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SUMMARY:Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
DESCRIPTION: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 create innovative\, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need for programming that is more appealing to teens. Through the process of project development\, teens will advance skills in research\, attention to detail\, analysis\, and critical thinking. \nTeens will start learning the process of researching and interpreting local Underground Railroad history through the creation of a collection of non-fiction\, historical short comic stories. They will later explore these research and interpretation skills through other mediums\, including performance and documentary filmmaking. This is a unique opportunity for the teens to dictate how UREC’s history and mission can best be constructed for a youth audience while learning transferable skills for their future careers. This teen-led process will encourage growth in adaptability\, professionalism\, attention to detail\, time-management\, and public speaking as they determine how the project takes shape. \nBy creating comics for younger audiences\, participants will learn to balance creative choices and primary source information. By exploring creative methods for telling local stories of the underground railroad\, students will gain pride by retelling local history to audiences made up of their peers and community members. Staff will facilitate exercises emphasizing teamwork\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and teamwork. Teens will utilize collaborative skills as they plan and execute daily objectives as they work towards their larger goals. \nYALI Meets every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Albany High School. Contact Marcus Kwame Anderson at 518-621-7793 or at marcus.urec08@gmail.com for information on how to participate.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/young-abolitionist-leadership-institute-yali-after-school-14/
LOCATION:Albany High School\, 700 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T022051Z
CREATED:20260429T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T022051Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Working the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening reception of Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson Rivers 1800s.  As the first installation in our Black Experience Exhibit Series\, this exhibit explores the lives and labor of Black mariners\, sailors\, and ship captains. \nThe reception will take place on Thursday\, May 21 at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The evening will include light refreshments and remarks\, with ample time to view the exhibit and connect with others interested in this history. \nPLEASE RSVP Here ! \nThe Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center is located at 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY 12202.  https://www.alicemoorecenter.org/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/opening-reception-working-the-waters/
LOCATION:Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T141745Z
CREATED:20230531T023329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T141745Z
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SUMMARY:Pinkster at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Join with UREC on Saturday\, June 23\, 2026 from 11AM–4PM at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site for Pinkster\, a celebration of family\, hope\, and cultural identity. With roots dating to New York’s Dutch colonial period\, this modern Pinkster festival is a way to recognize the importance of African cultural influences on music\, dance\, and identity during New York’s colonial and early American period. \nPinkster is free and open to the public. The family-friendly festivities will feature musical performances plus participatory dance\, live music\, fabric stamping\, and food. In addition\, there will be open house style tours of Schuyler Mansion and a special exhibition. \nHistorically\, Pinkster was an event that was shaped and developed over the 18th century by the cultural traditions brought to the Hudson River Valley by people from West and Central Africa and their descendants\, who were enslaved by colonists. The holiday- which was originally a Dutch religious observance – evolved into a spring festival at which time enslaved men and women reunited with friends and loved ones to form their own new traditions in storytelling\, music\, dance\, food – and the coveted selection of the Pinkster King. \nFull details available at https://www.albany.com/event/pinkster-celebration-at-schuyler-mansion-275177/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pinkster-at-schuyler-mansion-state-historic-site/
LOCATION:Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site\, 32 Catherine St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260322T225508Z
CREATED:20260322T225508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T225508Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. \nDon’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-10/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260124T185941Z
CREATED:20260124T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T185941Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Memorial Day. We wish you a pleasant Memorial Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-memorial-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T141335Z
CREATED:20260720T230030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T141335Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Night at the Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online\nat https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133055Z
CREATED:20260202T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133055Z
UID:4990-1779897600-1779908400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to be part of this unique out-of-school program for high school juniors and seniors. Be an agent of change! Prepare yourself to democratize and diversify the museum field!\nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided.\nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-5/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132715Z
CREATED:20250501T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132715Z
UID:4359-1779982200-1779987600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
