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SUMMARY:Known Regional Stories of the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Troy Bennington\, Robinson and Rokeby\, Charles Marriott\, Quaker Street\, Shakers – join with Paul Stewart to learn more about about the Underground Railroad from the stories and experiences of those who lived it.\nThis is one of a series of 26 presentations funded by a grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). All presentations will be conducted in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Presentations are free of charge. \nUnderground Railroad Education Center’s Storytelling and the UGRR is made possible by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/stephen-myers-a-man-of-many-talents/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited - with Princetown Seniors
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 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-with-princetown-seniors/
LOCATION:South Schenectady Fire Department\, 6 Old Mariaville Road\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12306
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SUMMARY:BIG JIM and the White Boy - book talk with Marcus Kwame Anderson and David F. Walker
DESCRIPTION:Commonly regarded as one of the great American novels\, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers since 1885. But since its publication\, critics have rightfully condemned Mark Twain’s troubling portrayal of Black Americans as stereotypes and caricatures\, with contemporary fans searching for a modern update to this iconic tale. \nBig Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined (Ten Speed Graphic; on sale 10/15/24)\, by Eisner award-winning author team David F. Walker and Kwame Anderson (The Black Panther Party) is a radical retelling of this American classic\, centering the experiences of Jim\, an enslaved Black man in search of his kidnapped wife and children\, along with his cheeky sidekick\, Huckleberry Finn. Jim and Huck’s high-stakes adventures take them on an epic voyage across the antebellum South and Midwest\, through Confederate war camps and runaway safe houses\, into Old West standoffs\, and on the road as covert Underground Railroad agents. Intertwined into the story of Jim and Huck are the stories of Jim’s descendants in the 1930s\, 1980s\, and 2020s\, making this a multigenerational family epic as well as an adventure story. Big Jim and the White Boy takes readers on a journey through Jim and Huck’s past\, present\, and future\, delving into their incredible friendship and years of adventures—a bond that transcends the gruesome racism of the Civil War era. \nWith compelling artwork and riveting storytelling\, David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson push the boundaries of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in this incredible graphic novel\, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of Jim and his family\, and finally giving his due as a hero of American literature. \n  \nBooks will be available for the purchase price of $28.14 ($25.99 + $2.14 tax) – check\, cash\, credit cards and Venmo accepted. \n  \nThis will be a hybrid event\, but in-person participation is encouraged. Here is the link for registering if you want to zoom in — https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdu6qrjkoHtXp1irYoMwys9EoNtm6i3B8 \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHORS\nDavid F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer\, author\, filmmaker\, journalist\, and educator. His work in comic books includes Shaft\, winner of the Glyph Award for Story of the Year; Power Man and Iron Fist\, Nighthawk\, Fury\, Secret Wars: Battleworld\, Cyborg\, The Army of Dr. Moreau\, and Number 13. He is also the creator of the critically-acclaimed YA series The Adventures of Darius Logan and the author of the Eisner-winning The Black Panther Party and Bitter Root. Recognized as a leading scholar expert of African American cinema\, Walker produced one of the definitive documentaries on the topic of Blaxploitation films\, Macked\, Hammered\, Slaughtered\, and Shafted. \nMarcus Kwame Anderson is an illustrator and fine artist. Much of his work explores the beauty and diversity of the African diaspora and often incorporates social commentary. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in illustration. Anderson is the Eisner-winning co-creator of The Black Panther Party\, the co-creator of the comic book series Snow Daze\, and has illustrated stories in Action Lab’s Cash and Carrie and F.O.R.C.E. He is currently the Deputy Director of the Underground Railroad Education Center. \n  \nABOUT TEN SPEED GRAPHIC: \nTen Speed Graphic is a new imprint from Ten Speed Press that publishes distinctive\, high-quality graphic books from a diverse array of the industry’s top creators and emerging voices\, including literary adaptations\, global webcomics\, biography\, memoir\, history\, how-to\, fiction\, and licensed entertainment titles.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/big-jim-and-the-white-boy-book-talk-with-marcus-kwame-anderson/
LOCATION:Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited at The Frederick Allen Lodge\, hosted by Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers and Scholars in Residence at Russell Sage College\, bring their seminal research on the Underground Railroad movement to the public. \n  \nThis program will be held in person at the Frederick Allen Lodge #609\, 69 Beekman Street. Tickets are $10 for SSPF members and $15 for non-members and should be purchased in advance. \nFor additional information or to purchase tickets\, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org\, call (518) 587-5030\, or email Sydney Hedge\, Preservation and Programs Coordinator\, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/special-programs/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-at-the-frederick-allen-lodge-hosted-by-saratoga-springs-preservation-foundation/
LOCATION:Frederick Allen Lodge #609\, 69 Beekman Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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SUMMARY:Planning Board decided on Area Variance for the Interpretive Center - you are invited
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/planning-board-decided-on-area-variance-for-the-interpretive-center-you-are-invited/
LOCATION:Frank Alfonso Building\, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T190000
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited at Brunswick Community Library
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart of Underground Railroad Education Center at Brunswick Community Library to learn things about the Underground Railroad movement that you may never have heard before. Cofounders of Underground Railroad Education Center\, the Stewart’s seminal research has opened up a treasure chest of new information about this impactful period in American history. See you at Brunswick Community Library on Tuesday\, November 5 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-at-brunswick-community-library/
LOCATION:Brunswick Community Library\, 4118 State Highway 2\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
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SUMMARY:Pan-African Friday Folklore: Stories Under The Stars
