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. “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…
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…
We apologize for any inconvenience, but The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence must be closed on Saturday, August 24. Staff have off-site commitments this day. Regular public hours will resume on Monday, August 26.
We are sorry for any inconvenience, but The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day.
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. This 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…
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…
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/…
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…
Explore three of Albany’s finest historic sites and museums to explore stories of abolition, freedom, immigration and labor at the Ten Broeck Mansion, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, and the Irish American Heritage Museum. Tours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage Museum Tour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm…
Join with College of St. Rose alumni in this tremendous volunteer opportunity. No experience necessary, just a willingness to share your time and talents. All work will be conducted outdoors on The Stephen and Harriet Myers Campus. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Reach Out Saint Rose alumni are carrying on this amazing…
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…
Join with Paul Stewart to learn more about the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, an economic development plan organized by Stephen Myers and set up in Florence, New York. This 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…
