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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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…
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Founders Tour at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesMaryLiz and Paul Stewart, co-founders of the UREC are hosting a Founders' Tour Experience. This special tour is a three (3) hour experience, conducted by the Stewart’s and is a…
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Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!
Hybrid - 194 Livingston Avenue and via ZoomJoin 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, December 8…
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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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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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Arias in the Afternoon: Lifting Every Voice
New York State Museum 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, New YorkArias in the Afternoon brings community members together with Handel’s Messiah and the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes:Democracy in America exhibit for a powerful experience combining music, history, and inspiration. Handel’s…
