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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited - at Fulton County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION: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 to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. \nJoin with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation  of a very old story and its relationship with us today. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-at-fulton-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Fulton County Historical Society\, 237 Kingsboro Road\, Gloversville\, NY\, 12078
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SUMMARY:Carrying on the traditions - REACH OUT ST. ROSE - Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Join with College of St. Rose alumni in this tremendous volunteer opportunity. No experience necessary\, just a willingness to share your time and talents.\nAll work will be conducted outdoors on The Stephen and Harriet Myers Campus. Tools\, gloves\, and light refreshments will be provided.\nReach Out Saint Rose alumni are carrying on this amazing annual tradition from when the College was open\,  when 800+ Saint Rose students\, staff\, alumni\, family and friends would go out into the community and make a difference with a few hours of time and energy. A little bit of time supports neighborhoods\, nursing homes\, shelters\, community gardens and local social service organizations that do so much to respond to the needs of the people of the Capital Region. \nQuestions? Interested in joining in? Have a group to bring? Call Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 or contact us via https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/reach-out-st-rose-community-service-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:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000
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SUMMARY:New Scotland Seniors visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/new-scotland-seniors-visit-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T150000
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SUMMARY:Archeology Dig on Powell Family Farm Site - community members invited
DESCRIPTION:UREC will join NYS archeologist Michael Lucas in an archeological dig in Colonie in order to investigate the life of the Powell family\, the first Black farmers in the Capital Region. Community members are welcome to participate. If interested please contact Paul Stewart in advance at 518-621-7793 (office) or via the CONTACT page at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/\nBring lunch\, liquids to drink\, garden gloves\, a willingness to get dirty\, and a curious spirit. Come for morning and afternoon or any portion thereof.\nDigging will start at 9am and conclude by 3pm.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/archeology-dig-on-powell-family-farm-site/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Depot Museum - The Underground Railroad: from Enslavement to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the Lincoln Depot Museum located at 10 Water Street in Peekskill\, NY on Saturday\, September 7 from 2pm-4pm for a presentation on a new interpretation of the Underground Railroad story. Complete details can be found at the Lincoln Depot Museum’s website – click HERE for details. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lincoln-depot-museum-the-underground-railroad-from-enslavement-to-freedom/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Depot Museum\, 10 S. Water Street\, Peekskill\, New York\, 10566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T144041Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Seekers and the UGRR in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul Stewart to learn more about freedom seekers John Henry Hill\, Moses Roper\, Catherine Brice\, and Harriet Jacobs\, all of whom have connections to Albany\, New York.\nThis is one of a series of 26 presentations funded by a grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). All presentations will be conducted in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Presentations are free of charge. \n             
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-seekers-and-the-ugrr-in-albany/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T133000
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CREATED:20240803T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T204821Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad: a New Interpretation of an Old Story
DESCRIPTION: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 to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of enslavement in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers and co-founders of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this empowering local history and its relevance for us today. \nSponsored by the Princetown Seniors – presentation to be held at 6 Old Mariaville Rd. Rotterdam\, NY.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-4/
LOCATION:Princetown Seniors\, 6 Old Mariaville Rd.\, Princetown\, NY\, 12306
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
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SUMMARY:Tour the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with Schenectady County Historical Society staff and students and members of a Saratoga Springs Reading group for a tour of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. \n“We devote all our time to the care of the oppressed who come among us. Our pay is small\, but yet we are willing to continue to do what we can for them. We have arrivals every few days from southern oppression\, and forward them to the next depot…” – Stephen Myers\, 1860 \nThis historic site is a place where the community can come to learn about and be transformed by the inspiring story of the Underground Railroad\, the first integrated civil rights movement in the United States\, and its relevance for us today. \n  \nAdults; $12\, Seniors: $8\, Youth 16yr-9yr: $5\, Below 9yr: Free
