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SUMMARY:EARLY CAREER PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD - of the Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund
DESCRIPTION:GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EARLY-CAREER PHOTOGRAPHER\nIf you are in the early stages of actively building a career as a professional photographer and not enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree in photography\, consider applying for a one-time grant of $500\, to be awarded after a juried application review. \nDeadline for submission of required materials – September 30\, 2022\nQuestions? – Leave a message at 518-621-7793 an we’ll call you back asap \nFull details are available at www.undergroundrailroadhistory.org/award
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/early-career-photographer-award-of-the-daniel-stewart-memorial-fund/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Adult Adventure in Archaeology Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Experience an adult adventure in archaeology! Participate in a week-long dig at The Dr. Thomas Elkins property which is part of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence Campus located in Albany\, New York. Managed by Underground Railroad Education Center\, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is an award-winning\, National Register listed\, documented Underground Railroad site that is the voice of Black Abolitionists and Freedom Seekers. The Dr. Thomas Elkins property is owned by Underground Railroad Education Center and was home to Dr. Thomas Elkins\, who was a Vigilance Committee member and medical examiner for the 54th Massachusetts Regiment (Autobiography of William Henry Johnson). \n \nJoin with others in unearthing history through archaeology. Field trips and conversations with professional archaeologists will be included in the experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided daily. Breakfast\, dinner and accommodations will be the responsibility of participants. Accommodation arrangements for the group are being investigated. \nQuestions? Contact Paul Stewart at 518-596-0260 or at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \nCost for the Adult Adventure in Archaeology week – $800 –  payment by check made out and mailed to Underground Railroad Education Center\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12210 or online at  https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/donate/ – please note on the donation page the purpose of your payment. \nA confirmation of payment will be sent upon receipt of payment. \nParticipants will need to carry proof of vaccination against COVID and proof of health insurance. \nBreakfast\, dinner and accommodations will be the responsibility of the participant. \nJoin with others in bringing history to life! \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/adult-adventure-in-archaeology-summer-camp/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:FreedomFest 2023 - planning meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning for FreedomCon 2023 has begun! Join this robust committee of enthusiastic volunteers as they look forward to 2023. Planning conversation hovers around transforming FreedomCon into FreedomFest – a family centered day full of engaging experiences reflecting the Black liberation experience across time. \nThis meeting is being conducted via Zoom.The Zoom link will be sent out via email so if you are new to the planning team please notify Mary Liz Stewart via the website contact page – https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-freedomfest-2023-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:The Price of Half-freedom: Manuel de Gerrit de Reus; Enslaved\, Condemned\, Pardoned & Freed
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Price of Half-Freedom is the story of the first free Black residents in what was to become New York and the events that led to their emancipation: a murder\, a trial\, and a failed execution. This story exemplifies the kind of Black solidarity and Black resistance worthy of our memorialization. \nThe Price of Half-freedom will be exhibited September 15 – December 22\, 2022 at the Shirley Fiterman Art Center located at 81 Barclay St.\, New York\, NY 10017. Fiterman Art Center is open Wednesday – Friday\, 12-5 PM. \nArtist Jean-Marc Superville Sovak is  a friend of Underground Railroad Education Center. Support his efforts to carry forward the empowering stories of our communal ancestors who were agents of change and models for us today. \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-price-of-half-freedom-manuel-de-gerrit-de-reus-enslaved-condemned-pardoned-freed/
LOCATION:Shirley Fiterman Art Center\, 81 Barclay St.\, NY\, NY\, 10017
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220919T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week - hosted by Young Abolitionists
DESCRIPTION:Join with UREC’s Young Abolitionists in honor of Banned Books Week. In this especially contentious time when book content is being weaponized and fear mongering is a routinely used strategy to encourage opposition to rational thinking\, UREC has decided that it needs to step up as a participant in Banned Books Week. Some of our YALI teens will read passages from selected banned youth books at The Myers Residence on Monday\, September 19 from 5:30pm-7pm. \nThis will be a hybrid event so that we can share with supporters near and far. Come in person to The Myers Residence backyard\, weather permitting\, or front parlor if the weather is inclement. We will welcome questions and look forward to engaging in a community discussion. Joining virtually will require registration. Please see the following Zoom registration information – \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Sep 19\, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuGhrzkrG91GJ1E1unYlKDN4i8UHwruR \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nMore information about Banned Books Week is available at https://bannedbooksweek.org/ \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/banned-book-week-september-18-24/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20220901T021642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T022135Z
