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SUMMARY:Headstone for Stephen and Harriet Myers - Unveiling and Reception
DESCRIPTION:While Albany’s Underground Railroad had many vital contributors\, Stephen and Harriet Myers remained its steadfast leaders. Beginning in the early 1840s\, they utilized personal resources and Stephen’s Northern Star Association\, which published his newspaper. Their influence grew significantly\, and by the 1850s\, they had become Albany’s principal Underground Railroad agents. In this role\, they ultimately assisted thousands of people in achieving their freedom. However\, despite their vital contributions to humanity\, Stephen and Harriet Myers were laid to rest without a marker; a historical omission that this event seeks to correct.\nThe headstone for Stephen and Harriet Myers’s gravesite in Albany Rural Cemetery will be unveiled Saturday\, September 20 at Albany Rural Cemetery. A reception to follow will be held at Israel AME Church located at 381 Hamilton Street in Albany.\nRegistration is requested if you plan you attend – Please use the QR code to the left to register \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 or use the Contact page on the UREC website.\nMap to Myers gravesite — Click to open a map of the location of the gravesite of Stephen and Harriet Myers where the headstone installation ceremony will take place.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/headstone-for-stephen-and-harriet-myers-unveiling-and-reception/
LOCATION:Albany Rural Cemetery\, 3 Cemetery Avenua\, Albany\, New York\, 12204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - cancelled for 9/20/25
DESCRIPTION:  \nTour experiences are cancelled for today. Please join us at Albany Rural Cemetery for the installation of the headstone for Stephen and Harriet Myers. The ceremony will begin at 12noon. Guests are asked to arrive by 11:30am. Directions to the grave site will be available at the cemetery. A reception will follow at Israel AME Church. \n  \nBarring special programs tours experiences are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. Please call ahead to schedule. \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\, jewelery\, and more.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-21/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250830T134113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T134113Z
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SUMMARY:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is closed on Sundays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-is-closed-on-sundays-3/
LOCATION:New York
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250501T203307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T202147Z
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SUMMARY:Arias in the Afternoon: Lifting Every Voice fundraising committee
DESCRIPTION:Join with a lively group of community members in the planning of Arias in the Afternoon:Lifting Every Voice\, with Handel’s Messiah arias and the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit to be the centerpiece of this memorable event. There will be a complementary group singing of he Hallelujah Chorus – listen here to the Soulfull Celebration version. \nThe event’s music draws from the works of George Frideric Handel—celebrated for their beauty\, complexity\, and emotional power. But Handel’s legacy is not unblemished. Historical records show he held financial investments in the Royal African Company\, a major player in the transatlantic slave trade. The very wealth that supported his compositions was\, in part\, built on the trafficking and suffering of enslaved Africans. \nAs we gather to listen to his music at this space\, we do so with full awareness of these contradictions. The Underground Railroad Education Center is committed to telling the whole story—one that includes the roots of injustice alongside the stories of resistance\, survival\, and hope. \nUREC invites planning committee members\, and event guests\, to hold these truths together: the brilliance of the music\, and the reality of its origin. We honor not just the notes on the page\, but the voices of those who were silenced\, and those who fought to be heard. \nIn their memory—and in service of their legacy—we continue the work of education\, truth-telling\, and justice. \n  \nDo you like thinking big? Do you like working with others in a friendly atmosphere? Do you like to plan memorable and distinctive events? Then this is the place to be. \nMonthly meetings are hybrid\, meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month. In-person participation is encouraged. Meetings start at 4:30pm and finish by 6pm. Refreshments are provided. \nInterested? Contact Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 or via the Contact Us page on the UREC website. \nIn-person participation is desired\, but a zoom link is provided here for anyone who cannot attend in person – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86887797433?pwd=KpV9f0bkILbECo4tLMV2rtn6hbWrk4.1
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/arias-in-the-afternoon-handels-messiah-fundraiser-planning/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250809T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T144028Z
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Experience – Enjoy a Day Out of Doors in New York State’s Premier Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full day in the Adirondack’s\, New York State’s premier state park. Mountains\, farmland\, lakes\, ponds\, rivers\, wildlife\, museums and historic sites\, trails\, and more. This is a collaboration with the Museum of Blue Mounain Lake. Bus transportation is free. Bring or buy your food and drink. Enjoy a geat day in the mountains.\nQuestions? Contact Amelia Paul as Underground Railroad Education Center by calling 518-621-7793.\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click HERE to Register. Seats fill up quickly.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/adirondack-experience-enjoy-a-day-out-of-doors-in-new-york-states-premier-park-2/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250417T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T202422Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2025: Voices of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Authors across time have challenged us to look back at history and learn what we missed\, to relearn what we had not fully understood\, to reexamine in more detail new information\, to consider new interpretations of old stories\, to understand the past and present from new voices uncovered and new voices reclaimed. In their gift for writing authors offer to us words\, feelings\, stories\, descriptions in words captured in print and preserved for generations. Their words become our eyes viewing into another world that compels\, elucidates\, clarifies\, that expands our understandings and our horizons. Their words call us to look and listen again\, and to be changed. Join with UREC as we engage with a selection of authors who gift us with their works of art. \nVirtual workshop presentations via Zoom will be held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 2pm-3pm. Presentations are recorded and made available to registrants for one month after the presentation. Registration cost is $12 per session. Members can include a 10% member discount off the total registration. \nHere’s the lineup – \n(9/27) Conversations in the American Landscape: History\, Place\, and Justice by Katie Wu and Louis P. Nelson\n(10/25) Cinderella of Belvoir: A Dream of Freedom On the Underground Railroad by Dionne Patterson \nComplete Information and Registration is available by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2025-voices-of-freedom-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250830T134146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T134146Z
