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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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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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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NY Civil Liberties Union Capital Region Awards Ceremony
You are invited to the NYCLU ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY Thursday, November 20 from 6 to 8 pm Duo at the Dunes (formerly the Italian American Community Center) 257 Washington Avenue Extension,…
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Fund Development Committee – you are invited
Hybrid - 194 Livingston Avenue and via ZoomJoin with UREC board members and volunteers to refine and implement a 2026 Fund Development plan for UREC. Events, cultivation of donors, fee-for-service programs, grants are part of any strong…
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Lifting Every Voice:”I’d love to learn more about your perspective.” — Democratic Engagement Dialogue
VirtualExcelsior’s Center for Social Justice, the Civic Engagement Rope Team, the Underground Railroad Education Center, and the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region are thrilled to invite you to participate…
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HEAR ME OUT – Teen Playlist Competition
The Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) is hosting Voice and Votes, a Smithsonian Traveling exhibit on display at The New York State Museum from November 28-January 9, 2026. SHARE. SHARE. SHARE. Share…
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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
New York Sate Museum 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, New YorkVoices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy. Engage with the story of Our Democracy through engaging storytelling, multimedia displays and oral interviews from…
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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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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America – guided tour
This December 6 join an Underground Railroad Education Center staff member on a tour of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy. Join…