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week - at Albany Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In this especially contentious time when book content is being weaponized and fear mongering is a routinely used strategy to encourage opposition to rational thinking\, NY Civil Liberties Union is hosting a hybrid banned book reading at the Washington Avenue branch of the Albany Public Library on Thursday\, September 22 from 6pm-8pm. This event will be held in the Large Auditorium.\nMore information is available by clicking HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/banned-books-week-at-albany-public-library/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library Washington Branch\, 161 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221008T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Seven Guitars – performed by Callaloo Theater Company - cancelled Oct. 8 & 9 due to COVID
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeven Guitars performances scheduled for October 8 & 9 will need to be cancelled due to COVID’s interruption of rehearsals. The October 15 & 16 performances are still scheduled so please mark your calendars and plan to attend the premier performance of Seven Guitars by Callaloo Theater at 2pm on October 15 & 16 at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence! See you there! \n  \n“Seven Guitars\, which premiered in 1995 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and transferred to Broadway in 1996\, is the seventh play in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle\, also known as the Pittsburgh Cycle. This series\, consisting of ten plays that are each set in a different decade of the 20th century\, explore the lives of African Americans during each era. With the exclusion Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984)\, which takes place in 1920s Chicago\, all the Century Cycle plays are set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh where Wilson was born and raised. The Century Cycle constitutes the majority of Wilson’s work as one of the most significant and influential Black playwrights in United States theatre history. Seven Guitars earned a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and nominations for the 1995 Pulitzer and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play.” (https://www.supersummary.com/seven-guitars/summary/) \nSeven Guitars is being produced and directed by Karen-Christina Jones\, founder of Callaloo Theater Company. Performances\, to be held in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, are scheduled for 2pm on October 1 and 2 and October 8 and 9. Bring your umbrella if rain threatens. \nTickets are available through Eventbrite. Click HERE for tickets. \nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seven-guitars-performed-by-callaloo-theater-company-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221009T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Seven Guitars – performed by Callaloo Theater Company - cancelled Oct. 8 & 9 due to COVID
DESCRIPTION:Seven Guitars performances scheduled for October 8 & 9 will need to be cancelled due to COVID’s interruption of rehearsals. The October 15 & 16 performances are still scheduled so please mark your calendars and plan to attend the premier performance of Seven Guitars by Callaloo Theater at 2pm on October 15 & 16 at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence! See you there! \n  \n“Seven Guitars\, which premiered in 1995 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and transferred to Broadway in 1996\, is the seventh play in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle\, also known as the Pittsburgh Cycle. This series\, consisting of ten plays that are each set in a different decade of the 20th century\, explore the lives of African Americans during each era. With the exclusion Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984)\, which takes place in 1920s Chicago\, all the Century Cycle plays are set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh where Wilson was born and raised. The Century Cycle constitutes the majority of Wilson’s work as one of the most significant and influential Black playwrights in United States theatre history. Seven Guitars earned a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and nominations for the 1995 Pulitzer and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play.” (https://www.supersummary.com/seven-guitars/summary/) \nSeven Guitars is being produced and directed by Karen-Christina Jones\, founder of Callaloo Theater Company. Performances\, to be held in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, are scheduled for 2pm on October 1 and 2 and October 8 and 9. Bring your umbrella if rain threatens. \nTickets are available through Eventbrite. Click HERE for tickets. \nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seven-guitars-performed-by-callaloo-theater-company-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221014T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221014T190000
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SUMMARY:UREC Reads - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson - chapters 15-16 + Epilogue
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us\, and a clarion call to end mass incarceration in America — from one of the most inspiring lawyers of our time. Just Mercy tells the story of Equal Justice Initiative from the early days with a small staff facing the nation’s highest death sentencing and execution rates\, through a successful campaign to challenge the cruel practice of sentencing children to die in prison\, to revolutionary projects designed to confront Americans with our history of racial injustice. \nBryan Stevenson\, author of Just Mercy\, founded the Equal Justice Initiative in 1989\, a nonprofit law office in Montgomery\, Alabama\, dedicated to defending the poor\, the incarcerated\, and the wrongly condemned. \nWe will focus on the Chapters 15-16 and the Epilogue on October 14. See you then! \n\n  \n  \nInformation about Equal Justice Initiative is available at https://justmercy.eji.org/\n  \nThe Zoom link will be emailed to those who have expressed interest in joining in this book conversation. If you have not participated in past UREC Reads conversation please contact UREC via the Contact Us page – https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ – to get you on the UREC Reads email list so you can receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-reads-just-mercy-by-bryan-stevenson-chapters-7-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:No Tours on Saturday\, October 15
