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The Underground Railroad – a New Interpretation of an Old Story

Knights of Columbus Saratoga 50 Pine Road, Saatoga Springs, New York

African American leadership, civil disobedience, documentation, are just some of the characteristics of the real Underground Railroad Movement of the antebellum period. This new interpretation and its relevance for today…

Black History of Saratoga

Wyckoff Center, Skidmore College 815 North Broadway, Saatoga Springs, NY

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…

Pan-African Friday Folklore: Stories Under the Stars

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

An 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…

Rotterdam Seniors Tour The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Members of the Rotterdam Seniors will join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence to learn the real story about the Underground Railroad. Hidey…

Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Join 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, March 5…

Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)

Albany High School 700 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York

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…

Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence

The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

Call 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…

UREC Board Executive Committee meeting

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…

Construction Job Fair – bring your resume

Arbor Hill / West Hill Public Library 145 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY

Join 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…

Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)

Albany High School 700 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York

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…