DESCRIPTION:A family evening of culture\, words of wisdom\, and precautionary tales\nIn the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence.\nGather the family and join us at dusk for a captivating hour of dynamic storytelling that will transport you across time and continents.\nTalented performers will bring these traditional tales to life—through dramatic readings\, passing along the wisdom and lessons embedded in these stories of strength\, courage\, cleverness\, and caution.\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past through the power of storytelling!\n\nQuestions – call 518-621-7793 or use the Contact Us page on the UREC website
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pan-african-friday-folklore-stories-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T180000
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SUMMARY:Public History Class visits The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:SUNY Albany’s graduate public history class HIS 501 “Introduction to Public History” will be visiting The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Wednesday\, October 30 for an immersion into local UGRR history in its national and international context and into its contemporary relevance. An eye-opening experience with far-reaching implications.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/public-history-class-visits-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;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
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CREATED:20241006T213638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T213710Z
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SUMMARY:A New Interpretation of an Old Story: the Underground Railroad Revisited at The Pruyn House
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart for an engaging presentation about the Underground Railroad movement and its contemporary relevance to be held at The Pruyn House in Latham\, New York. \nThe 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 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. \n  \nInformation about the pruyn House is available by clicking HERE . \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-the-underground-railroad-revisited-at-the-pruyn-house/
LOCATION:The Pruyn House\, 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Latham\, NY\, 12110
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T193000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining I-787 at The Myers Residence Campus
DESCRIPTION:Chat with Department of Transportation staff to learn about the five plans that have been developed around the idea of redesigning Interstate 787 in Albany\, NY. Bring your ideas\, your questions\, your concerns\, your criticisms to be shared with DOT staff. They want to hear what members of the community think. You don’t need to live near I-787 to participate in these conversations. Progress is only limited by our imaginations. Stop in at the Myers Residence backyard anytime between 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday\, October 16. Looking forward to seeing you!\nOnline information is available at https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/reimagining-i-787
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/reimagining-i-787-at-the-myers-residence-campus/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20241006T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T204940Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom 2027 - October Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is launching Freedom 2027 – New York’s Abolition Bicentennial initiative to acknowledge and commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the abolition of legal enslavement in New York State. The URCNYS website will also serve as an information hub for research\, essays\, a bibliography\, and other material related to abolition and Underground Railroad history in the state. URCNYS will use its website and other formats to share information about programs sponsored by URCNYS partners as well as programs hosted by other organizations. For information\, please visit our website at https://www.urcnys.org/freedom2027 . \nThe upcoming October 10 planning meeting will be hybrid. Please contact Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 if interested in contributing to the conversation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-2027-october-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum\, 5255 Pleasant Balley Road\, Peterboro\, New York\, 13134
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T123000
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CREATED:20241006T203450Z
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SUMMARY:Niskayuna 7th graders to visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:125 7th graders from the Niskayuna Central School District will be rotating through 5 stations at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn about the Underground Railroad\, how it worked\, who was involved\, and more. We’ll be using inside and outside spaces for this enriching experience. Concluding activities will allow the participating students to create an illustration of what was most meaningful when at The myers Residence. The art\, poetry\, song and paragraphs to be created by the students will be compiled into a booklet for students to share.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/niskayuna-7th-graders-to-visit-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;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T193000
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CREATED:20240902T002503Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited - at Fulton County Historical Society
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 slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. \nJoin with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation  of a very old story and its relationship with us today. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-at-fulton-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Fulton County Historical Society\, 237 Kingsboro Road\, Gloversville\, NY\, 12078
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20210903T010403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T233101Z
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SUMMARY:Carrying on the traditions - REACH OUT ST. ROSE - Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Join with College of St. Rose alumni in this tremendous volunteer opportunity. No experience necessary\, just a willingness to share your time and talents.\nAll work will be conducted outdoors on The Stephen and Harriet Myers Campus. Tools\, gloves\, and light refreshments will be provided.\nReach Out Saint Rose alumni are carrying on this amazing annual tradition from when the College was open\,  when 800+ Saint Rose students\, staff\, alumni\, family and friends would go out into the community and make a difference with a few hours of time and energy. A little bit of time supports neighborhoods\, nursing homes\, shelters\, community gardens and local social service organizations that do so much to respond to the needs of the people of the Capital Region. \nQuestions? Interested in joining in? Have a group to bring? Call Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 or contact us via https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/reach-out-st-rose-community-service-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000
