UREC will join NYS archeologist Michael Lucas in an archeological dig in Colonie in order to investigate the life of the Powell family, the first Black farmers in the Capital Region. Community members are welcome to participate. If interested please contact Paul Stewart in advance at 518-621-7793 (office) or via the CONTACT page at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/…
Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey holes? Nope. Dark of night? Nope. Come 'meet' Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues to learn about the challenges they faced as they worked to end the institution of enslavement…
Explore three of Albany’s finest historic sites and museums to explore stories of abolition, freedom, immigration and labor at the Ten Broeck Mansion, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, and the Irish American Heritage Museum. Tours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage Museum Tour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm…
Join with College of St. Rose alumni in this tremendous volunteer opportunity. No experience necessary, just a willingness to share your time and talents. All work will be conducted outdoors on The Stephen and Harriet Myers Campus. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Reach Out Saint Rose alumni are carrying on this amazing…
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…
Join with Paul Stewart to learn more about the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, an economic development plan organized by Stephen Myers and set up in Florence, New York. This is one of a series of 26 presentations funded by a grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). All presentations will be…
125 7th graders from the Niskayuna Central School District will be rotating through 5 stations at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn about the Underground Railroad, how it worked, who was involved, and more. We'll be using inside and outside spaces for this enriching experience. Concluding activities will allow the participating students to…
The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is launching Freedom 2027 – New York’s Abolition Bicentennial initiative to acknowledge and commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the abolition of legal enslavement in New York State. The URCNYS website will also serve as an information hub for research, essays, a bibliography, and other material related to…
Chat with Department of Transportation staff to learn about the five plans that have been developed around the idea of redesigning Interstate 787 in Albany, NY. Bring your ideas, your questions, your concerns, your criticisms to be shared with DOT staff. They want to hear what members of the community think. You don't need to…
Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart for an engaging presentation about the Underground Railroad movement and its contemporary relevance to be held at The Pruyn House in Latham, New York. 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…
SUNY Albany's graduate public history class HIS 501 “Introduction to Public History” will be visiting The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Wednesday, October 30 for an immersion into local…
A family evening of culture, words of wisdom, and precautionary tales In the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Gather the family and join us at dusk for…