DESCRIPTION:Due to the performance of Seven Guitars by Callaloo Theater Company no tours will be conducted at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday\, October 15. Thank you for our understanding.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/no-tours-on-saturday-october-15/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T153000
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SUMMARY:Seven Guitars - performed by Callaloo Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:“Seven Guitars\, which premiered in 1995 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and transferred to Broadway in 1996\, is the seventh play in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle\, also known as the Pittsburgh Cycle. This series\, consisting of ten plays that are each set in a different decade of the 20th century\, explore the lives of African Americans during each era. With the exclusion Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984)\, which takes place in 1920s Chicago\, all the Century Cycle plays are set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh where Wilson was born and raised. The Century Cycle constitutes the majority of Wilson’s work as one of the most significant and influential Black playwrights in United States theatre history. Seven Guitars earned a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and nominations for the 1995 Pulitzer and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play.” (https://www.supersummary.com/seven-guitars/summary/) \nSeven Guitars is being produced and directed by Karen-Christina Jones\, founder of Callaloo Theater Company. Performances\, to be held in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, are scheduled for 2pm on October 1 and 2 and October 8 and 9. Bring your umbrella if rain threatens. \nTickets available through Eventbrite – click HERE for tickets \nSee you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seven-guitars-performed-by-callaloo-theater-company/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221016T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221016T153000
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SUMMARY:Seven Guitars – performed by Callaloo Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:“Seven Guitars\, which premiered in 1995 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and transferred to Broadway in 1996\, is the seventh play in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle\, also known as the Pittsburgh Cycle. This series\, consisting of ten plays that are each set in a different decade of the 20th century\, explore the lives of African Americans during each era. With the exclusion Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984)\, which takes place in 1920s Chicago\, all the Century Cycle plays are set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh where Wilson was born and raised. The Century Cycle constitutes the majority of Wilson’s work as one of the most significant and influential Black playwrights in United States theatre history. Seven Guitars earned a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and nominations for the 1995 Pulitzer and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play.” (https://www.supersummary.com/seven-guitars/summary/) \nSeven Guitars is being produced and directed by Karen-Christina Jones\, founder of Callaloo Theater Company. Performances\, to be held in the backyard of The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, are scheduled for 2pm on October 1 and 2 and October 8 and 9. Bring your umbrella if rain threatens. \nTickets are available through Eventbrite. Click HERE for tickets.. \nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seven-guitars-performed-by-callaloo-theater-company-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T180000
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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 influences life today. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is included in the Freedom and Opportunity tour scheduled for June 17\, July 15\, August 19\,  and September 15. \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 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immersion-tours-freedom-opportunity-in-albany-tickets-154337739333?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \n  \nEnjoy an introductory video about the Immersion tours at https://youtu.be/Zvf4whXRitQ
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;TZID=UTC:20221021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Stephen Myers Induction into the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2022 Induction Ceremony to be held at the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum located in Peterboro\, New York.\nStephen Myers will be inducted\, along with abolitionists Robert Everett and Calvin Fairbank. While the Induction Ceremony spans three days\, the program is designed as an a la carte program allowing for attendees to select those components they would like to and can attend. \nBriefly\, the schedule is: \nFriday\, October 21 – Welsh Concert in honor of Rev. Everett beginning at 7pm \nSaturday\, October 22 – Tour of the Gerrit Smith Estate NHL\, followed by the Abolition Symposium\, an Antislavery Box Dinner\, and Induction and Banner Unveiling – beginning at 10am and continuing to 9pm \nSunday\, October 23 – Reenactments\, Tour of the Gerrit Smith Estate NHL\, Fairbank House and Museum\, Stephen Myers and the Florence Farming and Lumber Association Settlement – beginning at 9:30am and continuing to 4pm \nFull details are available at http://www.nationalabolitionhalloffameandmuseum.org/events.html