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240803T185706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T190219Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Planning Department meeting for the Interpretive Center - share your comments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/albany-planning-department-meeting-for-the-interpretive-center-share-your-comments/
LOCATION:Albany Community Development Agency\, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T203000
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CREATED:20240727T001412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T001800Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of fun games\, munchies and music! 🎉 Don’t miss out – let’s have a blast while supporting a great cause. \nWhile at Game Night\, learn about our ongoing history & research projects\, youth programs\, new construction & restoration – – also\, schedule a tour! \nMeet new people\, play games like chess\, mancala\, challenging puzzles\, and one-of-a-kind activities. ♟️ \nStay connected and participate in any pre-Game Night online activities by following us on social media! 📱 \nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-game-night/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
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CREATED:20240331T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T225649Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2024 - Hope Chapel - the Oldest African American Church in the Mohawk Valley of NYS
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the cutting edge community – gather from the convenience of your own home via zoom on the 4th Saturday of each month\, January through October 2024\, from 2pm-3pm for an enriching presentation and conversation about UGRR history and its contemporary relevance. \nFull details are available HERE. Online and a paper registration forms are available for your convenience. \nQuestions? Use the CONTACT US page or call 518-621-7793.\nSee you soon!\nZoom links will be sent out the day before each event. \nRecordings of the presentation will be available to all registrants for one month following the presentation. \nRegistration for a next day presentation closes at 5pm on the Friday before the presentation. \n======= \nJuly 27 – Hope Chapel – the Oldest African American Church in the Mohawk Valley of NYS \nPresented by Deidre Sinnott\, novelist\, filmmaker\, historian and social change advocate.  \nLearn about Hope Chapel whose roots started with the First Presbyterian Church and the Sabbath School movement in the 1810s. 2023 is the 175th anniversary of Hope Chapel  A.M.E. Zion as it is now known. Hope Chapel is one of the places designated as an UGRR site by the Ft. Stanwix Underground Railroad Project\, headed by Dr. Judith Wellman. \nClick https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/freedomcon-2024/ to learn more and to register for this virtual presentation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2024-soaring-spirits-for-freedom-harriet-tubman-and-fannie-lou-hamer/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T143000
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CREATED:20240203T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T211553Z
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SUMMARY:Recent Events Community Conversation - all are welcome to this hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:The multiple challenges and threats taking place around us\, locally\, nationally\, and internationally\, are affecting\, in one way or another\, our attention\, our ability to take care of our responsibilities\, and our relationships. From the cost of groceries we experience every week to the political rhetoric and the immigration and international crises we hear about daily\, we are dealing with a lot\, and things do not seem to be slowing down. From the cost alone. We can find strength and support in our community and in opportunities to share our concerns\, perspectives\, and stories as well to learn about those of others.What recent events have been in your mind recently\, and what thoughts or concerns have they made you consider? \nFor this purpose\, the Underground Railroad Education Center and the Excelsior University Center for Social Justice have partnered to facilitate monthly conversations about recent events at the Myers Residence. On  ET\, join us for cookies\, fruit\, coffee and lemonade at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany NY or via Zoom (https://excelsior.zoom.us/j/93125316468)\, and participate in our facilitated dialogue\, or simply listen if you’d prefer\, about our reaction and response to the events happening around us. We are looking forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact: \nPamela Jimenez\nProgram Director for the Center for Social Justice\nExcelsior University\nPjimenez@excelsior.edu \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/community-conversation-all-welcome-to-this-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
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CREATED:20240602T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T002625Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad - there is more to the story
DESCRIPTION: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 to believe.  In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with the Stewarts as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this local history and its relevance for us today.\nJoin Paul and Mary Liz Stewart for a deeper dive into Underground Railroad history – the local story and the local story in its national and international context – scheduled for Saturday\, July 20 from 2pm-4pm at the Washington Branch of the Albany Public Library. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-there-is-more-to-the-story/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library Washington Branch\, 161 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240630T212553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T212553Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter
DESCRIPTION:Check out Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter\, weeknights at 7pm on Spectrum News 1\, for an interview with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart about the goings on at Underground Railroad Education Center.\nhttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/politics/capital-tonight can be found using this link.\n\n\nSusan Arbetter is a long time Capital Region resident\, a veteran political journalist with a long list of accolades\, including her induction into the Women’s Press Club of New York Hall of Fame.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/capital-tonight-with-susan-arbetter/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240630T191604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T211548Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Oration - Civil Rights as Spiritual Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Delving into deeper meanings of Freedom\, Justice and Divine Image\, Donna Elia will reflect upon the role of people of faith historically and currently and the need for repentance\, reparation and anti-racism. She will reflect upon a call to wholeness and theological reflection\, as well as a commitment to a lifelong journey of justice-seeking.\n  \n \nRev. Donna Elia has been an ordained Presbyterian Minister for 35 years. Since 2000\, she has been serving as executive director of Troy Area United Ministries. She is also pastor of St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church in Spencertown. She co-chairs Albany Presbytery’s Anti-Racism Task Force. She is also a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. Donna and her partner\, Marian\, live in Niskayuna and have a son\, Luke. \n  \nWe will be acknowledging the volunteer service contributed to UREC by Daniel Pascoe Aguilar\, Judy Wing\, Brea Barthel\, Emily Durstewitz and Alvin Espino. \nAs in past years\, the program runs from 11am-12pm\, to be followed by lunch from 12pm-1pm. Please bring your own chair if you can. Please consider parking on Third Street which runs along the ‘backside’ of the Myers Residence Campus. Third Street\, which is one-way running east\, is easily accessed from Henry Johnson Blvd. \nI am afraid we will not have a children’s space this year. We cannot find anyone to manage that space. Children are welcome but corresponding adults will need to bring things to occupy the child/children. \nLooking forward to sharing July 4th with you at The Myers Residence backyard! If weather is inclement\, we will withdraw to the Hoop House (Greenhouse) on the Third Street properties. \n  \n————————— \n  \n“What\, to the American slave\, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him\, more than all others in the year\, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him\, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty\, an unholy license; your national greatness\, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants\, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality\, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns\, your sermons and thanksgivings\, with all your religious parade\, and solemnity\, are\, to him\, mere bombast\, fraud\, deception\, impiety\, and hypocrisy – a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices\, more shocking and bloody\, than are the people of these United States\, at this very hour.” Frederick Douglass\, 1852\, “What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July?” \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/july-4th-oration-civil-rights-as-spiritual-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T190000
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CREATED:20240630T210436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T211501Z
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SUMMARY:Rezoning of Interpretive Center Properties and Vote by Albany Common Council
DESCRIPTION:Albany Common Council has moved out of committee for a full vote by the entire Albany Common Council the recommendation by the Albany Planning Department to rezone the properties on which the UREC Interpretive Center will be built from R-T\, Residential Townhouse\, to MU-NE\, Mixed Use-Neighborhood Edge. A full Council vote will be taken on Ordinance 13.51.24 on Monday\, July 1\, 2024 at the 6pm meeting on floor 2 in Room 206 of Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY 12207.\nAnyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments by 12 noon on July 1\, 2024 to commoncouncil@albanyny.gov or provide in-person testimony on the ordinances before the Common Council for consideration.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/rezoning-of-interpretive-center-properties-and-vote-by-albany-common-council/
LOCATION:Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240531T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T163204Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration/Commemoration 2024 - Join Us!
