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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Tours are usually hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at…