DESCRIPTION: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 create innovative\, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need for programming that is more appealing to teens. Through the process of project development\, teens will advance skills in research\, attention to detail\, analysis\, and critical thinking. \nTeens will start learning the process of researching and interpreting local Underground Railroad history through the creation of a collection of non-fiction\, historical short comic stories. They will later explore these research and interpretation skills through other mediums\, including performance and documentary filmmaking. This is a unique opportunity for the teens to dictate how UREC’s history and mission can best be constructed for a youth audience while learning transferable skills for their future careers. This teen-led process will encourage growth in adaptability\, professionalism\, attention to detail\, time-management\, and public speaking as they determine how the project takes shape. \nBy creating comics for younger audiences\, participants will learn to balance creative choices and primary source information. By exploring creative methods for telling local stories of the underground railroad\, students will gain pride by retelling local history to audiences made up of their peers and community members. Staff will facilitate exercises emphasizing teamwork\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and teamwork. Teens will utilize collaborative skills as they plan and execute daily objectives as they work towards their larger goals. \nYALI Meets every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Albany High School. Contact Marcus Kwame Anderson at 518-621-7793 or at marcus.urec08@gmail.com for information on how to participate.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/young-abolitionist-leadership-institute-yali-after-school-11/
LOCATION:Albany High School\, 700 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140605Z
CREATED:20260430T140605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T140605Z
UID:5275-1780081200-1780086600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drive to Live in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany.\n\nPerformances are scheduled on Friday\, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday\, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm\n\nPerformances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus.\n\nTickets are available at https://www.simpletix.com/e/drive-to-live-in-albany-tickets-269710\n\nSee you there!\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drive-to-live-in-albany-3/
LOCATION:Interfaith Sanctuary\, 959 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140411Z
CREATED:20260430T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T140411Z
UID:5279-1780156800-1780162200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drive to Live in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany.\nPerformances are scheduled on Friday\, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday\, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm\nPerformances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus.\nTickets are available at https://www.simpletix.com/e/drive-to-live-in-albany-tickets-269710\n  \nSEE YOU THERE!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drive-to-live-in-albany/
LOCATION:Interfaith Sanctuary\, 959 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230557Z
CREATED:20260526T230203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230557Z
UID:5323-1780502400-1780513200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to be part of this unique out-of-school program for high school juniors and seniors. Be an agent of change! Prepare yourself to democratize and diversify the museum field! \nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-7/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122809Z
CREATED:20260526T121942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T122809Z
UID:5303-1780750800-1780761600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Activation Day - the Freedom Walkers at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Freedom Walkers at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday\, June 6 from 1pm-4pm. Activities include a presentation by Freedom Walkers\, talk about the Harriet Tubman statue\, free tours of The Myers Residence\, Garden tours\, movie documentary\, children’s activities.\nThe Freedom Walkers journey takes them from Silver Spring\, Maryland to Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, honoring Harriet Tubman and other freedom seekers and bringing the message of freedom.\nClick #FreedomWalk2026 for more information.\n#FreedomWalk2026 envisions a nation where America’s unfinished story is completed to form a more just and perfect union. Uniting past and present we seek to re-ignite the ideals of “We the People”—sparking inspiration for future generations to secure equity\, justice\, and liberation for all.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/activation-day-the-freedom-walkers-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T141257Z
CREATED:20260713T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T141257Z
UID:5318-1780945200-1780952400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Craft Night at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-6/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230821Z
CREATED:20260526T230821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230821Z
UID:5327-1781107200-1781118000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to be part of this unique out-of-school program for high school juniors and seniors. Be an agent of change! Prepare yourself to democratize and diversify the museum field! \nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-9/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231515Z
CREATED:20250530T214215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231515Z
UID:1148-1781200800-1781206200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Collections Committee - Join in
DESCRIPTION:Do 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 part of the Collections Team! Meetings are held every other month at The Myers Residence on the second Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Carmen Bivens at 518-621-7793. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/collections-committee-join-in/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T232105Z
CREATED:20260526T232105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232105Z
UID:5329-1781200800-1781206200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad - there's more to the story
DESCRIPTION:As the first civil rights movement in the United States\, the Underground Railroad is so much more than we have been led to believe. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the East Greenbush Community Library to take a deeper dive into this transformative period in American history that is related with us today. Learn more about the Underground Railroad Education Center. \nFull details are available at the East Greenbush Library website. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-theres-more-to-the-story-3/
LOCATION:East Greenbush Community Library\, 10 Community Way\, East Greenbush\, NY\, 12061\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T235518Z
