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Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute Service Day – You are Invited to Participate

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Do you like to dig in the dirt? Like to plant flowers? Like to beautify a garden? Then this service day is for YOU! Join forces with our Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute teens as they reclaim a once lovely Rock Garden that has languished over the last few years. Tucked in a corner of the…

Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day) – The Myers Residence will be closed

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Monday, October 12. It will reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 13 at 5pm.   If you are interested in visiting The Myers Residence please visit https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ for scheduling information that aligns with COVID-10 safety protocols.    

Yours for the Oppressed, Harriet Myers – GRAND OPENING

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Yours for the Oppressed, Harriet Myers - Grand Opening Exhibit Celebrating the Activism of Black Women Across Time   Exhibit Opening begins at 2pm in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Paul and Mary Liz Stewart will provide a welcome, to be followed by Opening Remarks from curator Derek Healey. Poet and…

Chess – It’s Your Move – Resumes

Calling all chess players from no experience to beginners to experts. Come play a historical game in a historical house. Boards and chess pieces provided. All are welcome the third Monday of every month.   Light refreshments will be served.   Masks covering nose and mouth, available at The Myers Residence, will be required. Hand…

The Myers Residence will be closed November 25 – 26 – 27

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Volunteers and staff will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, as best as can be done under current COVID conditions. To this end The Myers Residence will…

GIVING TUESDAY 2020 – kicks off DECEMBER DASH – are you ready?

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Are you ready? Giving Tuesday kicks off  UREC's December Dash campaign - help UREC drop kick into 2021 by raising $10,000 before December 31, 2020.   Mark your calendar and join with UREC in working to make our communities more equitable and just for all. Send your donation by postal mail to Underground Railroad Education…

December Dash 2020

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December Dash 2020 - can you donate at least $10 between December 1 and December 31, 2020 to help UREC continue its life-changing programming for teens, adults, and the community at large? 1,000 donors donating $10 each will help UREC reach its December goal of $10,000. This will help UREC close its budget gap generated…

Call for Student Art from Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site extends an opportunity to student artists residing in New York State to showcase their work in a competitive juried online exhibition. About the Theme: No matter where we look, even if we don't realize it, the past is always present. We ask that you, the student artist, discover history, your…

Holiday Shoppe Open House

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Join Us for our Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!* We will have multiple handmade and one-of-a-kind items for sale, our own merchandise, books, puzzles, DVDs, cards, and a wide variety of artwork and handmade goods including jewelry, with all proceeds supporting our site operations. Join us at The Myers Residence during regular business hours of 5pm-8pm Monday…

The Myers Residence – will be closed December 24, 25, 26

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

  The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed to the public on December 24, 25, and 26. It will reopen to the public on Monday, December 28 at 5pm. Hope our holidays are pleasant!

The Myers Residence – will be closed December 31, January 1 and January 2

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

      The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed to the public on December 31, January 1 and January 2. It will reopen to the public on Monday, January 4 at 5pm. Hope your holidays are pleasant!

MLK, Jr. Day – The Myers Residence will be Closed – See list of local events here

Please know that The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Monday, January 18. There are many local programs occurring and we encourage you to participate in them. MLK Labor and Community Celebration - https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/mlk2021/ MLK Saratoga - https://www.mlksaratoga.org/ Schenectady County Human Rights Commission Celebration - http://www.youtube.com/SchenectadyCounty. Interfaith Memorial Service - https://www.capareacc.org/rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-scholarship/ Tribute Video streamed by City…