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SUMMARY:New Scotland Seniors visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
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.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/new-scotland-seniors-visit-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;TZID=UTC:20240909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20230531T024448Z
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SUMMARY:Archeology Dig on Powell Family Farm Site - community members invited
DESCRIPTION:UREC will join NYS archeologist Michael Lucas in an archeological dig in Colonie in order to investigate the life of the Powell family\, the first Black farmers in the Capital Region. Community members are welcome to participate. If interested please contact Paul Stewart in advance at 518-621-7793 (office) or via the CONTACT page at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/\nBring lunch\, liquids to drink\, garden gloves\, a willingness to get dirty\, and a curious spirit. Come for morning and afternoon or any portion thereof.\nDigging will start at 9am and conclude by 3pm.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/archeology-dig-on-powell-family-farm-site/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240901T230842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T230856Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Depot Museum - The Underground Railroad: from Enslavement to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the Lincoln Depot Museum located at 10 Water Street in Peekskill\, NY on Saturday\, September 7 from 2pm-4pm for a presentation on a new interpretation of the Underground Railroad story. Complete details can be found at the Lincoln Depot Museum’s website – click HERE for details. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lincoln-depot-museum-the-underground-railroad-from-enslavement-to-freedom/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Depot Museum\, 10 S. Water Street\, Peekskill\, New York\, 10566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240902T140545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T144041Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Seekers and the UGRR in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul Stewart to learn more about freedom seekers John Henry Hill\, Moses Roper\, Catherine Brice\, and Harriet Jacobs\, all of whom have connections to Albany\, New York.\nThis is one of a series of 26 presentations funded by a grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). All presentations will be conducted in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Presentations are free of charge. \n             
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-seekers-and-the-ugrr-in-albany/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240803T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T204821Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad: a New Interpretation of an Old Story
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 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. \nSponsored by the Princetown Seniors – presentation to be held at 6 Old Mariaville Rd. Rotterdam\, NY.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-4/
LOCATION:Princetown Seniors\, 6 Old Mariaville Rd.\, Princetown\, NY\, 12306
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
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CREATED:20240803T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T194714Z
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SUMMARY:Tour the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with Schenectady County Historical Society staff and students and members of a Saratoga Springs Reading group for a tour of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. \n“We devote all our time to the care of the oppressed who come among us. Our pay is small\, but yet we are willing to continue to do what we can for them. We have arrivals every few days from southern oppression\, and forward them to the next depot…” – Stephen Myers\, 1860 \nThis historic site is a place where the community can come to learn about and be transformed by the inspiring story of the Underground Railroad\, the first integrated civil rights movement in the United States\, and its relevance for us today. \n  \nAdults; $12\, Seniors: $8\, Youth 16yr-9yr: $5\, Below 9yr: Free
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-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:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
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SUMMARY:Albany Planning Department meeting for the Interpretive Center - share your comments
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URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/albany-planning-department-meeting-for-the-interpretive-center-share-your-comments/
LOCATION:Albany Community Development Agency\, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240727T001412Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of fun games\, munchies and music! 🎉 Don’t miss out – let’s have a blast while supporting a great cause. \nWhile at Game Night\, learn about our ongoing history & research projects\, youth programs\, new construction & restoration – – also\, schedule a tour! \nMeet new people\, play games like chess\, mancala\, challenging puzzles\, and one-of-a-kind activities. ♟️ \nStay connected and participate in any pre-Game Night online activities by following us on social media! 📱 \nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-game-night/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240331T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T225649Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2024 - Hope Chapel - the Oldest African American Church in the Mohawk Valley of NYS
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. \n======= \nJuly 27 – Hope Chapel – the Oldest African American Church in the Mohawk Valley of NYS \nPresented by Deidre Sinnott\, novelist\, filmmaker\, historian and social change advocate.  \nLearn about Hope Chapel whose roots started with the First Presbyterian Church and the Sabbath School movement in the 1810s. 2023 is the 175th anniversary of Hope Chapel  A.M.E. Zion as it is now known. Hope Chapel is one of the places designated as an UGRR site by the Ft. Stanwix Underground Railroad Project\, headed by Dr. Judith Wellman. \nClick https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/freedomcon-2024/ to learn more and to register for this virtual presentation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2024-soaring-spirits-for-freedom-harriet-tubman-and-fannie-lou-hamer/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240203T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T211553Z