CREATED:20260528T235518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T235518Z
UID:5337-1781348400-1781352000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Schuyler Flatts Burial Ground Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from the community on this 10th anniversary to remember those who\, spending their lives enslaved to the Schuylers\, were remembered\, honored\, and respectfully reburied at St. Agnes Cemetery in 2016. \nUncovering the remains of 16 individuals from infants to senior adults\, buried in an unmarked cemetery that was once part of the Schuyler family property in today’s city of Watervliet\, community members came together to ensure a proper reburial. Mark this 10th anniversary by joining with others at the African Burial site in St. Agnes Cemetery on June 13 at 11am. \nClick HERE for a map of the St. Agnes Cemetery Grounds noting the location of the African Burial site. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/schuyler-flatts-burial-ground-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:St. Agnes Cemetery\, 48 Cemetery Avenue\, Menands\, NY\, 12204
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162414Z
CREATED:20260527T145641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T162414Z
UID:5332-1781632800-1781638200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America
DESCRIPTION:Join The Tales of Albany: Local History Book Club in celebration of Juneteenth and discover more about the history of the Underground Railroad and Albany’s role in the movement for freedom. \nThis special session will feature guest speakers from the Underground Railroad Education Center\, who will share insights from their research about the Underground Railroad in Albany. \nThe main book that will be discussed is Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America by Fergus M. Bordewich\, a compelling and accessible history of the Underground Railroad and the people who risked their lives to challenge slavery. \nParticipants are welcome to read the book in advance or simply come to listen to the Underground Railroad Education Center and join the discussion. \n  \nPlease REGISTER HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/bound-for-canaan-the-underground-railroad-and-the-war-for-the-soul-of-america/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library Washington Branch\, 161 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231149Z
CREATED:20260526T231014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231149Z
UID:5328-1781712000-1781722800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to be part of this unique out-of-school program for high school juniors and seniors. Be an agent of change! Prepare yourself to democratize and diversify the museum field! \nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-10/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T000000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130026Z
CREATED:20230701T201409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T130026Z
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URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-in-albany-immersion-tour/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T125830Z
CREATED:20210603T035012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T125830Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity in Albany - Immersion Tours
DESCRIPTION:Visit the historic places in New York’s capital city where history was made and that influence life today. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is included in the Freedom and Opportunity Immersion Tour scheduled for the third Thursday of each month June through October 2026. \nOrganized by Ten Broeck Mansion staff\, this memorable 4 hour tour provides an enriching opportunity to learn about and experience Albany’s historic movers and shakers whose stories are told at The Irish American Heritage Museum\, Ten Broeck Mansion\, and the award winning Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. \nTours begin at 2pm and conclude at 6pm. Be sure to schedule a dinner reservation at one of Albany’s many delectable downtown eateries to top off the evening. \nTickets and additional information are available on Eventbrite  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-in-albany-immersion-tours/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260531T195740Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence will be closed on June 19 - a federal holiday
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your understanding. Join us on Saturday\, June 20 for UREC’s on-site commemoration of the June 19\, 1865 emancipation of people enslaved in Texas.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-at-urec-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T210113Z
CREATED:20260326T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T210113Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026 - a Commemoration and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join in the commemoration of this important date in American history commemorating June 19\, 1865\, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. In honor of this history\, collaborators in Albany are joinng together again this year to commemorate in a variety of ways this important event in American history.\nStay tuned to this calendar\, to Facebook and Instagram and Bluesky\, to local news announcements and community calendars.\nSee you on Juneteenth! The CDTA Trolley will be providing transport free of charge to the various Juneteenth locations. Juneteenth Trolley Stops Flyer 2026\nAs of May 28th\, the following tablers will join with UREC in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonia Savilla\, Licensed Life & Health Insurance Broker\nWizard’s Wardrobe\nNYS Museum – 250th Continuing Revolution Panel\nDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA)\nWalkable Albany\nAfrican American Archives of Columbia County\nUSS Slater\nFriends of Tivoli Lake Preserve & Farm\nTulip City Creative\nCircus Printing – bring a blank t-shirt for screen printing\nSchuyler Mansion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso happening at The Myers Residence Campus: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree tours of The Myers Residence\nGarden tours\nTeen video’s\nScrolling UREC PowerPoints\nWorking the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s Exhibit\nFree scrumptious lunch\nJuneteenth history walking path\nAfrican Drumming\nMyth and Marrow – performance teaser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-2026/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T231457Z
CREATED:20250507T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T231457Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Oration: What Would Frederick Douglass Say on the Semi-Quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence?