UID:4623-1759017600-1759103999@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is closed on Sundays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-is-closed-on-sundays-4/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20230403T175334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173727Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173830Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life/
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:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T175042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171342Z
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SUMMARY:Drawn to Art – for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Seniors 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 Marcus Kwame.\nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing outdoor art experience — Fridays October 10 – December 19\, 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm (No class on Friday\, November 28)\nCALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited\n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided\n  \n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-for-seniors-11/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251008T234359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T234359Z
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SUMMARY:Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Utica\, NY - walking tour
DESCRIPTION:At 4 pm on Friday\, October 10th Jan DeAmicis and Mary Hayes Gordon\, Co-Chairs of the Oneida County Freedom Trail\, will provide a one hour\, one mile tour of Underground Railroad and abolition sites in Utica – including the history of the Utica mob that forced the 600 abolitionists to leave Utica. \nInterested persons meet with DeAmicis and Gordon at 120 Bleeker Street (Legal Aid Office) across the street from the Utica Resource Center for Refugees and next to the Centro Bus facility where there are restrooms. There are several places to eat or snack at the final stop on the tour and several restaurants nearby. \n————- \nOn October 21\, 1835\, six hundred New York State abolitionists convened in Utica NY to form the New York State Antislavery Society. However\, the delegates were threatened by a mob led by Congressman Samuel Beardsley. Gerrit Smith invited the abolitionists to Peterboro to hold the meeting safely. Through the night 400 of the men traveled to Peterboro to form the New York State Antislavery Society on October 22. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/abolition-and-the-underground-railroad-in-utica-ny-walking-tour/
LOCATION:New York
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251008T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T233600Z
UID:4734-1760173200-1760182200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Abolition Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us and trace a portion of the footsteps of 104 abolitionists who escaped an angry pro-slavery mob in Utica in October\, 1835\, embarked on an Erie Canal barge to Canastota\, and climbed the hills to Peterboro where they formed the New York State Antislavery Society. \n  \nLearn more at https://www.abolitionroad.org/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/abolition-walk/
LOCATION:National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum\, 5255 Pleasant Balley Road\, Peterboro\, New York\, 13134
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250516T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231705Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nTours are usually hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. \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.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-19/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T165112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T165112Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence will be CLOSED on Indigenous People's Day (Columbus Da)
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Indigenous Peoples Day. \nAs People who were the first to traverse the land upon which we live and work today\, let us acknowledge their stories and their significant contributions\, past through present\, to the American narrative.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-will-be-closed-on-indigenous-peoples-day-columbus-da/
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:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T173314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173742Z
UID:4708-1760706000-1760713200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-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:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T175706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171440Z
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SUMMARY:Drawn to Art – for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Seniors 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 Marcus Kwame.\nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing outdoor art experience — Fridays October 10 – December 19\, 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm (No class on Friday\, November 28)\nCALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited\n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided\n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-for-seniors-12/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250507T183434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162816Z
UID:4400-1760781600-1760788800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Grounds Work Party - is calling YOU!
DESCRIPTION:Put on the garden gloves\, pick up the rake\, and off you go! Would you prefer to work with clippers or a shovel? How about a lawn mower or pitch fork? Are you a gardener? Are you a carpenter? All sorts of garden and grounds activities fill up work party days. Join in the fun. Feel a sense of accomplishment! Help UREC be a good steward of its properties. \nRefreshments and tools are provided. Bring your own tools if you have favorites that you like to use. Come for however long you can participate. \nOur ‘Outhouse Moderne` provides restroom facilities. \nNo need to register. Looking forward to seeing you in the ‘garden’ !
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/grounds-work-party-is-calling-you-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250821T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T201426Z
UID:4605-1760871600-1760889600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Seneca Chief - 2025 Bicentennial Voyage: Commemorating the Erie Canal - Celebrating Community at Jennings Landing in Albany\, NY
DESCRIPTION:The Seneca Chief was the canal packet boat that famously carried Governor DeWitt Clinton and dignitaries on the first voyage through the completed Erie Canal in 1825\, an event known as the “Wedding of the Waters”. Upon arrival at New York City water from Lake Erie was poured into the Hudson River resulting in a ‘wedding of the waters’ and pronouncing the Erie Canal open for business. Today\, the Buffalo Maritime Center has built a full-scale\, historically accurate replica of this original Erie Canal boat to commemorate the 2025 Bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s opening. Join with others in celebrating this remarkable achievement\, both that of the past and contemporarily\, by joining in the various community events planned for the Seneca Chief voyage. \nUREC will be tabling at Jennings Landing on Sunday\, October 19 between 11am-4pm. We are excited to particapte with other community organizations in providing educational and interactive experiences at the waterfront. Come learn about Black involvement in bringing the Erie Canal to life\, try your hand at metal forging and pouring pewter\, learn about the canal’s impact on the Indigenous Peoples across whose land the canal was located\, and more. See you on October 19 at Jennings Landing\, Albany! \nFull details\, including ways to provide financial support for this endeavor\, can be accessed by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seneca-chief-2025-bicentennial-voyage-commemorating-the-erie-canal-celebrating-community/
LOCATION:Jennings Landing\, 1 Quay Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20251002T173613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173800Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-3/
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:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250516T162722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231936Z
UID:4441-1761393600-1761408000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nTours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. \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.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-22/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164734
CREATED:20250417T155732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T155732Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2025: Voices of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Authors across time have challenged us to look back at history and learn what we missed\, to relearn what we had not fully understood\, to reexamine in more detail new information\, to consider new interpretations of old stories\, to understand the past and present from new voices uncovered and new voices reclaimed. In their gift for writing authors offer to us words\, feelings\, stories\, descriptions in words captured in print and preserved for generations. Their words become our eyes viewing into another world that compels\, elucidates\, clarifies\, that expands our understandings and our horizons. Their words call us to look and listen again\, and to be changed. Join with UREC as we engage with a selection of authors who gift us with their works of art. \nVirtual workshop presentations via Zoom will be held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 2pm-3pm. Presentations are recorded and made available to registrants for one month after the presentation. Registration cost is $12 per session. Members can include a 10% member discount off the total registration. \nHere’s the lineup – \n(10/25) Cinderella of Belvoir: A Dream of Freedom On the Underground Railroad by Dionne Patterson \nComplete Information and Registration is available by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2025-voices-of-freedom-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is closed on Veterans' Day
DESCRIPTION:Please 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.\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence-is-closed-on-columbus-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Championing Albany's Potential Open House
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Albany Strategy Open House\nYou 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 join the project team for a guided walk-through of exhibits showcasing the current ideas for the Downtown Albany Strategy.\nStop by anytime during the event — plan to spend about 45 minutes to an hour exploring\, providing real-time feedback\, and helping guide the strategies and programs that will make the biggest difference in Downtown.\n\nLearn more and RSVP: https://downtownalbanystrategy.com/engagement
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/championing-albanys-potential-open-house/
LOCATION:Hilton Albany\, 40 Lodge Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T193000
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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 Paul Stewart 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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T160000
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SUMMARY:CNYS Black Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. Support UREC and other local Black businesses. Remember that the holidays are coming. \nThe mission of the Capital of New York State Black Expo is to promote economic growth and business opportunities across New York State. \nThe CNYS Black Expo will provide attendees with health awareness information to support healthy living\, along with providing small businesses with an opportunity to access a broad range of potential customers as well as the local community. Many local small businesses and community-based nonprofits lack opportunities to network effectively with similar entities within New York State . \nUREC is  excited to participate in a forum to build relationships and exchange information to support small businesses and nonprofits and encourage health services collaborations. \nThe CNYS Black Expo inspires cultural and local pride via exhibits\, workshops\, presentations\, and performances by youth\, changemakers\, and positive figures from the Capital District and beyond.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/capital-of-nys-black-expo/