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/stephen-myers-induction-into-the-national-abolition-hall-of-fame-and-museum/
LOCATION:National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum\, 5255 Pleasant Balley Road\, Peterboro\, New York\, 13134
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T043608Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad: a New Interpretation of an Old Story
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the Fall Meeting of the Dutch Settlers Society of Albany on Thursday\, October 25 at 7pm. Hear about the real Underground Railroad – who was involved\, how it worked\, why it is better understood as a movement\, that it had a public side\, and that Black Abolitionists were in the forefront of this movement. An intriguing\, significant and impactful part of the American narrative. See you there. Click HERE for more information.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story/
LOCATION:First Church in Albany\, 110 Nrth Pearl St.\, Albany\, New York\, 12209
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Archives Partnership Trust History Award with Honoree Lonnie Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian\, overseeing 21 museums\, 21 libraries\, the National Zoo\, numerous research centers\, and several education units and centers. A widely published author\, Bunch has written on topics ranging from the black military experience\, the American presidency and African American history in California\, diversity in museum management and the impact of funding and politics on American museums. His most recent book\, A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush\, Obama\, and Trump\, chronicles the making of the museum that would become one of the most popular destinations in Washington. \n  \nMore information and tickets are available by clicking HERE.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/archives-partnership-trust-history-award-with-honoree-lonnie-bunch/
LOCATION:Cultural Education Center\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221029T231812Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Broeck by the Numbers - Gala 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join honorees Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the 2022 Ten Broeck Mansion gala scheduled for Thursday\, November 10 from 5:30pm-9pm at Woolfert’s Roost Country Club located at 120 Van Rensselaer Boulevard Albany\, NY 12204. \nThe gala raises funds to support the community facing educational programs implemented by Ten Broeck Mansion. More details\, as well as sponsorships\, silent auction items and tickets are a available at \nhttps://tenbroeckmansion.org/annual-gala/ \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/ten-broeck-by-the-numbers-gala-2022/
LOCATION:Woolfert’s Roost Country Club\, 120 Van Rensselaer Boulevard\, Albany\, NY\, 12204
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221029T230135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T041025Z
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SUMMARY:The Black Panther Party - Black Authors in the Hudson Valley Book Talk by Marcus Kwame Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Using dramatic comic book retellings and illustrated profiles of key figures\, the Eisner award winning The Black Panther Party captures the major events\, people\, and actions of the party\, as well as their cultural and political influence and enduring legacy.\nThe Eisner Awards are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books\, sometimes referred to as the comics industry’s equivalent of the Academy Awards. They are named in honor of the pioneering writer and artist Will Eisner. \n  \nMarcus Kwame Anderson is an illustrator\, cartoonist\, and fine artist who was born in Kingston\, Jamaica and moved to upstate New York at an early age. He has long been immersed in the arts with a particular passion for sequential storytelling. Marcus created the independent coming of age comic Snow Daze with Leonardo Faierman\, illustrated the all-ages detective story Cash & Carrie\, and most recently collaborated with David F. Walker on The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History. \nClick HERE for more information about artist\, illustrator and cartoonist Marcus Anderson. \n  \nJoin with UREC for this hybrid event to be held at Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary located at the Shopper’s Plaza\, 145 Wolf Rd.\, Albany\, NY 12205 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. \n  \nCome early to Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary to have a delicious wrap or sandwich\, pastry and drink. Check out the extensive menu by clicking HERE . Use of space at Professor Java’s requires a payment of $150 from UREC\, so all food and drink purchased at the book talk event helps UREC to meet this cost. \n  \nTo Zoom in to this free event\, please click this link to register in advance –\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMof-ihqj8tHNJdh1muXc-p-SO8bR1cROxF \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-black-panther-party-black-authors-in-the-hudson-valley-book-talk-by-marcus-kwame-anderson/
LOCATION:Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary\, The Shopper's Plaza\, 145 Wolf Rd\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Boy Scout Troop 23 from Broolklyn
DESCRIPTION:Join with Boy Scout Troop 23 from Brooklyn in service to Underground Railroad Education Center on Saturday\, November 12 between 1pm-4pm. \nMembers of Boy Scout Troop 23 came to The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence last year on a very rainy weekend. They had a great tour experience of The Myers Residence but were unable to fulfill their service commitment so they are returning Saturday\, November 12 to fulfill that commitment. Come on over to The Myers Campus to pitch in! Refreshments and tools and gloves will be provided. \nHope to see you in the garden!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/gardening-with-boy-scout-troop-23-from-broolklyn/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221030T000524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T000719Z
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SUMMARY:CNYS Black Scholarship Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join awardees Paul and Mary Liz Stewart who are being honored with the Torch Bearer Award from CNYS Black Expo on Saturday\, November 19 at the CNYS Black Scholarship Gala. The Torch Bearer award honors community members who have provided unselfish and outstanding work in the community. The gala is a formal affair with keynote speaker Walter Thorne\, Albany Business Review Market President\, 7pm cocktail reception and dinner at 8pm\, followed by dancing and networking. Scholarships are made available for college attendance. The gala will be held at SIXTY STATE PLACE in Albany. Information and tickets are available by clicking HERE.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/cnys-black-scholarship-gala/
LOCATION:SIXTY STATE PLACE\, 60 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221030T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T001424Z
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SUMMARY:HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving to all of you\, our friends and supporters who walk with us on this life-changing journey\, from all of us at Underground Railroad Education Center. 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/happy-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20220604T232554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T033721Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund Award Ceremony - planning meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nThe Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund will be finalizing details for the Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund Award Ceremony that will be held on Sunday\, December 11. The meeting is held as a hybrid meeting from 7pm-8pm. If interested\, please contact Paul Stewart at 518-596-0260 so that you can receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/daniel-stewart-memorial-fund-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221129T035335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T022722Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Reads - The Dawning of the Apocalypse - will resume January 13\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Rather than starting a new book in the busy month of December\, and in order to give everyone time to locate a copy of The Dawning of the Apocalypse\, it was decided that we will resume UREC Reads on the 2nd Friday of January which is January 13\, 2023. We will continue with the hybrid format. Please read below for information about the book and about where copies can be accessed. See you in January! \nSummary: \nIn retelling the bloodthirsty story of the invasion of the Americas\, Horne recounts how the fierce resistance by Africans and their Indigenous allies weakened Spain and enabled London to dispatch settlers to Virginia in 1607.\n\n  \nJoin with others for this hybrid conversation about The Dawning of the Apocalypse by Gerald Horne. UREC Reads participants read 1-2 chapters each month and then gather electronically for an informal conversation about chapter content. An email is sent with a Zoom link on a monthly basis to all who indicate interest in UREC Reads. If you are interested in participating in UREC Reads\, please send word via the UREC Contact page so that your email can be included on the UREC Reads email list. \nQuestions? Comments? Give us a call at 518-621-7793 or send a note via the Contact page on the UREC website. \nCopies of The Dawning of the Apocalypse are available for purchase at ABE Books for $17 + S/H. Your local library may also have copies available. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-reads-the-dawning-of-the-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221211T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221129T040519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T040624Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund Early Photographer Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund Early Photographer Award of Underground Railroad Education Center announces its award recipients for 2022. The Daniel Stewart Fund was founded in 2020 to honor the memory of Daniel Stewart\, a Capital Region photographer who volunteered his photographic services to Underground Railroad Education Center\, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Forest Grove\, Oregon in that year. The fund is supported by community member contributions and seeks to support developing self-taught photographers who aspire to grow their careers. \nThe Fund announces it recipients for 2022 as George Paul\, Paula Hebert and Laura Kordowski. George Paul will receive the top prize. Paula Hebert will receive a second-place award and Laura Kordowski a third-place award. Selection was made based on a submission of photographs\, face to face interviews and a narrative. Judges included volunteers from the Underground Railroad Education Center board\, volunteers and area photographers. \nThe Early Career Photography Award will be presented on Sunday\, December 11th\, at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The event will be held at the Albany Center for Economic Success\, located at 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, New York 12210 in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Off-street parking is available. Limited attendance space is available.  Those planning to attend should RSVP to Paul Stewart at 518-596-0260.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/daniel-stewart-memorial-fund-early-photographer-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Albany Center for Economic Success\, 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20221129T041342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T041347Z