DESCRIPTION:Join with others for the annual UREC July 4th Oration\, framed by Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”\, from 11am-1pm on Saturday\, July 4 in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence located at 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany. Parking is best on Third Street\, at the rear of the Myers Residence Campus (navigate to 93 Third Street\, Albany\, NY). Program runs 11am-12pm\, with lunch and enriching conversation to follow.\nWhat would Frederick Douglass say on the Semi-Quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence? Repercussions of chattel slavery\, birthright citizenship\, disappearing people\, haunt us today just as they did in Douglass’s day. Who gets to identify what July 4th celebrates? Was the revolution concluded in 1776? Are we involved in a continuing revolution? To whom does due process apply? Join with Alan Singer\, PhD\, Professor Emeritus\, Hofstra University\, for a deep dive into this question as Singer offers thought provoking commentary on excerpts from Douglass’s 1852 speech “What to the Slave is your Fourth of July.”\n  \nAlan Singer is a social studies educator and historian in the Department of Teaching Learning Technology at Hofstra University in Long Island\, New York. He is a member of the New York State Council for the Social Studies\, New Jersey Council for the Social Studies\, Long Island Council for the Social Studies and the Association of Teachers of Social Studies (New York City). Dr. Singer is a graduate of the City College of New York and has a Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University. He taught at a number of secondary schools in New York City\, including Franklin K. Lane High School and Edward R. Murrow High School. Dr. Singer is the author of Education Flashpoints (Routledge\, 2014)\, Teaching to Learn\, Learning to Teach: A Handbook for Secondary School Teachers\, 2nd edition (Routledge\, 2013)\, Social Studies For Secondary Schools\, 4th Edition (Routledge\, 2014)\, Teaching Global History (Routledge\, 2011)\, New York and Slavery\, Time to Teach the Truth (SUNY\, 2008)\, and Teaching Climate History: there is no Planet B (Routledge\, 2022). \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/july-4th-oration-new-york-states-investment-in-the-institution-of-enslavement-and-its-legacy-today/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215607Z
CREATED:20260629T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T215607Z
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SUMMARY:Myth and Marrow
DESCRIPTION:  \nBOLD NEW THEATER!\nMYTH & MARROW is an immersive\, Afrofuturist political one-act musical stage drama that conjures Black folk music\, ancestral ritual\, and AI technology to put American history on trial.\nAre you brave enough to decide the verdict? Audience members will be allowed to join a CITIZEN JURY to deliver the verdict!\nJae Gayle\, writer\, producer and performer of Labor Pains Project shares her talents through her latest production Myth and Marrow. This free performance invites you into the story through the citizen jury. One performance only! Don’t miss it! \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/myth-and-marrow/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170159Z
CREATED:20260701T185306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170159Z
UID:5379-1784055600-1784061000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Witness My Hand: Slavery and Freedom in Staten Island's Early Republic
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on indentures\, manumission records\, deeds\, probate and other primary sources\, this presentation explores the transition from slavery to freedom on Staten Island after the American Revolution. It examines the impact of New York’s gradual abolition laws and recovers the stories of African Americans lives\, challenges\, possibilities\, and enduring legacy of emancipation.\nHosted by Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State.\nRegister here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KqId9mAORtOgJRPj1Qkvug#/registration \n  \n  \nDebbie-Ann Paige is a public historian\, genealogist\, educator\, and policy analyst whose work uses the power of history to recover overlooked narratives\, strengthen communities\, and connect the past to contemporary civic life. She is a cofounder and co-president of the Staten Island chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and Vice President of the Northeast Corridor Network to Freedom. A Senior Policy Analyst with CSG East and adjunct lecturer at the College of Staten Island\, she has been recognized for her leadership in preservation and public history with the Harriet Tubman Leadership Award and as a 2026 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/witness-my-hand-slavery-and-freedom-in-staten-islands-early-republic/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T165949Z