LOCATION:Empire State Plaza Convention Center\, 279 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12242
ORGANIZER;CN="Tatiana Cunningham":MAILTO:CNYSExpo@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
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CREATED:20251110T020142Z
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SUMMARY:NY Civil Liberties Union Capital Region Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the NYCLU ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY\nThursday\, November 20 from 6 to 8 pm\nDuo at the Dunes\n(formerly the Italian American Community Center)\n257 Washington Avenue Extension\, Albany\nThe Alice Paden Green Award will go to The Underground Railroad Education Center\nPaul and Mary Liz Stewart\nThe Ned Pattison Award will go to U-CAN\nJohn Caher & Brad DiPietro\nThe Peter Henner Award will go to Rensselaer Environmental Coalition\nRobert Welton\nMusic Provided By\nDoug Marcus\nCatering by 2Shea\nRSVP: https://action.aclu.org/event/albany-annual-awards-ceremony\nThis is the Capital Region’s only annual fund-raiser. We hope you’ll join us. Tickets are $50 per person.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/ny-civil-liberties-union-capital-region-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T160000
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CREATED:20250821T181452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231813Z
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SUMMARY:Lifting Every Voice:"I'd love to learn more about your perspective." -- Democratic Engagement Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Excelsior’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 in our 2025 democratic engagement dialogue sessions. \nHow do we lift every voice? Let’s explore together the meaning of democracy and ways to engage with others when we all have different ways of thinking. Join us for a series of conversations hosted by Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team. \nDuring each session\, the conversation will focus on: \n\nOur collective exploration of the meaning and power of democracy as a choice\, way of thinking\, and a lifestyle.\nStrategies to create and engage in dialogue that transcends disagreement\, promotes inclusion\, leverages our diversity\, and strengthens democracy.\nConcrete actions we could pursue to participate and promote democracy in our daily environments.\n\nWe are looking forward to having you with us! \nMore information and registration is available by by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lifting-every-voiceid-love-to-learn-more-about-your-perspective-democratic-engagement-dialogue/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:HEAR ME OUT - Teen Playlist Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSHARE. SHARE. SHARE. \n\n\nShare this contest with friends\, family\, neighbors\, and more \n\n\nThere is an opportunity for ALL to participate! See contest guidelines below \n\n\nAPPLICANTS MUST \n\n\nLive within the Albany Capital Region and be 13-19 years old \n\n\nCreate & Submit a 2-4 song YouTube playlist link \n\n\nSubmit a 100-150 word explanation about why you chose the songs\, and the playlist connection to Democracy themes (ex. Community\, Justice\, National Identity\, Protest\, Citizenship\, etc…) \n\nSubmitting? – use this link – https://forms.gle/jc7pogdBQxikncqd6\n\n  \n\n\n\nDON’T WAIT – ENTER NOW! \n\n\nThe first 50 applicants will have their playlists and paragraphs judged by our 3 judges\n(judging based on: originality\, creativity\, connection to democracy themes – as seen in the Voices and Votes exhibit – examples listed above) \n\n\nContestants can enter starting December 2 –  ending December 15 \n\n\nJudging will begin to select the top 5 playlists – which will be announced December 22 \n\n\nCheck UREC website\, Facebook\, and Instagram for the link to the top 5 playlists \n\n\nGet your friends and family and more to vote for the top 3 People’s Choice favorites using the online ballot form \n\n\nWINNERS & PRIZES \n\n\nWinners will be announced with prizes at 3pm January 2\, 2026 at “Game On!” – the teen game event at the NYS Museum (222 Madison Ave – 4th fl\, Albany NY) \n\n\nJUDGES \n\n\nDavid Gordon Jr. – multi-instrumentalist and Producer and Boys and Girls Club Lyrism 101 \n\n\nD. Colin –  Poet\, Visual Artist\, actor\, curator\, coach and educator \n\n\nShantale Dixon – Former Underground Railroad Education Center YALI Participant \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Contact Lacey at LaceyW.urec@gmail.com– or – Amelia at AmeliaP.urec@gmail.com
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/hear-me-out-teen-playlist-competition/
LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
DESCRIPTION:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\,  a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy.\nEngage with the story of Our Democracy through engaging storytelling\, multimedia displays and oral interviews from local Albany residents.\nThis traveling Smithsonian Exhibit is on loan to Underground Railroad Education Center through January 9\, 2026. Because the Interpretive Center is not available\, the New York State Museum has very kindly offered space for the exhibit to be set up on the 4th floor Terrace Level of the Museum. An incredibly rich and thought provoking interactive display of voting rights in America\, past to present. \nMore information from the Smithsonian is available by clicking here – https://museumonmainstreet.org/VoicesVotes \nNew York State Museum hours – Tuesday through Sunday 9:30am-5pm \nAnd remember to view the other fantastic exhibits on display at the New York State Museum. Museum staff work diligently to create engaging exhibits about New York State yesterday and today\, reminding us of what came before us\, where we are today\, and where we might go in the future. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voices-and-votes-democracy-in-america/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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