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SUMMARY:Recent Events Community Conversation - all are welcome to this hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:The multiple challenges and threats taking place around us\, locally\, nationally\, and internationally\, are affecting\, in one way or another\, our attention\, our ability to take care of our responsibilities\, and our relationships. From the cost of groceries we experience every week to the political rhetoric and the immigration and international crises we hear about daily\, we are dealing with a lot\, and things do not seem to be slowing down. From the cost alone. We can find strength and support in our community and in opportunities to share our concerns\, perspectives\, and stories as well to learn about those of others.What recent events have been in your mind recently\, and what thoughts or concerns have they made you consider? \nFor this purpose\, the Underground Railroad Education Center and the Excelsior University Center for Social Justice have partnered to facilitate monthly conversations about recent events at the Myers Residence. On  ET\, join us for cookies\, fruit\, coffee and lemonade at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany NY or via Zoom (https://excelsior.zoom.us/j/93125316468)\, and participate in our facilitated dialogue\, or simply listen if you’d prefer\, about our reaction and response to the events happening around us. We are looking forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact: \nPamela Jimenez\nProgram Director for the Center for Social Justice\nExcelsior University\nPjimenez@excelsior.edu \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/community-conversation-all-welcome-to-this-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240602T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T002625Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad - there is more to the story
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 slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with the Stewarts 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 local history and its relevance for us today.\nJoin Paul and Mary Liz Stewart for a deeper dive into Underground Railroad history – the local story and the local story in its national and international context – scheduled for Saturday\, July 20 from 2pm-4pm at the Washington Branch of the Albany Public Library. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-there-is-more-to-the-story/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library Washington Branch\, 161 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240630T212553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T212553Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter
DESCRIPTION:Check out Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter\, weeknights at 7pm on Spectrum News 1\, for an interview with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart about the goings on at Underground Railroad Education Center.\nhttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/politics/capital-tonight can be found using this link.\n\n\nSusan Arbetter is a long time Capital Region resident\, a veteran political journalist with a long list of accolades\, including her induction into the Women’s Press Club of New York Hall of Fame.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/capital-tonight-with-susan-arbetter/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240630T191604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T211548Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Oration - Civil Rights as Spiritual Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Delving into deeper meanings of Freedom\, Justice and Divine Image\, Donna Elia will reflect upon the role of people of faith historically and currently and the need for repentance\, reparation and anti-racism. She will reflect upon a call to wholeness and theological reflection\, as well as a commitment to a lifelong journey of justice-seeking.\n  \n \nRev. Donna Elia has been an ordained Presbyterian Minister for 35 years. Since 2000\, she has been serving as executive director of Troy Area United Ministries. She is also pastor of St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church in Spencertown. She co-chairs Albany Presbytery’s Anti-Racism Task Force. She is also a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. Donna and her partner\, Marian\, live in Niskayuna and have a son\, Luke. \n  \nWe will be acknowledging the volunteer service contributed to UREC by Daniel Pascoe Aguilar\, Judy Wing\, Brea Barthel\, Emily Durstewitz and Alvin Espino. \nAs in past years\, the program runs from 11am-12pm\, to be followed by lunch from 12pm-1pm. Please bring your own chair if you can. Please consider parking on Third Street which runs along the ‘backside’ of the Myers Residence Campus. Third Street\, which is one-way running east\, is easily accessed from Henry Johnson Blvd. \nI am afraid we will not have a children’s space this year. We cannot find anyone to manage that space. Children are welcome but corresponding adults will need to bring things to occupy the child/children. \nLooking forward to sharing July 4th with you at The Myers Residence backyard! If weather is inclement\, we will withdraw to the Hoop House (Greenhouse) on the Third Street properties. \n  \n————————— \n  \n“What\, to the American slave\, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him\, more than all others in the year\, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him\, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty\, an unholy license; your national greatness\, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants\, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality\, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns\, your sermons and thanksgivings\, with all your religious parade\, and solemnity\, are\, to him\, mere bombast\, fraud\, deception\, impiety\, and hypocrisy – a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices\, more shocking and bloody\, than are the people of these United States\, at this very hour.” Frederick Douglass\, 1852\, “What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July?” \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/july-4th-oration-civil-rights-as-spiritual-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240630T210436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T211501Z
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SUMMARY:Rezoning of Interpretive Center Properties and Vote by Albany Common Council
DESCRIPTION:Albany Common Council has moved out of committee for a full vote by the entire Albany Common Council the recommendation by the Albany Planning Department to rezone the properties on which the UREC Interpretive Center will be built from R-T\, Residential Townhouse\, to MU-NE\, Mixed Use-Neighborhood Edge. A full Council vote will be taken on Ordinance 13.51.24 on Monday\, July 1\, 2024 at the 6pm meeting on floor 2 in Room 206 of Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY 12207.\nAnyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments by 12 noon on July 1\, 2024 to commoncouncil@albanyny.gov or provide in-person testimony on the ordinances before the Common Council for consideration.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/rezoning-of-interpretive-center-properties-and-vote-by-albany-common-council/
LOCATION:Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
CREATED:20240531T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T163204Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration/Commemoration 2024 - Join Us!