DESCRIPTION:Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) is thrilled to announce its annual Juneteenth Celebration\, taking place on June 15\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This year’s event promises a rich array of activities and performances to honor and remember the significance of Juneteenth. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nFree Food: Enjoy delicious\, complimentary food from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Art & History: Explore the intersection of art and history through engaging exhibits and displays.\nMusic Performances: Experience the powerful performances of Nick Payton – The BLK Ambition and the soulful melodies of Cameroonian Singers.\nPoetry Readings: Read by YALI (UREC teen program)\, be inspired by thought-provoking poetry celebrating freedom and resilience.\nMyers Residence Tours:  Take a tour of the historic Myers Residence\, the home of Stephen and Harriet Myers\, who helped Freedom Seekers in their journey to freedom.\nThe CDTA Trolley will provide transport between The Myers Residence\, Albany Black Chamber\, and 135 S. Pearl Street.\n\n  \n“Juneteenth is a time for reflection\, education\, and celebration\,” says Paul Stewart\, Co-Founder  of Underground Railroad Education Center. “We invite the community to join us in honoring this important moment in history with a day filled with meaningful activities and inspiring performances.” \n  \nJuneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States\, marking a significant chapter in our nation’s history. Specifically the emancipation of roughly 250\,000 still enslaved in Galveston Bay\, Texas in June 19\, 1865. UREC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom and equality. The Underground Railroad Education Center researches and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement\, its international connections\, and its legacy to today’s social justice issues. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come and celebrate with us as we remember the importance of Juneteenth and continue to strive for justice and equality for all. \n  \nPDF Flier to print and share — Juneteenth 2024 Flyer – thanks for helping to spread the word!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-commemoration-2024/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T123000
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman Corridor - Your Input is Requested
DESCRIPTION:The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) invites the public to attend a public open house to receive information about the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor. URCNYS and its team of consultants are in the process of drafting a Corridor Management Plan for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor\, a 500-mile route that will traverse the state. The proposed route begins in New York City at the New Jersey Border. It travels north on NY Route 9 to Albany along the Hudson River\, and then turns west on NY Route 5S\, connecting through Central New York to Utica\, Syracuse\, and then Auburn in the Finger Lakes Region. The Corridor continues on NY-20 to Geneva\, then north on NY-14 to NY 31 through Rochester\, Brockport\, and Lockport to Buffalo. A final section of the 500-mile corridor traverses NY-265\, terminating in Niagara Falls. Interested members of the public are invited to attend and offer input before final sign-off and acknowledgment of the draft plan by NYDOT can occur.\nThe purpose of the public meeting is to learn about the proposed Corridor and its approval process while providing an opportunity for attendees to review and discuss the Corridor’s route and goals. This open meeting will ensure that adequate measures and input have been considered as the Corridor Management Plan evolves. Attendees will have an opportunity to review materials and provide comments to NYDOT and byway management representatives. This is an open house forum where attendees can also learn how to become involved in the process.\nInterested persons are invited to express their views in writing\, giving reasons for support of or in opposition to the proposed Corridor. All interested participants can find more information by searching the URCNYS website under urcnys.org/corridor . Comments or input will be received during the workshop or can be submitted via the Corridor portal at harriettubmancorridorny.com . 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/harriet-tubman-corridor-your-input-is-requested/
LOCATION:Albany Center for Economic Success\, 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T173000
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CREATED:20240507T160816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T172503Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Troop 88824 meeting at The Myers Residence – join us!
