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SUMMARY:Adirondack Experience - Enjoy a Day Out of Doors in New York State's Premier Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nEnjoy a full day in the Adirondack’s\, New York State’s premier state park. Mountains\, farmland\, lakes\, ponds\, rivers\, wildlife\, museums and historic sites\, trails\, and more. This is a collaboration with the Museum of Blue Mounain Lake. Bus transportation is free. Bring or buy your food and drink. Enjoy a geat day in the mountains. Questions? Contact Amelia Paul as Underground Railroad Education Center by calling 518-621-7793. \n  \nThe next Aditondack bus trip is scheduled for September 27.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/adirondack-experience-enjoy-a-day-out-of-doors-in-new-york-states-premier-park/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Albany County Grant Awards Program
DESCRIPTION:Join with UREC and other grant awardees at the Cahill Room\, 1st floor\, Albany County Building\, 112 State Street\, Albany\, NY to celebrate the great work of our non-profits. Funding is through the Albany County Community Development\, Public Health\, and Safety Fund Program.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/albany-county-grant-awards-program/
LOCATION:Albany Count Building\, 112 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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SUMMARY:YALI Open House - celebrate the accomplishments of our teens
DESCRIPTION:Come see the amazing work of our YALI 2025 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. 2pm – 4pm at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany.\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:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T150000
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence - a new interpretation of an old story
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nToday a tour will be hosted at 2:00pm only due to a Pop Up Exhibition to be held from 12pm-1pm at The Myers Residence. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. \nDon’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence where you will find great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T160111Z
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2025: Voices of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Authors across time have challenged us to look back at history and learn what we missed\, to relearn what we had not fully understood\, to reexamine in more detail new information\, to consider new interpretations of old stories\, to understand the past and present from new voices uncovered and new voices reclaimed. In their gift for writing authors offer to us words\, feelings\, stories\, descriptions in words captured in print and preserved for generations. Their words become our eyes viewing into another world that compels\, elucidates\, clarifies\, that expands our understandings and our horizons. Their words call us to look and listen again\, and to be changed. