The World of James Knapp
Learn about James Knapp, descendent of Dinah Jackson who was enslaved to the Van Rensselaer family who lived at today's Historic Cherry Hill. View artwork from contemporary artists that interprets…
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Events
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We Sing, We Speak, We Rise – being rescheduled for February 2026
Aaron Moore, founder of Acting With Aaron, has generously offered to produce a fundraising event for UREC's Interpretive Center as a response to the federal freezing, and potential withdrawal, of…
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UREC Library – you are invited to help bring the library to life
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so…
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Drawn to Art – for Seniors
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesSeniors 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…
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We Sing, We Speak, We Rise — When We Come Home – BEING RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2026
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesWhen We Come Home: Monologue Reading at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston AVenue, Albany, New York 12210 (Outside in the backyard) Parking is on Third Street and…
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Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!
YWCA 21 First Street, Troy, New YorkJoin in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its full committee planning sessions on Monday, November 10…
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The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is closed on Veterans’ Day
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesPlease note that The Myers Residence will be closed on Monday,November 11 for Veterans' Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12. Thank you for your understanding.
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UREC Board Executive Committee meeting
Online via ZoomThe Executive Board Committee of Underground Railroad Education Center meets virtually at 4pm on the second Tuesday, of each month. A zoom link will be sent via email to board…
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Championing Albany’s Potential Open House
Hilton Albany 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NYDowntown Albany Strategy Open House You are invited to the Downtown Albany Strategy Open House, part of Governor Hochul’s Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative. At this interactive event you will…
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Collections Committee – Join in
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesDo you like researching? Recordkeeping? Cataloguing? Planning programs, exhibits, displays? This very active committee needs more volunteers to carry out its important work for UREC and for the community. Be…
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CNYS Black Expo
Empire State Plaza Convention Center 279 Madison Avenue, Albany, NYJoin Underground Railroad Education Center at the CNYS Black Expo to be held at the Empire Sate Plaza Convention Center on Saturday, November 15 from 11am-4pm at Empire Staste Plaza.…
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UREC Board Meeting
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesMonthly URHPCR Board Meetings are open to the public. Pay us a visit. Listen in on the discussions that inform implementation of the mission-based vision of UREC. Board meetings are…
