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SUMMARY:Activation Day - the Freedom Walkers at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Freedom Walkers at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday\, June 6 from 1pm-4pm. Activities include a presentation by Freedom Walkers\, talk about the Harriet Tubman statue\, free tours of The Myers Residence\, Garden tours\, movie documentary\, children’s activities.\nThe Freedom Walkers journey takes them from Silver Spring\, Maryland to Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, honoring Harriet Tubman and other freedom seekers and bringing the message of freedom.\nClick #FreedomWalk2026 for more information.\n#FreedomWalk2026 envisions a nation where America’s unfinished story is completed to form a more just and perfect union. Uniting past and present we seek to re-ignite the ideals of “We the People”—sparking inspiration for future generations to secure equity\, justice\, and liberation for all.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/activation-day-the-freedom-walkers-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T210000
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SUMMARY:Craft Night at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-6/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
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SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-9/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231515Z
CREATED:20250530T214215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231515Z
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SUMMARY:Collections Committee - Join in
DESCRIPTION:Do you like researching? Recordkeeping? Cataloguing?  Planning programs\, exhibits\, displays? This very active committee needs more volunteers to carry out its important work for UREC and for the community. Be part of the Collections Team! Meetings are held every other month at The Myers Residence on the second Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Carmen Bivens at 518-621-7793. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/collections-committee-join-in/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T232105Z
CREATED:20260526T232105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232105Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad - there's more to the story
DESCRIPTION:As the first civil rights movement in the United States\, the Underground Railroad is so much more than we have been led to believe. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the East Greenbush Community Library to take a deeper dive into this transformative period in American history that is related with us today. Learn more about the Underground Railroad Education Center. \nFull details are available at the East Greenbush Library website. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-theres-more-to-the-story-3/
LOCATION:East Greenbush Community Library\, 10 Community Way\, East Greenbush\, NY\, 12061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T235518Z
CREATED:20260528T235518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T235518Z
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SUMMARY:Schuyler Flatts Burial Ground Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from the community on this 10th anniversary to remember those who\, spending their lives enslaved to the Schuylers\, were remembered\, honored\, and respectfully reburied at St. Agnes Cemetery in 2016. \nUncovering the remains of 16 individuals from infants to senior adults\, buried in an unmarked cemetery that was once part of the Schuyler family property in today’s city of Watervliet\, community members came together to ensure a proper reburial. Mark this 10th anniversary by joining with others at the African Burial site in St. Agnes Cemetery on June 13 at 11am. \nClick HERE for a map of the St. Agnes Cemetery Grounds noting the location of the African Burial site. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/schuyler-flatts-burial-ground-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:St. Agnes Cemetery\, 48 Cemetery Avenue\, Menands\, NY\, 12204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162414Z
CREATED:20260527T145641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T162414Z
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SUMMARY:Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America
DESCRIPTION:Join The Tales of Albany: Local History Book Club in celebration of Juneteenth and discover more about the history of the Underground Railroad and Albany’s role in the movement for freedom. \nThis special session will feature guest speakers from the Underground Railroad Education Center\, who will share insights from their research about the Underground Railroad in Albany. \nThe main book that will be discussed is Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America by Fergus M. Bordewich\, a compelling and accessible history of the Underground Railroad and the people who risked their lives to challenge slavery. \nParticipants are welcome to read the book in advance or simply come to listen to the Underground Railroad Education Center and join the discussion. \n  \nPlease REGISTER HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/bound-for-canaan-the-underground-railroad-and-the-war-for-the-soul-of-america/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library Washington Branch\, 161 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231149Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231149Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program – join in
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMeet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInterested? Contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-join-in-10/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260529T130026Z
CREATED:20230701T201409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T130026Z
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URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-in-albany-immersion-tour/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T125830Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity in Albany - Immersion Tours
DESCRIPTION:Visit the historic places in New York’s capital city where history was made and that influence life today. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is included in the Freedom and Opportunity Immersion Tour scheduled for the third Thursday of each month June through October 2026. \nOrganized by Ten Broeck Mansion staff\, this memorable 4 hour tour provides an enriching opportunity to learn about and experience Albany’s historic movers and shakers whose stories are told at The Irish American Heritage Museum\, Ten Broeck Mansion\, and the award winning Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. \nTours begin at 2pm and conclude at 6pm. Be sure to schedule a dinner reservation at one of Albany’s many delectable downtown eateries to top off the evening. \nTickets and additional information are available on Eventbrite  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-in-albany-immersion-tours/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260531T195740Z
