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…
Learn more about the history of the Underground Railroad and the work of the Underground Railroad Education Center during this special FREE lecture celebrating Black History Month. Paul and…
The BLACK HISTORY MONTH event at North Albany Middle School will feature a panel of guest speakers and community organizations, UREC among them. Stop in at North Albany Middle School…
You get cookies; Girl Scouts gain confidence. Nationwide shipping is available on all cookies! It’s time to Unbox the Future! Girl Scout Cookies are more than delicious treats, they’re entrepreneurial…
Learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to 'meet' Stephen and Harriet Myers and…
Southgate elementary school in Colonie is holding its Cultural Festival on Friday, March 8 beginning at 6pm in the school gymnasium. Pay a visit to the UREC table. Presentations to…
Join professional artist and UREC team member Marcus Kwame in this drawing workshop for beginner and intermediate artists. Build skills in composition, line, perspective, depth, lighting, and shading. Students will…
Learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to ‘meet’ Stephen and Harriet Myers…
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. The Residence will reopen on Monday, April 1 at normal business hours. Thank…
Buy your Girl Scout cookies in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Friday, April 5 between 5pm-7pm. A list of cookies can be found at https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop88888153?fpkp=1 When you…
Calling ALL regional Albany NY Residents with a story to tell… Looking for the next 2024 “First Friday” thing-to-do? Learn how to weave YOUR story into a unique piece…
Michael Lucas, Archeologist with the State Museum, will discuss the little known but surprising and fascinating story of owner-operated African American farms in the Capital region in the 1800s as…
