Hosted by the Torch Club - 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…
African American leadership, civil disobedience, documentation, are just some of the characteristics of the real Underground Railroad Movement of the antebellum period. This new interpretation and its relevance for today is brought to life through the mission and work of Underground Railroad Education Center. Join historians and Underground Railroad Education Co-founders Paul and Mary Liz…
Discover the vast Black history of Saratoga Springs and the greater Capital Region with historian Field Horne and researchers Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, cofounders of Underground Railroad History Project in Albany. Field Horne will share his new book, A Field Guide to Saratoga Black Heritage, which uncovers and honors the Black community's contributions to…
Please know that The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence and all UREC activities will take a pause on Monday, Februay 17 in honor of President's Day. Hope your day is pleasant. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18. Please contact us at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ or call us at 518-621-7793 if you would like to schedule a tour…
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…
An evening of culture, words of wisdom, and precautionary tales at The Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Join us at dusk for a captivating hour of dynamic storytelling that will transport you across time and place. Talented performers will bring these tales of the commonfolk to life—through dramatic readings, passing along the wisdom and…
Continuing UREC's tradition of programming that promotes collaboration, literary and research skills in our high school participants, teen participants, led by UREC facilitators, will learn local Underground Railroad history and create innovative, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need…
Join with UREC and Bast Hatfield to learn about construction jobs available through the building of the Interpretive Center of Underground Railroad Education Center. The Interpretive Center is a 14,000 square foot building to be located on the properties currently identified as 184-190 Livingston Avenue. This net zero, geothermal and solar building will be built…
"North to Freedom," an original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey, examines the important role Upstate New York played in the Underground Railroad during the years leading up to and during the American Civil War. The Central and Southern Tier of the state, including the Finger Lakes region, served as crucial passages…
Continuing UREC's tradition of programming that promotes collaboration, literary and research skills in our high school participants, teen participants, led by UREC facilitators, will learn local Underground Railroad history and create innovative, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need…
Normally hosted tour experiences at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will need to be cancelled today, March 29. A college student group of 36 will be engaging in a learning experience at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence during normal business hours. We do apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but do know that…
Join in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its second full committee planning session Wednesday, April 2 at 5:30pm. Refreshments will be provided as we are working across the dinner hour. We need folks who are interested in working on marketing of…
