Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz begin their presentation with an explanation of the title, the motivation for writing the book, and our partnership’s origins. The talk focuses on several abolitionists - white and Black, male and female - who epitomize the spirit of DEFIANCE. Throughout, we seek to make connections to the current repression…
Pay a visit to UREC's table at Southgate Elementary School's Multicultural Festival. Enjoy the festivities. See you there!
MaryLiz and Paul Stewart, co-founders of the UREC are going to be conducting a Founders' Tour Experience. This special tour is a three (3) hour experience, conducted by the Stewart’s…
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…
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…
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…
Join the Albany County Legislative Black Caucus and Community members to celebrate Black History month on Friday, February 6 from 11am-1pm in the Cahill Room at 112 State Street, Albany,…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
As the first civil rights movement in the country, the Underground Railroad is so much more than we have been led to believe. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart to take…
