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SUMMARY:Collections committee - working meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join with interested community volunteers to help preserve UREC collections. No experience necessary. Instructions provided as needed. This working meeting will be held in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. See you there!\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/collections-committee-working-meeting/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
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\, magnets\, 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 our experiences\, workshops\, progams\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-20/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20251130T232436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T224238Z
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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America - dismantling volunteers needed
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\, must come down on  Monday\, January 12. Join us for an hour or more to help dismantle and repack all the pieces of this incredible exhibit so it can be shipped on to its next ‘port of call’. \nDismantling will begin at 10am on the 4th floor of the New York State Musuem. Join us for an hour or more. Lunch will be provided. Call 518-621-7793 to let us know you will be joining in the fun.\nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voices-and-votes-democracy-in-america-guided-tour/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250404T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T225502Z
UID:4291-1768237200-1768240800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!
DESCRIPTION:Join in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its full committee planning sessions on Monday\, Janaury 12 at 5pm with our partner the YWCA of Troy.\nWe need folks who are interested in working on marketing of this event\, recruiting rappelers\, recruiting sponsors\, and planning the on-the-ground activities on the day of the event.\nInterested? Call Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 or use the Contact Us page on the UREC website.\nThis is a hyrbid meeting.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/over-the-edge-urecs-urban-rappelling-event-join-in-the-planning-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260104T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T231058Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed on MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:“In the end\, we will remember not the words of our enemies\, but the silence of our friends.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nPlease join with others in your local community to honor Dr. King and to commit to continuing the work for justice to which he dedicated his life.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-on-mlk-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260119T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154409Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing
DESCRIPTION:Today is the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing that is sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Click HERE to access more information on the Kellog website. Many events are being held around the country. Perhaps you would like to collaborate with UREC in 2027 to host an event?
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/national-day-of-racial-healing/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260124T185618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T185756Z
UID:4929-1769212800-1769299199@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Presidents’ Day. We wish you a pleasant Presidents’ Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-presidents-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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260104T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T232230Z
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SUMMARY:In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School
DESCRIPTION:Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz begin their presentation with an explanation of the title\, the motivation for writing the book\, and our partnership’s origins. The talk focuses on several abolitionists – white and Black\, male and female – who epitomize the spirit of DEFIANCE. \nThroughout\, we seek to make connections to the current repression and the need for on-going defiance to withstand the onslaught to our rights being abridged and denied. For example\, there are forty-four states with legislation – either pending or passed – to prevent “divisiveness”\, stifle speech and whitewash history. Our Abolitionists sought to do the very opposite. We emphasize the need to honor and celebrate their accomplishments as well as the courage and determination their efforts required. Our goal is to inform and to inspire. \nTom Weiner is a Northampton-based writer\, educator\, and anti-racism activist who taught for 40 years at Smith College Campus School and co-facilitated workshops on\ndeveloping healthy boys. He also initiated efforts for a Reparations Commission in\nNorthampton\, MA. \nDr. Amilcar Shabazz is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and\nformer president of the National Council for Black Studies. A renowned scholar and\ncommentator\, he has worked internationally and guided Amherst’s African Heritage Reparations Assembly in establishing one of the U.S.’s first funded reparative justice processes. \nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026 at 7:00 PM\nRegistration for ZOOM meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eZUtaZBLQdinoQvuFZ51Fw#/registration
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/in-defiance-20-abolitionists-you-were-never-taught-in-school/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250404T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T231636Z
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SUMMARY:UREC tabling at Southgate Elementary Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pay a visit to UREC’s table at Southgate Elementary School’s Multicultural Festival. Enjoy the festivities. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-tabling-at-southgate-elementary-multicultural-festival/
LOCATION:Southgate Elementary School\, 30 southgate Road\, Latham\, NY\, 12110
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20251002T225242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213850Z
UID:4721-1770220800-1770231600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program - join in
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSign 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.\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in/
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:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T203617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T203638Z
UID:4962-1770375600-1770382800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Albany County Legislative Black Caucus Black History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Albany County Legislative Black Caucus and Community members to celebrate Black History month on Friday\, February 6 from 11am-1pm in the Cahill Room at 112 State Street\, Albany\, NY.\n  \nUREC will have on display its exhibit titled Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/albany-county-legislative-black-caucus-black-history-museum/
LOCATION:Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building\, 112 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
ORGANIZER;CN="Albany County Black Legislative Caucus":MAILTO:AlbanyCountyLBC@albanycountyny.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260106T153439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T220434Z
UID:4873-1770465600-1770480000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
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-4/
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:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T205046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T205046Z
UID:4966-1770750000-1770753600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The UGRR: a New Interpretation of an Old Story (Virtual)
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 Paul and Mary Liz Stewart as they share a new interpretation of a very old story.\nZoom link for this virtual presentation:\nTime: Feb 10\, 2026 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82987520402?pwd=BvHaxLUdbmqfOroGrOuyIgDYAqxRYF.1\nMeeting ID: 829 8752 0402\nPasscode: 178823\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-ugrr-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20251002T225718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214210Z
UID:4722-1770825600-1770836400@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.\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-2/
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:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T211411Z
UID:4968-1770836400-1770840000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad: There's More to the Story
DESCRIPTION:As the first civil rights movement in the country\, the Underground Railroad is so much more than we have been led to believe. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart to take a deeper dive into this transformative period in American history that is related with us today\, and learn about the efforts to expand their work.\nVisit https://schenectadyhistorical.org/event/stewart/ for more information. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-theres-more-to-the-story/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Schenectady County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@schenectadyhistorical.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250501T145045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213524Z
UID:4358-1770910200-1770915600@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-10/
LOCATION:Albany High School\, 700 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T210953Z
UID:4971-1770921000-1770924600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited: 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. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers\, as they bring their seminal research on the Underground Railroad movement to the public.\nThis is an in-person event. Registration is required.\nVisit https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/event/underground-railroad-educational-center-40923 for more information and registration.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story/
LOCATION:Guilderland Public Library\, 2228 Western Avenue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260106T153208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T220341Z
UID:4872-1771070400-1771084800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
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-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260124T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T194110Z
UID:4947-1771200000-1771286399@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Presidents’ Day. We wish you a pleasant Presidents’ Day and look forward to seeing you soon! \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-presidents-day-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:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20251002T225901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214034Z
UID:4723-1771430400-1771441200@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.\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250414T223202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T211937Z
UID:4315-1771513200-1771516800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Lift Every Voice: Democratic Engagement Community Conversations – you are invited
DESCRIPTION:Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice\, the Civic Engagement Rope Team\, the Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) and YWCA of the Greater Capital Region\, and the St. Petersburg Florida Truth\, Racial Healing\, and Transformation (TRHT) Center are thrilled to invite you to participate in our 2026 democratic engagement dialogue sessions. During each of the virtual sessions\, our dialogue will focus on: \n— Our collective exploration of the meaning and power of democracy and racial healing as a choice\, way of thinking\, and a lifestyle.\n— Strategies to create and engage in dialogue that transcends difference\, disagreement\, promotes inclusion\, leverages our diversity\, and strengthens democracy.\n— Concrete actions we could pursue to participate and promote democracy and racial healing in our daily environments. \nThe democratic engagement dialogue sessions seek to help us reimagine our interactions and conversations\, our collective contribution\, and our engagement as tools for inclusivity\, progress\, and democratic resilience. \nPlease register by clicking HERE \nMore information available by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lift-every-voice-democratic-engagement-community-conversations-you-are-invited-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250501T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213559Z
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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-9/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
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SUMMARY:World Day of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Observed annually on February 20\, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of addressing global challenges such as poverty\, exclusion\, unemployment\, gender inequality\, and human rights. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 (A/RES/62/10)\, this day advocates for social justice as a foundation for peace\, equality\, and sustainable development worldwide.\nVisit https://sdgresources.relx.com/events/world-day-social-justice  for more information.\nPerhaps you would like to organize an event or program in your community?
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/world-day-of-social-justice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260106T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T220133Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Saturday tour on the 3rd Saturday of the month are hosted at 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\, jewelry\, 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-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:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T213654Z
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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 to take a deeper dive into this transformative period in American history that is related with us today.\nThis is an in-person event. Join us!\nPlease click HERE for more information and registration.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-theres-more-to-the-story-2/
LOCATION:East Greenbush Community Library\, 10 Community Way\, East Greenbush\, NY\, 12061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20251002T230156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214117Z
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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-4/
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:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20260201T214336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T215554Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad Revisited: 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 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.\n  \nFor more information and registration\, please click HERE .
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-revisited-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-2/
LOCATION:Voorheesville Public Library\, 51 School Road\, Voorheesville\, NY\, 12186
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250501T144711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213637Z
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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-8/
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:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250908T224102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T182351Z
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SUMMARY:We Sing\, We Speak\, We Rise -- Black to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Black to Broadway: A  Musical Cabaret at Love Albany Center  \n8 Kate Street\, Albany\, New York 12209 \nFeaturing Capital Region Performers singing their favorite Broadway show tunes in a cave rat style performance\nAaron Moore\, founder of Acting With Aaron\, has generously offered to produce a fundraising event for UREC’s Interpretive Center as a response to the federal freezing\, and potential withdrawal\, of funds intended to be used to build the Interpretive Center. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Tickets are $25 per person per performance. \nShow your support for Aaron and his great work and for Underground Railroad Education Center’s commitment to building the Interpretive Center that will be a thriving hub of cultural and educational activity\, a resilience hub\, a source of environmental education\, and a contributor to the health and well being of the surrounding communities near and far\, and more. \nTo learn more about Aaron\, Actor\, Playwright\, Director\, Acting Instructor\, and Anti-Racism Workshop Facilitator\, click HERE \nPurchase tickets via this link https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/we-sing-we-speak-we-rise-tickets/ \n \n  \nOr Purchase tickets via this QR code  \n  \n  \nFlier for reproduction and distribution –  We Sing\, We Speak\, We Rise – Wanda Webster Theater Festival
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/we-speak-we-sing-we-rise-black-to-broadway/
LOCATION:The Love Center\, 8 Kate Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110740
CREATED:20250809T152110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T182211Z
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SUMMARY:We Sing\, We Speak\, We Rise: Wanda Webster Theater Festival
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Moore\, founder of Acting With Aaron\, has generously offered to produce a fundraising event for UREC’s Interpretive Center as a response to the federal withdrawal of funds intended to be used to build the Interpretive Center. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.\nShow your support for Aaron and his great work and for Underground Railroad Education Center’s commitment to building the Interpretive Center that will be a thriving hub of cultural and educational activity\, a resilience hub\, a source of environmental education\, and a contributor to the health and well being of the surrounding communities near and far\, and more.\nTo learn more about Aaron\, Actor\, Playwright\, Director\, Acting Instructor\, and Anti-Racism Workshop Facilitator\, click HERE\nTickets are $25 per person per performance.\nTickets can be can be purchased via this link https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/we-sing-we-speak-we-rise-tickets/  or via this QR code\n \nFlier for reproduction and distribution – We Sing\, We Speak\, We Rise – Wanda Webster Theater Festival\n  \nSCHEDULE:\nFriday evening\, February 27\, 2026 at 6:30pm\nBlack to Broadway Musical Cabaret\nat Love Albany Center \n8 Kate Street\, Albany\, NY 12209 – parking is on-street \n                Featuring Capital Region Performers singing their favorite Broadway show tunes in a cave rat style performance\n\nSaturday evening\, February 28\, 2026 at 6:30pm\nStaged Reading of Soulful-Land by Aaron Moore \nat Youth FX\n22 Warren Street\, Albany\, NY 12202 – parking is on-street \n               Soulful-Land is a story about taking back control\, about overcoming grief\, about letting go of the past –                         A story of a grieving mother using her grandmother’s ancestral ways to move on\n\n\nSunday afternoon\, March 1\, 2026 at 2pm\nWhen We Come Home: Monologue Reading \nat the Black Chamber of Commerce and Social Club\n141 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12210 – parking is on the street \n                              A theatre performance performed by A Cast of all Black Women who will read                                   thought provoking monologues from different plays\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/we-speak-we-sing-we-rise/
LOCATION:NY
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