CREATED:20260428T202111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T195740Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence will be closed on June 19 - a federal holiday
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your understanding. Join us on Saturday\, June 20 for UREC’s on-site commemoration of the June 19\, 1865 emancipation of people enslaved in Texas.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-at-urec-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T210113Z
CREATED:20260326T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T210113Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026 - a Commemoration and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join in the commemoration of this important date in American history commemorating June 19\, 1865\, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. In honor of this history\, collaborators in Albany are joinng together again this year to commemorate in a variety of ways this important event in American history.\nStay tuned to this calendar\, to Facebook and Instagram and Bluesky\, to local news announcements and community calendars.\nSee you on Juneteenth! The CDTA Trolley will be providing transport free of charge to the various Juneteenth locations. Juneteenth Trolley Stops Flyer 2026\nAs of May 28th\, the following tablers will join with UREC in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonia Savilla\, Licensed Life & Health Insurance Broker\nWizard’s Wardrobe\nNYS Museum – 250th Continuing Revolution Panel\nDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA)\nWalkable Albany\nAfrican American Archives of Columbia County\nUSS Slater\nFriends of Tivoli Lake Preserve & Farm\nTulip City Creative\nCircus Printing – bring a blank t-shirt for screen printing\nSchuyler Mansion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso happening at The Myers Residence Campus: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree tours of The Myers Residence\nGarden tours\nTeen video’s\nScrolling UREC PowerPoints\nWorking the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s Exhibit\nFree scrumptious lunch\nJuneteenth history walking path\nAfrican Drumming\nMyth and Marrow – performance teaser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-2026/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T231457Z
CREATED:20250507T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T231457Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Oration: What Would Frederick Douglass Say on the Semi-Quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence?
DESCRIPTION:Join with others for the annual UREC July 4th Oration\, framed by Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”\, from 11am-1pm on Saturday\, July 4 in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence located at 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany. Parking is best on Third Street\, at the rear of the Myers Residence Campus (navigate to 93 Third Street\, Albany\, NY). Program runs 11am-12pm\, with lunch and enriching conversation to follow.\nWhat would Frederick Douglass say on the Semi-Quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence? Repercussions of chattel slavery\, birthright citizenship\, disappearing people\, haunt us today just as they did in Douglass’s day. Who gets to identify what July 4th celebrates? Was the revolution concluded in 1776? Are we involved in a continuing revolution? To whom does due process apply? Join with Alan Singer\, PhD\, Professor Emeritus\, Hofstra University\, for a deep dive into this question as Singer offers thought provoking commentary on excerpts from Douglass’s 1852 speech “What to the Slave is your Fourth of July.”\n  \nAlan Singer is a social studies educator and historian in the Department of Teaching Learning Technology at Hofstra University in Long Island\, New York. He is a member of the New York State Council for the Social Studies\, New Jersey Council for the Social Studies\, Long Island Council for the Social Studies and the Association of Teachers of Social Studies (New York City). Dr. Singer is a graduate of the City College of New York and has a Ph.D. in American history from Rutgers University. He taught at a number of secondary schools in New York City\, including Franklin K. Lane High School and Edward R. Murrow High School. Dr. Singer is the author of Education Flashpoints (Routledge\, 2014)\, Teaching to Learn\, Learning to Teach: A Handbook for Secondary School Teachers\, 2nd edition (Routledge\, 2013)\, Social Studies For Secondary Schools\, 4th Edition (Routledge\, 2014)\, Teaching Global History (Routledge\, 2011)\, New York and Slavery\, Time to Teach the Truth (SUNY\, 2008)\, and Teaching Climate History: there is no Planet B (Routledge\, 2022). \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/july-4th-oration-new-york-states-investment-in-the-institution-of-enslavement-and-its-legacy-today/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215607Z
CREATED:20260629T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T215607Z
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SUMMARY:Myth and Marrow
DESCRIPTION:  \nBOLD NEW THEATER!\nMYTH & MARROW is an immersive\, Afrofuturist political one-act musical stage drama that conjures Black folk music\, ancestral ritual\, and AI technology to put American history on trial.\nAre you brave enough to decide the verdict? Audience members will be allowed to join a CITIZEN JURY to deliver the verdict!\nJae Gayle\, writer\, producer and performer of Labor Pains Project shares her talents through her latest production Myth and Marrow. This free performance invites you into the story through the citizen jury. One performance only! Don’t miss it! \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/myth-and-marrow/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170159Z
CREATED:20260701T185306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170159Z
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SUMMARY:Witness My Hand: Slavery and Freedom in Staten Island's Early Republic