CREATED:20260115T224336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T165949Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity: the Revolution and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore three of Albany’s finest historic sites and museums to explore stories of abolition\, freedom\, immigration and labor at the Ten Broeck Mansion\, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, and the Irish American Heritage Museum.\nTours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage  Museum\nTour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm\nTour continues at 5:00 pm at The Myers Residence \nImmersion Tours for 2026: – \n\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\n\nTicket information is available through Eventbrite.\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-the-revolution-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T191841Z
CREATED:20260701T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T191841Z
UID:5386-1784363400-1784374200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Many and Varied Hands
DESCRIPTION:Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host “Many and Varied Hands\,” a traveling exhibit\, from July 11th to 29th – this exhibit shares the history of enslaved peoples and their contributions to the development of New York State. It will be available for viewing during Schoharie Crossing State HIstoric Site regular visitation hours of Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm\, and Sundays from 1pm-5pm. \nJoin with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, cofounders of Underground Railroad Education Center\, for a conversation about the relationship of the institution of enslavement as it played out in NYS with the work to abolish this institution by antislavery activists. Conversation will begin at 8:30am and continue until a11am.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/many-and-varied-hands/
LOCATION:Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site\, 129 Schoharie Street\, Fort Hunter\, NY\, 12069
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151623Z
CREATED:20260701T192909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151623Z
UID:5396-1785434400-1785439800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Just Beyond the River
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk: Just Beyond the River \nWho: Daesha Devon Harris in conversation with Marcus Kwame Anderson\nWhen: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\, 6:00–7:30 PM\nWhere: Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center \nFree:  Please Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite \n\n\nJoin us for an evening conversation with acclaimed artist Daesha Devon Harris\, whose work explores the Black experience through memory\, folklore\, and the enduring relationship between people and water. \nIn this talk\, award winning artist Marcus Kwame Anderson will interview Harris about her celebrated project\, Just Beyond the River. A Folktale\, examining how water serves as a site of  survival\, imagination\, and cultural memory within the Black experience. \nPresented alongside UREC’s Working the Waters exhibit\, this program offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary art that expands our understanding of the past. \nFinancial support comes from Advance Albany County Alliance. This is a collaboration between Underground Railroad Education Center and the Alice Moore Black Arts and Culture Center
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/artist-talk-just-beyond-the-river/
LOCATION:Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T014536Z
CREATED:20260327T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T014536Z
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SUMMARY:Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel\, the pop-up exhibits move from one community space to the next\, ensuring Black history remains visible and accessible.\nOur first exhibit Working the Waters explores the lives and labor of Black men and women who worked on ships\, built communities\, and navigated freedom. The exhibit invites visitors to re-imagine life on the Hudson River and the histories that unfolded upon it.\nWorking the Waters is on view now through October 31st at Albany’s City Hall
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/working-the-waters-black-mariners-on-the-hudson-river-1800s/
LOCATION:Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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