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY have started a new troop that meets at The Myers Residence every other Thursday from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Join in the fun! If interested\, or if you have questions\, please contact Amelia Paul\,  the UREC Family\, Youth and Senior Program Coordinator\, at 518-621-7793. Great things are happening at The Myers Residence!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/girl-scout-troop-88824-meeting-at-the-myers-residence-join-us-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240602T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T173614Z
UID:3723-1718294400-1718296200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Stortytime with Ms. Amelia Paul at Arbor Hill/West Hill Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Amelia Paul\, UREC’s Senior\, Youth\, and Family Program Coordinator\, at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Library located at 145 Henry Johnson Blvd. for storytime for our youngest community members. Off-street parking is available but limited. On-street parking is available on First St. See you there! \nComplete details are available at https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/sunset-storytime-15942
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/sunset-stortytime-with-ms-amelia-paul-at-arbor-hill-west-hill-public-library/
LOCATION:Arbor Hill / West Hill Public Library\, 145 Henry Johnson Blvd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T163709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T163948Z
UID:3684-1716917400-1716922800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experience at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence - appropriate for families
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\nSeniors – $8\nAdults – $10\nChildren 5-12 years – $5\nUnder 5 years – Free
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experience-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-appropriate-for-families/
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:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T171052Z
UID:3687-1716379200-1716382800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Discovering the Frank Brothers - Freeborn Men of Color\, Soldiers of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Green will speak about her recent book\, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers\, Freeborn Men of Color\, Soldiers of Independence (Westholme Publishing; 2023). The narrative follows the lives of William and Benjamin Frank\, two brothers who enlisted in Second Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolutionary War in the spring of 1777. Their military experiences quickly diverged\, and Dr. Green explores their stories to provide context and substance to the Black experience during the war years\, as well as underscore the significant distinction between free Blacks in military service and those who had been enslaved\, and how they responded in different ways to the harsh realities of racism.\n\nRegister for Discovering the Frank Brothers – Freeborn Men of Color\, Soldiers of Independence\n\nShirley L. Green received her Ph.D. in history from Bowling Green State University after a twenty-six-year career in law enforcement. She is an adjunct professor of history at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. She is currently the Director of the Toledo Police Museum in Toledo\, Ohio.\n\n\nWednesday\, May 22\n12:00pm – 1:00pm EST\n\n\nAdditional Information available at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/12176372
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/discovering-the-frank-brothers-freeborn-men-of-color-soldiers-of-independence/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T172856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T234004Z
UID:3689-1715990400-1716075000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Help Us Make History - 518 Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Today is the Day – 518 Day of Giving!\nToday is the last opportunity to participate. \nPlease join our campaign! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. \nVisit the UREC Donate Page today by clicking HERE and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations. All giving will end at 11:59PM on May 18\, so make sure to get your gift in on time! \nThank you in advance for your generosity!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/help-us-make-history-518-day-of-giving-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20231107T223540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T160037Z
UID:3339-1715877000-1715880600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Girl Scout Troop 88824 meeting at The Myers Residence – join us!
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY have started a new troop that meets at The Myers Residence every other Thursday from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Join in the fun! If interested\, or if you have questions\, please contact Amelia Paul\,  the UREC Family\, Youth and Senior Program Coordinator\, at 518-621-7793. Great things are happening at The Myers Residence!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/girl-scout-troop-88824-meeting-at-the-myers-residence-join-us/
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:20240515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240304T171544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T223704Z
UID:3574-1715779800-1715783400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation with Excelsior University Center for Social Justice - Career Meaning
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 87% of the world’s workforce —67% of the USA’s— is struggling to find meaning in what they do\, or that we are projecting 40%-50% of US occupations to be replaced by technology by 2030\, or that all of us are expected to go through an average of 11.9 occupational changes in our lifetime\, most often across different industries?\nHow do we find career meaning and success in such a rapidly changing world and job market?\nJoin us for a workshop on a model designed to help us find our career purpose and strategy in a way that can be adapted or transferred to the options currently available to us.\nThe workshop will be held on May 15 at 1:30PM ET at the Underground Railroad Education Center (194 Livingston Ave. in Albany NY)\, or via Zoom at https://excelsior.zoom.us/j/93125316468. We are looking forward to seeing you!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/community-conversation-with-excelsior-university-center-for-social-justice-careers/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T155840Z
