Black History of Saratoga
Discover the vast Black history of Saratoga Springs and the greater Capital Region with historian Field Horne and researchers Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, cofounders of Underground Railroad History Project…
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Wyckoff Center, Skidmore College 815 North Broadway, Saatoga Springs, NY
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UREC will be closed on Monday, February 17 in Honor of President’s Day
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesPlease know that The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence and all UREC activities will take a pause on Monday, Februay 17 in honor of President's Day. Hope your day is…
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The Underground Railroad Revisited – at Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Community Library – join us
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Community Library 95 Main St, Ravena, NYThe 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…
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Pan-African Friday Folklore: Stories Under the Stars
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesAn evening of culture, words of wisdom, and precautionary tales at The Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. Join us at dusk for a captivating hour of dynamic storytelling that…
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Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
Albany High School 700 Washington Avenue, Albany, New YorkContinuing 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…
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Construction Job Fair – bring your resume
Arbor Hill / West Hill Public Library 145 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NYJoin with UREC and Bast Hatfield to learn about construction jobs available through the building of the Interpretive Center of Underground Railroad Education Center. The Interpretive Center is a 14,000…
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North to Freedom – a hybrid screening event hosted by UREC
Hybrid - 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom"North to Freedom," an original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey, examines the important role Upstate New York played in the Underground Railroad during the years leading…
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Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
Albany High School 700 Washington Avenue, Albany, New YorkContinuing 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…
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Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence – cancelled for today
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesNormally hosted tour experiences at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will need to be cancelled today, March 29. A college student group of 36 will be engaging in a…
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Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its second full committee planning session Wednesday, April 2…
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Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesCall ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Tours are usually hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at…
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Tour the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on April 7 at 6pm
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesA tour experience of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is scheduled for Monday, April 7 at 6pm. The tour will run for 60-90 minutes. Join in. Please call 518-621-7793…
