Join in the commemoration of this important date in American history commemorating June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. In honor of this history, collaborators in Albany are joinng together again this year to…

Join with others for the annual UREC July 4th Oration, framed by Frederick Douglass's 1852 speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?", from 11am-1pm on Saturday, July 4 in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence located at 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany. Parking is best on Third Street, at the…

  BOLD NEW THEATER! MYTH & MARROW is an immersive, Afrofuturist political one-act musical stage drama that conjures Black folk music, ancestral ritual, and AI technology to put American history on trial. Are you brave enough to decide the verdict? Audience members will be allowed to join a CITIZEN JURY to deliver the verdict! Jae…

Drawing on indentures, manumission records, deeds, probate and other primary sources, this presentation explores the transition from slavery to freedom on Staten Island after the American Revolution. It examines the impact of New York's gradual abolition laws and recovers the stories of African Americans lives, challenges, possibilities, and enduring legacy of emancipation. Hosted by Underground…

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 Tour…

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host “Many and Varied Hands,” a traveling exhibit, from July 11th to 29th – this exhibit shares the history of enslaved peoples and their contributions to the development of New York State. It will be available for viewing during Schoharie Crossing State HIstoric Site regular visitation hours of Wednesday -…

Artist Talk: Just Beyond the River Who: Daesha Devon Harris in conversation with Marcus Kwame Anderson When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM Where: Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center Free:  Please Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite Join us for an evening conversation with acclaimed artist Daesha Devon Harris, whose work explores the…

  Come see the amazing work of our YALI 2026 teens. They have worked together and worked hard over the last five weeks to learn and apply their learning to their Legacy Projects. Join in celebrating their accomplishments. 1pm - 3pm at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany.      

REGISTER TO VOTE! YOUR VOTE IS VITAL TO PRESERVING OUR DEMOCRACY! The November midterms are closing in fast! Take action through your vote to make your voice heard and inform the course of history as our abolitionist forebears did! Take a few minutes of your time to stop by the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence…

The unfinished revolution has a home at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence through their work with the Underground Railroad. Believing that all Americans have a right to the three promises in the founding document of our nation, antislavery activists worked on many fronts to ensure justice and equity for all. Learn about Stephen and…

Set sail on an evening of discovery highlighting the lives and contributions of Black sailors and maritime workers through storytelling, hands-on exploration, and a curated book display. Guests are encouraged to come dressed for an adventure on the water. This program was researched by and will be led by representatives from The Underground Railroad Education Center,…