\, music\, and student artwork. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/ufrec-tabling-in-the-nys-concourse/
LOCATION:NYS Concourse\, Madison Avenue\, A;lbany\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T165934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T165934Z
UID:3511-1707735600-1707737400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:WAMC Roundtable with Sarah LaDuke & Paul and Mary Liz Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Join with Sarah LaDuke\, producer of WAMC Roundtable and The Book Show\, in a conversation with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart as they chat about the Interpretive Center\, other happenings at Underground Railroad Education Center\, and their upcoming presentation at Olana State Historic Site. \nThis live conversation is scheduled for 11:10am on Monday\, February 12. Hope to ‘see you’ there. \n\nWAMC Northeast Public Radio \n318 Central Ave. Albany NY 12206 \nTwitter: @WAMCRoundtable @The_Book_Show \nInstagram: @wamcradio
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/wamc-roundtable-with-sarah-laduke-paul-and-mary-liz-stewart/
LOCATION:WAMC Notheast Pulic Radio\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T171727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T171851Z
UID:3514-1707645600-1707651000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Albany's Underground Railroad and Faith Communities in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul Stewart and congregants of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday\, February 11 for a sermon\, “Albany’s Underground Railroad and Faith Communities in Action” to be delivered by Paul Stewart at the 10am service. \nFaith communities were as conflicted as the nation in the antebellum period of American history. Some supported the institution of slavery\, others supported its abolition\, still others were unsure of their position. Some denominations split over their differences. Some chose to dedicate their energies to work to eliminate the stranglehold of this system of inhuman bondage\, acknowledging their calling to ensure that the good news message of equality and justice applied to all. Join with Paul Stewart at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday\, February 11 to hear more about the work of those faith communities who chose to work for justice and equity in their tumultuous times. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/albanys-underground-railroad-and-faith-communities-in-action/
LOCATION:Westminister Presbyterian Church\, 85 Chestnut Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T163820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T163820Z
UID:3508-1707483600-1707489000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited - Claverack Senior Citizens
DESCRIPTION:The Underground Railroad\, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels\, dark of night escapes\, coded language\, and hidey-holes\, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of enslavement in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers and co-founders of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this empowering local history and its relevance for us today.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-claverack-senior-citizens/
LOCATION:Dutch Reformed Church\, Hudson\, 88 NY Route 9H\, Hudson\, NY\, 12534
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240202T162721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T162925Z
UID:3506-1707404400-1707408000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Agents of Change\, Voices of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Since 1976\, every President has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a theme. The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. Black history\, Black lives\, accomplishments\, and needs matter in February and every month of the year. Black history is a critical part of US and international history. We must work continuously on further recognizing and respecting the amazing impact of our Black community in our reality. This year’s theme explores African Americans’ influence on various forms of cultural expression (source: History.com).\n\nExcelsior’s Center for Social Justice and the Race and Ethnicity Rope team are hosting a virtual dialogue at 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart from the Underground Railroad Education Center to commemorate the special month. Paul and Mary Liz are independent researchers and co-founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center\, a public history organization that highlights the voices of Black abolitionists and freedom seekers and which is dedicated to researching\, celebrating\, and preserving the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement\, its international connections\, and its legacy to today’s social justice issues\, thereby empowering people of all ages to be agents of change toward an equitable and just society.\nPlease join the Excelsior community and register: https://excelsior.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbdfW9BAT5-XxTLripYS_A  \nVisit the Communities page for more information: https://communities.excelsior.edu/events/2024/02/08/agents-of-change-voices-of-freedom/ \nVisit Center for Social Justice – Excelsior University
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/agents-of-change-voices-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240102T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T181554Z