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SUMMARY:Colonie Seniors to Visit the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Colonie\, NY seniors will visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence for a tour experience. The Myers Residence is an outstanding artifact of the Anti-slavery and Underground Railroad period. \nThe Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, located at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany\, New York reflects Underground Railroad history from the perspective of Stephen Myers as a man enslaved in NYS and from the perspective of Black abolitionists. Stephen and Harriet Myers\, who lived in this building in the mid-1850’s\, were the central Underground Railroad activists in the Capital Region. \nA rich treasure in our backyards. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/colonie-seniors-to-visit-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;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20230103T042350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T050247Z
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SUMMARY:Target Circle Fundraising Program - vote for UREC when you make a purchase
DESCRIPTION:UREC is participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit UREC by making a purchase online\, at a Target store\, or via the Target app.\nFor full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle at target.com/circle.\nSetting up an account in Target Circle allows you to receive rewards when you make purchases at Target and allows you to vote for your favorite non-profit among those featured. Target Circle is NOT connected to a Target credit card.\nVotes will be tallied in March 2023 and a financial contribution from Target will be generated for UREC based upon the number of votes received from community members.\nVotes can be made via the Target app\, via your online purchases\, and by entering your mobile phone number at checkout.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/target-circle-fundraising-program-vote-when-you-make-a-purchase/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20230103T041104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T041104Z
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SUMMARY:Pass the Plate - at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the January 15 service at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany as congregation members Pass the Plate\, raising funds to support the work of Underground Railroad Education Center as it engages with the community to empower community members to be agents of change toward an equitable and just society. Visit http://albanyuu.org/about-albany-uu/ to learn more about the Albany UU and visit its events calendar. Looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pass-the-plate-at-first-unitarian-universalist-society-of-albany/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Societ of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12206
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20230129T232638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T232638Z
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SUMMARY:Black Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The Albany County Legislative Black Caucus presents a Black History Month Panel on Black Resistance scheduled for February 1 from 5:30-6:30pm at The Black Annex located at 1 Steuben Place\, Albany\, 12207. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. \nJoin with distinguished Albany change-makers to hear their thoughts on relevant contemporary issues and join them in conversation about various justice issues confronting us today. \nModerated by Ms. Arlene Way\, Executive Director\, Arbor Hill Development Corporation. Panelists include Paul a nd Mary Liz Stewart\, “Aprecia” Preem Cabey\, and Dr. El-Ra Adair Radney. \nPlease share this information in your neworks. \nThis is an in-person event. Look forward to seeing you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/black-resistance/
LOCATION:The Blake Annex\, 1 Steuben Place\, Albany\, New York\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230206T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20230130T041900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T041900Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad and Albany's South End
DESCRIPTION:Join with Paul and Mary LIz Stewart to learn about the Underground Railroad and its relationship with Albany’s South End. Bring your questions\, comments\, thoughts about this historic civil rights movement that had an active presence in the city of Albany and continues to inform civil rights efforts toda.\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-underground-railroad-and-albanys-south-end/
LOCATION:Howe Library\, 105 Schuyler St\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211625
CREATED:20211102T200530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T234514Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund - Planning Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Evaluation of the Award Event and steps moving forward will be the topic of discussion at the February 7\, 2023 Daniel Stewart Memorial Fund meeting. This award is named in honor of Daniel Stewart who contributed his photography skills to photographically record the happenings of UREC. His life was cut short at the young age of 34 years by a driver who failed to yield the right of way. Daniel is fondly remembered by the support offered to emerging photographers through this award. Efforts to expand this fund and expand its outreach and to plan the annual award ceremony need the thoughtful participation of UREC supporters. Join in this monthly meeting via Zoom using the information below. Contact Paul Stewart at the phone number below for questions and additional information. \nIf you would like to participate in this committee\, please notify Paul Stewart by calling 518-621-7793 or by clicking  https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \nIf you would like to donate to this fund\, please CLICK HERE to make an online donation or call Paul Stewart at 518-621-7793. \nZoom meeting information – register using the link below and you will be sent an email with a login link for each monthly meeting – \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOqsqD8rHdxiMz_5s2kqPgjK0zuOafy7   \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/daniel-stewart-memorial-fund-planning-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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