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…
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…
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…
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 be closed Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. The Residence will reopen to the public on Saturday, November 28 from…
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 - 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…
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…
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 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 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!
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…
Visit the UREC exhibit to be displayed in the Empire State Plaza South Concourse that will present an interpretation of Underground Railroad history and its relevance for today. Eight principles that frame the new interpretation include - (1) Document Based (2) Reality vs. Myth (3) Public vs. Secret (4) Movement, not Safe Houses and Routes…