UID:3680-1715621400-1715626800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experience at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence - appropriate for older children and adults
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\n  \nSeniors – $8\nAdults – $10\nChildren 5-12 years – $5\nUnder 5 years – Free
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experience-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-appropriate-for-older-children-and-adults-2/
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:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T155553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T155553Z
UID:3678-1715436000-1715441400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experience at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence - appropriate for older children and adults
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement in New York State and the nation and help Freedom Seekers to freedom while also addressing civil rights issues that are familiar to us today.\n  \nSeniors – $8\nAdults – $10\nChildren 5-12 years – $5\nUnder 5 years – Free\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experience-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-appropriate-for-older-children-and-adults/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20230829T235207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T154941Z
UID:3202-1715362200-1715367600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:UREC Reads: How to be an Antiracist - by Ibram X. Kendi - LAST SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Join with others to discuss Kendi’s compelling treatise on antiracism. With his reader-friendly style\, Kendi draws the reader in from the first page to the last. \n“Ibram X. Kendi’s concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America–but even more fundamentally\, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place\, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like\, and how we can play an active role in building it. \nIn his memoir\, Kendi weaves together an electrifying combination of ethics\, history\, law\, and science–including the story of his own awakening to antiracism–bringing it all together in a cogent\, accessible form. He begins by helping us rethink our most deeply held\, if implicit\, beliefs and our most intimate personal relationships (including beliefs about race and IQ and interracial social relations) and reexamines the policies and larger social arrangements we support. How to Be an Antiracist promises to become an essential book for anyone who wants to go beyond an awareness of racism to the next step of contributing to the formation of a truly just and equitable society.” (https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist) \nUREC Reads will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month as a hybrid event from 5:30-7pm. In-person will be at The Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany with virtual via Zoom. Copies of Kendi’s book are available at local libraries as well as at https://www.thriftbooks.com/ for as little as $4.79\, as well as at Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza (https://www.bhny.com/) and other bookstores. \n\nApril 12 – chapters 16\, 17\, 18\n\nRegister on Zoom using this link – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOCgrD0uEtEZCnzA54oakabmdOLx-fgc   \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/how-to-be-an-antiracist-by-ibram-x-kendi/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240507T165948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T234233Z
UID:3685-1714780800-1716076799@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Help Us Make History | 518 Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Have you dreamed of making history? Of course\, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of local’s day of giving – an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. \nPlease join our campaign! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. \nGet ready to give! Visit the UREC Donate Page by clicking HERE and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations. All giving will end at 11:59PM on May 18\, so make sure to get your gift in on time! \nThank you in advance for your generosity!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/help-us-make-history-518-day-of-giving/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112342
CREATED:20240212T220119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T220837Z
UID:3541-1714761000-1714766400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Weaving Stories with UREC & Lori Kochanski
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling ALL regional Albany NY Residents with a story to tell… Looking for the next 2024 “First Friday” thing-to-do? Learn how to weave YOUR story into a unique piece of art that you can take home with you! \nEXPLORE how art\, in this case weaving\, tells a story without words about the artist and their community. These workshops create opportunities for self-expression through making something with your own two hands. Participants may bring an article of clothing or piece of fabric that they no longer wear – and that holds a special memory. Using cardboard looms each participant will weave a small piece of fabric that represents a significant story or moment in their life. \nThere will also be a chance to participate in creating a large-scale community weaving. Weaving and art making has often been a way to retell the story of people gathered in a certain place and time. This community weaving project will be an expression of many stories coming together to tell a story of what it means to be a neighbor. \nThe finished project will become part of a permanent collection to be exhibited at UREC’s FUTURE Interpretive Center on Livingston Avenue. \nSpace is limited! Reserve your spot NOW \nABOUT LORI: Lori Kochanski is a fiber artist with a focus on weaving and knitting. She combines her love of fiber and fabric and people to create storied pieces of art. Lori also works with the city of Albany as a Neighborhood Specialist. Lori’s studio at the Albany Barn is named the Riparian Zone Studio. In nature\, the riparian zone is the fertile\, messy and necessary place where the water meets the land. Her space and time at the Albany Barn have certainly been fertile and necessary for growing and stretching as an artist in community. Today\, Lori finds deep joy in her art and the people she has met through her work. Much like her weaving\, she herself is constantly being transformed.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/weaving-stories-with-urec-lori-kichanski-05-03/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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