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on indentures\, manumission records\, deeds\, probate and other primary sources\, this presentation explores the transition from slavery to freedom on Staten Island after the American Revolution. It examines the impact of New York’s gradual abolition laws and recovers the stories of African Americans lives\, challenges\, possibilities\, and enduring legacy of emancipation.\nHosted by Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State.\nRegister here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KqId9mAORtOgJRPj1Qkvug#/registration \n  \n  \nDebbie-Ann Paige is a public historian\, genealogist\, educator\, and policy analyst whose work uses the power of history to recover overlooked narratives\, strengthen communities\, and connect the past to contemporary civic life. She is a cofounder and co-president of the Staten Island chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and Vice President of the Northeast Corridor Network to Freedom. A Senior Policy Analyst with CSG East and adjunct lecturer at the College of Staten Island\, she has been recognized for her leadership in preservation and public history with the Harriet Tubman Leadership Award and as a 2026 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/witness-my-hand-slavery-and-freedom-in-staten-islands-early-republic/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T165949Z
CREATED:20260115T224336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T165949Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity: the Revolution and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage  Museum\nTour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm\nTour continues at 5:00 pm at The Myers Residence \nImmersion Tours for 2026: – \n\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\n\nTicket information is available through Eventbrite.\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-the-revolution-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T191841Z
CREATED:20260701T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T191841Z
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SUMMARY:Many and Varied Hands
DESCRIPTION:Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host “Many and Varied Hands\,” a traveling exhibit\, from July 11th to 29th – this exhibit shares the history of enslaved peoples and their contributions to the development of New York State. It will be available for viewing during Schoharie Crossing State HIstoric Site regular visitation hours of Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm\, and Sundays from 1pm-5pm. \nJoin with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, cofounders of Underground Railroad Education Center\, for a conversation about the relationship of the institution of enslavement as it played out in NYS with the work to abolish this institution by antislavery activists. Conversation will begin at 8:30am and continue until a11am.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/many-and-varied-hands/
LOCATION:Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site\, 129 Schoharie Street\, Fort Hunter\, NY\, 12069
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151623Z
CREATED:20260701T192909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151623Z
UID:5396-1785434400-1785439800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Just Beyond the River
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk: Just Beyond the River \nWho: Daesha Devon Harris in conversation with Marcus Kwame Anderson\nWhen: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\, 6:00–7:30 PM\nWhere: Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center \nFree:  Please Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite \n\n\nJoin us for an evening conversation with acclaimed artist Daesha Devon Harris\, whose work explores the Black experience through memory\, folklore\, and the enduring relationship between people and water. \nIn this talk\, award winning artist Marcus Kwame Anderson will interview Harris about her celebrated project\, Just Beyond the River. A Folktale\, examining how water serves as a site of  survival\, imagination\, and cultural memory within the Black experience. \nPresented alongside UREC’s Working the Waters exhibit\, this program offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary art that expands our understanding of the past. \nFinancial support comes from Advance Albany County Alliance. This is a collaboration between Underground Railroad Education Center and the Alice Moore Black Arts and Culture Center
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/artist-talk-just-beyond-the-river/
LOCATION:Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T014536Z
CREATED:20260327T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T014536Z
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SUMMARY:Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel\, the pop-up exhibits move from one community space to the next\, ensuring Black history remains visible and accessible.\nOur first exhibit Working the Waters explores the lives and labor of Black men and women who worked on ships\, built communities\, and navigated freedom. The exhibit invites visitors to re-imagine life on the Hudson River and the histories that unfolded upon it.\nWorking the Waters is on view now through October 31st at Albany’s City Hall
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/working-the-waters-black-mariners-on-the-hudson-river-1800s/
LOCATION:Albany City Hall\, 24 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260730T190357Z
CREATED:20250806T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T190357Z
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SUMMARY:YALI Open House - celebrate the accomplishments of our teens
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCome see the amazing work of our YALI 2026 teens. They have worked together and worked hard over the last five weeks to learn and apply their learning to their Legacy Projects. Join in celebrating their accomplishments. 1pm – 3pm at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/yali-open-house-celebrate-the-accomplishments-of-our-teens/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T193325Z
CREATED:20260730T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T193325Z
UID:5508-1786186800-1786197600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Voter Registration at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO VOTE!\nYOUR VOTE IS VITAL TO PRESERVING OUR DEMOCRACY! \nThe November midterms are closing in fast! \nTake action through your vote to make your voice heard and inform the course of history as our abolitionist forebears did! \nTake a few minutes of your time to stop by the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday\, August 8 between 11am-2pm to register. Bring family and friends with you who need to register. This is a non-partisan effort. \nSEE YOU ON AUGUST 8 AT THE MYERS RESIDENCE! \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voter-registration-at-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260730T184432Z
CREATED:20260730T184432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T184432Z
UID:5496-1786546800-1786552200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Visit to Underground Railroad Education Center