UID:3467-1706972400-1706977800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Journey to Freedom - Honoring Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join others in honoring the work of 15 local civil rights activists and preview their oral history interviews. Their civil rights involvement included school desegregation in the 1950s\, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. in the 1960s\, working for voter registration in the South and the North\, and much more.\nYou are invited to a special event honoring these veterans of the Movement to be held at Siena College in the Sarazen Student Union – Maloney Great Room on Saturday\, February 3 from 3pm-4:30pm. We will view brief clips from each interview\, introduce each of these veterans\, and join in singing Freedom Songs.\nPlease help spread the word.\nA Journey to Freedom PDF flier is available by clicking Journey to Freedom Invite .\nMore information is available at  https://www.siena.edu/offices/academics/academic-events-and-programs/mlk-lecture-series/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/journey-to-freedom-honoring-veterans-of-the-civil-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Siena College\, 515 Loudon Road\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240102T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T171511Z
UID:3462-1705410000-1705415400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:You are Invited to Excelsior University's 2024 Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Join this year’s MLK Day celebration. On January 16 at 1PM EST Excelsior University will host Darrell Goodwin for a virtual keynote on “Shifting our cultural climate through our co-construction of community”\, followed by a comments and questions session. Please join us and register HERE.\n\nRev. Darrell L. Goodwin\, a Chicago native\, brings vast experience in higher education\, including several positions in Jesuit colleges and universities\, including Assistant Director of Student Life for Judicial Affairs\, Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs\, Acting Director of Multicultural Affairs\, Assistant Dean of Students\, Associate Dean of Students\, and Dean of Students. Currently he is the first Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. As the chief vision keeper\, he is responsible for guiding the conference and its affiliates to have a positive and lasting impact in our world. \nRev. Goodwin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Theology from Boston College; a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont; a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University; and is currently a doctoral candidate in San Francisco Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program where his dissertation topic is\, ” Praying Through: Using group spiritual direction as a strategy for the retention of African American men in predominately white seminaries in the United Church of Christ (UCC). In his spare time\, he is an avid dinner party host\, an amateur bartender\, and is committed to bridge building. \n  \n\n  \nMartin Luther King Jr. (MLK) was a civil rights activist who advocated for nonviolent methods to achieve social change and civil rights for African Americans\, famously using nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. MLK sought equality and justice\, and his speeches and leadership helped shape the civil rights movement. \nAt his renowned “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963\, about 250\,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, D.C. to demand the end of segregation and fair wages\, economic justice\, voting rights\, education and civil rights protections. During his speech\, MLK talked about his dream of a country without segregation and racism. \nMLK received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. In the U.S.\, his birthday is now the MLK Day federal holiday\, which celebrates MLK’s life and legacy and is usually observed with rallies\, marches and speeches by civil rights leaders. As part of MLK Day\, people are encouraged to “reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King\,” according to the Congress of Racial Equality. \nThe 2024 theme for MLK Day is “Shifting the cultural climate through the study and practice of Kingian Nonviolence\, a sustainable solution to injustice and violence in the world\,” according to The King Center. Kingian Nonviolence is a practice derived from MLK’s philosophy and methodology of individuals and communities learning to work on areas of conflict without resorting to violence.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/you-are-invited-to-excelsior-universitys-2024-celebration-of-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240102T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T161758Z
UID:3459-1704992400-1704997800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experience of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:An Albany Neighborhood Services Tour is scheduled for 5pm on Thursday\, January 11 at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Enjoy learning about a new interpretation of an old story in the award-winning\, documented Underground Railroad site known as The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, the hub of Underground Railroad activism in Albany and the Capital Region. This tour is organized by Lori Kochanski\, Neighborhood Specialist for the city of Albany. Lori can be reached at 518-419-0381 or at lkochanski@albanyny.gov.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experience-of-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260414T225501
CREATED:20240102T183955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T184232Z
UID:3473-1704067200-1711929599@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Target Circle Community Giving is partnering with UREC through March 31 - CAST YOUR VOTES
DESCRIPTION:Cast your vote for UREC at Target – online\, via the Target app or at the store – between January 1 and March 31\, 2024.\nOne vote is earned for every eligible purchase.\nAre you a Target Circle member? You are all set to cast your vote for your favorite non-profit – Underground Railroad Education Center. The more votes that are cast for UREC the larger the donation made by Target to UREC!\nNot a Target Circle member? Click https://www.target.com/circle to become a member and become eligible to vote for UREC via the Community Support option.\nPlease invite friends\, family\, coworkers to make their purchases at Target and cast their votes for UREC.\n\nThank you for your support!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/target-circle-community-giving-is-partnering-with-urec-through-march-31-cast-your-votes/
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