Visit UREC who will be tabling at the annual Upper Madison Street Fair from 3pm-4:30pm on Sunday, September 27. At the Upper Madison Street Fair, the street comes alive with music, art, dance and more. Kids and kids at heart will love all the FREE activities in the Kids Zone. Adults love FREE opportunities to…
Join with other crafters for an enjoyable, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. How is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers…
Seniors in the Albany, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning artists Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. Enjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays, August 14 - October 16 - 2pm-3:30pm Register online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793…
Join us to celebrate the opening reception of Echoes of Education: Generations of Black Voices in Albany. As the third installation in our Black Experience Series, this exhibit explores stories of Black educators and community advocates who have worked to shape education in Albany. Informed by oral interviews and developed by Youth Curators of our Museum…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Saturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and at 2:00pm. Please call 518-621-7793 or email us at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ to register Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile…
UREC who will be tabling at the October 4 Big Gay Market held in Washington Park in Albany, NY from 11am-4pm. Pay us a visit! 100 Vendors Free Kids' craft space Community Clothing swap Musical entertainment Full details available at https://www.abiggaymarket.com/october-market
Experience an extraordinary afternoon with Dorothy Wickenden, bestselling author, writer, and longtime New Yorker editor, as she explores the remarkable true story behind The Agitators — three fearless women whose friendship, conviction, and courage helped shape the fight for abolition and women’s rights. Moderated by former New York Times Style Photo Editor Tiina Loite, this…
Join with interested community volunteers to help preserve UREC collections. No experience necessary. Instructions provided as needed. This working meeting will be held in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. See you there!
Seniors in the Albany, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning illustrators, Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. Enjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays, August 14 through October 16, 2026 Register online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Tours will be hosted at 12:30pm and at 2:00pm. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books,…
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Indigenous Peoples' Day. We wish you a pleasant Indigenous Peoples' and look forward to seeing you soon!
Come with your questions and join the award winning duo Marcus Kwame Anderson and David F. Walker for a conversation about storytelling, illustration, and the creative process behind their work. Led by Paul “Batman” Collins-Hackett, this program is an opportunity for aspiring young artists, comic fans, and anyone curious about how comics are made to…