DESCRIPTION:The unfinished revolution has a home at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence through their work with the Underground Railroad. Believing that all Americans have a right to the three promises in the founding document of our nation\, antislavery activists worked on many fronts to ensure justice and equity for all. Learn about Stephen and Harriet Myers\, local antislavery activists who dedicated their lives to this pursuit.\nThis program is part of the Howe Library Ask me Anything Series\nRegistration is required – click HERE to register
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/visit-to-underground-railroad-education-center/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260801T190123Z
CREATED:20260801T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T190123Z
UID:5529-1786557600-1786561200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Black Mariners: Stories and Life on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Set sail on an evening of discovery highlighting the lives and contributions of Black sailors and maritime workers through storytelling\, hands-on exploration\, and a curated book display. Guests are encouraged to come dressed for an adventure on the water. This program was researched by and will be led by representatives from The Underground Railroad Education Center\, in conjunction with The RED Bookshelf. \nThis program will be held at the Pine Hills Library located at 517 Western Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12203. \nRegistration is required – click HERE to register
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/black-mariners-stories-and-life-on-the-water/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Library\, 517 Western Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260801T190933Z
CREATED:20260104T233314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T190933Z
UID:4867-1786644000-1786649400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Collections committee - working meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join with interested community volunteers to help preserve UREC collections. No experience necessary. Instructions provided as needed. This working meeting will be held in person at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. See you there!\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/collections-committee-working-meeting/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173325Z
CREATED:20260115T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T173325Z
UID:4885-1787245200-1787248800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Freedom and Opportunity: the Revolution and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage  Museum\nTour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm\nTour continues at 5:00 pm at The Myers Residence \nImmersion Tours for 2026:\n\nJune 18\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\n\n\nClick here for tickets and more information through Eventbrite.\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-the-revolution-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20251211T001308Z
CREATED:20251211T001246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T001308Z
UID:4842-1787443200-1787529599@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
DESCRIPTION:This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. In accordance with the goals of the intercultural project “The Routes of Enslaved Peoples”\, it should offer an opportunity for collective consideration of the historic causes\, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy\, and for an analysis of the interactions to which it has given rise between Africa\, Europe\, the Americas and the Caribbean.\nTo learn  more\, click HERE.\nThe sculpture image included here is the Monument of Slaves in Stone\, Zanzibar\, Tanzania.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192129Z
CREATED:20260811T191828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192129Z
UID:5563-1787497200-1787508000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Black August Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join in the annual Black August Block Party from 3pm-6pm on Sunday\, August 23\, hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and held at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany. \nDon’t miss food\, art\, music\, political prisoner letter writing\, and political programming to honor the core tenets of Black August: Study\, Train\, Fight\, Fast! \nBlack August is honored every year to commemorate the fallen freedom fighters of the Black Liberation Movement\, to call for the release of political prisoners\, and to emphasize the continued importance of the Black Liberation struggle. \nJoin us as we honor this tradition.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/black-august-block-party/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184207Z
CREATED:20260526T224327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T184207Z
UID:5321-1787598000-1787605200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-8/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184221Z
CREATED:20260320T221344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T184221Z
UID:5133-1788202800-1788210000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join with other crafters for an enjoyable\, relaxed evening of crafting and socializing. Bring your own craft to work on. Every Monday evening from 7pm-9pm at The Myers Residence. Parking is on the street. Restroom facility is available. Light snacks will be available. \nHow is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers and her colleagues met regularly for their sewing circles and knitting circles to produce products for Freedom Seekers\, to be sold at bazaars they would organize\, to hold their political conversations\, and to socially support each other. \nQuestions? Call 518-621-7793 and leave a message for Sarah\, or leave a message online at\nhttps://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Stewart":MAILTO:sarahstewart.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T224755Z
CREATED:20260428T201445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T224755Z
UID:5262-1788530400-1788535800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
DESCRIPTION:Seniors in the Albany\, NY Capital Region – you are invited to begin your creative journey at the Historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence with award-winning illustrators\, Shirley Clark and Marcus Kwame. \nEnjoy a FREE 10-week relaxing art experience — Fridays\, August 14 through October 16\, 2026 \nRegister online HERE or CALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited \n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided \n  \nDrawn to Art of Underground Railroad Education Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-at-urec-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:UREC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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