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. The reception will take place on Thursday, May 21 at the Alice Moore Black Arts…
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…
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Saturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books, puzzles,…
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!
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. How is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers…
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! Meet 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.…
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…
Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany. Performances are scheduled on Friday, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm Performances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus. Tickets are available…
Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany. Performances are scheduled on Friday, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm Performances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus. Tickets are available…
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! Meet 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.…
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. The Freedom Walkers journey takes them from Silver Spring, Maryland to Toronto, Ontario,…
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. How is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers…