Craft Night at The Myers Residence
2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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 and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers, to be sold at bazaars they would organize, to hold their poilitical conversations, and to socially support each other.
Questions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah, or leave a message online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/

Drawn to Art - Workshop at UREC
2026-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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.
Enjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays beginning April 10th
Register online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited
*NO previous skill needed
*ALL supplies provided

Drawn 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.

Where:
The Historic Myers Residence
Underground Railroad Education Center
194 Livingston Avenue, Albany NY

Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - cancelled for today
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Public tours at The Myers Residence will not be scheduled today, Saturday, April 18 as a class from Siena will be at The Myers Residence from 1:30pm-4pm. Thank you for your understanding.
Please call 518-621-7793 to schedule a tour on another day and time.
Tour 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.
Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card.

A New Interpretation of an Old Story - for Siena Students
2026-04-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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.

Craft Night at The Myers Residence
2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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 and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers, to be sold at bazaars they would organize, to hold their political conversations, and to socially support each other.
Questions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah, or leave a message online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/

Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
2026-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)

Charles Nalle Nite - a family friendly fun fundraiser at the Central Rock Gym - is CANCELLED
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Central Rock Gym, 547 River Street, Troy, NY, 12180
Sadly, UREC Fund Devleopment Committee has made the decision to cancel the Climb to Freedom: Charles Nalle Night due to a lack of interest.
The raffle for the will still be held so please stay tuned if you bought a raffle ticket!
We are still committed to the Charles Nalle Climb to Freedom Over the Edge rapelling event on April 27, 2027. Mark your calendars and say tuned for more information.
Thank you for walking with us on this journey.

Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - cancelled for today
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Public tours at The Myers Residence will not be scheduled today, Saturday, April 25. Join us at The Residence for performances of Labor Pains, an interactive theater experience. Thank you for your understanding.
Please call 518-621-7793 to schedule a tour on another day and time.
Tour 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.
Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash, check, and credit card.

VIGILANCE - history isn't just meant to be read, it's meant to be touched and experienced
2026-04-25 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
We’re writing a new chapter in history – come be part of it with us at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday afternoon, April 25 – mark your calendars now.
History isn’t just meant to be read—it’s meant to be touched and experienced. On April 25, come pick up the gavel , light the lantern , and weave baskets for the bazaar to aid freedom seekers.
Join the Labor Pains Project and our partners for a hands-on, immersive journey for the whole family inside the historic UREC residence of Stephen and Harriet Myers.
Don’t let this date pass you by. Mark your calendars for April 25 and follow @LaborPainsProject on Instagram for official ticket alerts.
Location
UREC at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence at 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany 🤝 Parking is on Livingston Avenue and on Third Street (recommended)
Partners
@undergroundrailroad_ec @bttuny @JaeGayle @metacocomom

The Rescue of Charles Nalle
2026-04-27
On April 27, 1860 Freedom Seeker Charles Nalle was apprehended by a US Marshall who, by virtue of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 given the authority to pursue and apprehend people who were believed to have escaped from enslavement. Commemorate this day by learning more about Charles Nalle.
https://www.hartcluett.org/rensselaer-county-blog/charlesnalle
https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/key-people/#1581961710150-bb929c32-bc44

https://www.amazon.com/Freeing-Charles-Struggle-Slave-Studies/dp/0252076885
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/freeing-charles-scott-christianson/1112024703

Craft Night at The Myers Residence
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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 and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers, to be sold at bazaars they would organize, to hold their poilitical conversations, and to socially support each other
Questions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah, or leave a message online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/

Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
2026-04-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Albany High School, 700 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12203
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.
Teens 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.
By 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.
YALI 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.

Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-07-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center, 135 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY, 12202
Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel, the pop-up exhibits move from one community space to the next, ensuring Black history remains visible and accessible.
Our first exhibit Working the Waters explores the lives and labor of Black men and women who worked on ships, built communities, and navigated freedom. The exhibit invites visitors to re-imagine life on the Hudson River and the histories that unfolded upon it.
Working the Waters is on view now through July 31st at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center. https://www.alicemoorecenter.org/ Viewing Hours: Tuesdays 11am – 2pm and Thursdays 5pm – 8pm

Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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, jewlery, and more.
Tour 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.

Albany History Fair: Rev 250 and Beyond
2026-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY, 12202
The Unfinished Revolution challenges us to look back at the past and to see its relationship with us in the present. Have the goals of the American Revolution of 250 years ago been achieved, or do we have more work to do to realize them today? Join with Historic Cherry Hill, Underground Railroad Education Center, and Schuyler Mansion for an afternoon focused on this matter. Tablers, panelists, and presentations will be part of the program. See you at Historic Cherry Hill, rain or shine!

Fund Development Committee - you are invited
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
Join with UREC board members and volunteers to refine and implement a 2026 Fund Development plan for UREC. Events, cultivation of donors, fee-for-service programs, grants are part of any strong fund development plan. Share your creative ideas on how UREC can focus its energies in 2026 to meet its operational and capital goals while supporting the needs and interests of the community. No fundraising experience necessary.
If interested, and/or if you have questions, please reach out to Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793, or via the Contact page on the UREC website.
This is a hybrid meeting. A zoom link will be sent out to those who have indicated an interest in paricipating and have provided an email.

Teen Museum Studies Program - join in
2026-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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. Light refreshments will be provided.
Interested? Contact Lacey Wilson, Project Manager, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.

John Brown America 250: Renewing the Revolution - a family friendly event
2026-05-09 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | John Brown Farm State Historic Site, 115 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
On John Brown’s birthday, May 9, join with others for a free event at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site to commemorate John Brown’s Birthday with music, fellowship, and awards to those living in the spirit of John Brown’s legacy.
Bus transportation from Albany to the John Brown Historic Site in Lake Placid and back to Albany is arranged. Bus tickets: $45 for UREC members / $55 for UREC non-members.
Purchase bus tickets
Can’t afford a bus ticket but want to participate? We’ve got you covered! Email UREC at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ to request a sponsorship.
Can you sponsor a ticket for someone else who would like to participate but cannot afford a ticket? Click on the Purchase Bus Tickets link above.
Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18+ years.
Food and drink at this event are pretty minimal, so bring your own food and drink if you like. We will stop at Mr. Mike’s Pizza and Italian Kitchen when the event is over and before heading back to Albany. Please be prepared to pay for your own selection. See: Mr. Mike’s menu.
For more information, visit John Brown Day.
PARKING – park on Third Street, at the back of The Myers Residence Campus. Google directions – use 105 Third Street and 99 Third Street to help locate The Myers Residence Campus. The Campus facing Third Street is between Lark Street and North Swan Street.

UREC Board Executive Committee meeting
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
The Executive Board Committee of Underground Railroad Education Center meets virtually at 4pm on the second Tuesday of each month. A zoom link will be sent via email to board officers. If you are not an Executive Committee member but do have something you would like to have included in the UREC Board Meeting agenda, please contact Paul Stewart at 518-621-7793 or via the Contact us Page on the UREC website.

Teen Museum Studies Program - join in!
2026-05-13 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States

Florence Farming and Lumber Association - come dig in the dirt!
2026-05-14 08:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Florence Farming and Lumber Association, Florence Hill Road, Florence, Oneida County, New York
Join with Archeologist Matt Kirk of Hartgen Archeological Associates, Educator Jessica Harney, students from her Camden High School AP class, Underground Railroad Education Center, and other interested folks, to continue to unearth and record archeological evidence that tells the story of Stephen Myers and the Florence Farming and Lumber Association and those who lived there.
Interested in particpating? Please call Paul Stewart at 518-621-7793, leave a detailed message if he is not in, or contact him via https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
A great way to spend a day!

Appreciation Tea - join us
2026-05-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Join us at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence backyard for our annual Appreciation Tea. This is UREC’s way of saying thank you to all of you who have donated time, talent and treasure over the last year.
We wouldn’t be where we are without you! Thank you for walking with us on this journey!
Refreshments will be provided, including tea with china cups.

Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence.
This Saturday tours will be hosted at 2:00pm only. Thank you for your understanding.
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, jewlery, and more.
Tour 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.

Pinkster Fest: the Original Black Family Reunion
2026-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rothermel Park, Rothermel Avenue, Kinderhook, NY
Come to Rothermel Park in Kinderhook on Saturday, May 16 from 2pm-5pm to celebrate Pinkster. Sponsored by African American Archive of Columbia County, this family-friendly afternoon is fun and educational for one and all. Rain or shine, enjoy this great opportunity to share an important celebration with others from the community.
Learn more about African American Archive of Columbia County by clicking HERE