DESCRIPTION:Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) is thrilled to announce its annual Juneteenth Celebration\, taking place on June 15\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This year’s event promises a rich array of activities and performances to honor and remember the significance of Juneteenth. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nFree Food: Enjoy delicious\, complimentary food from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Art & History: Explore the intersection of art and history through engaging exhibits and displays.\nMusic Performances: Experience the powerful performances of Nick Payton – The BLK Ambition and the soulful melodies of Cameroonian Singers.\nPoetry Readings: Read by YALI (UREC teen program)\, be inspired by thought-provoking poetry celebrating freedom and resilience.\nMyers Residence Tours:  Take a tour of the historic Myers Residence\, the home of Stephen and Harriet Myers\, who helped Freedom Seekers in their journey to freedom.\nThe CDTA Trolley will provide transport between The Myers Residence\, Albany Black Chamber\, and 135 S. Pearl Street.\n\n  \n“Juneteenth is a time for reflection\, education\, and celebration\,” says Paul Stewart\, Co-Founder  of Underground Railroad Education Center. “We invite the community to join us in honoring this important moment in history with a day filled with meaningful activities and inspiring performances.” \n  \nJuneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States\, marking a significant chapter in our nation’s history. Specifically the emancipation of roughly 250\,000 still enslaved in Galveston Bay\, Texas in June 19\, 1865. UREC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom and equality. The Underground Railroad Education Center researches and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement\, its international connections\, and its legacy to today’s social justice issues. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come and celebrate with us as we remember the importance of Juneteenth and continue to strive for justice and equality for all. \n  \nPDF Flier to print and share — Juneteenth 2024 Flyer – thanks for helping to spread the word!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-commemoration-2024/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T094329
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman Corridor - Your Input is Requested
DESCRIPTION:The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) invites the public to attend a public open house to receive information about the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor. URCNYS and its team of consultants are in the process of drafting a Corridor Management Plan for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor\, a 500-mile route that will traverse the state. The proposed route begins in New York City at the New Jersey Border. It travels north on NY Route 9 to Albany along the Hudson River\, and then turns west on NY Route 5S\, connecting through Central New York to Utica\, Syracuse\, and then Auburn in the Finger Lakes Region. The Corridor continues on NY-20 to Geneva\, then north on NY-14 to NY 31 through Rochester\, Brockport\, and Lockport to Buffalo. A final section of the 500-mile corridor traverses NY-265\, terminating in Niagara Falls. Interested members of the public are invited to attend and offer input before final sign-off and acknowledgment of the draft plan by NYDOT can occur.\nThe purpose of the public meeting is to learn about the proposed Corridor and its approval process while providing an opportunity for attendees to review and discuss the Corridor’s route and goals. This open meeting will ensure that adequate measures and input have been considered as the Corridor Management Plan evolves. Attendees will have an opportunity to review materials and provide comments to NYDOT and byway management representatives. This is an open house forum where attendees can also learn how to become involved in the process.\nInterested persons are invited to express their views in writing\, giving reasons for support of or in opposition to the proposed Corridor. All interested participants can find more information by searching the URCNYS website under urcnys.org/corridor . Comments or input will be received during the workshop or can be submitted via the Corridor portal at harriettubmancorridorny.com . 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/harriet-tubman-corridor-your-input-is-requested/
LOCATION:Albany Center for Economic Success\, 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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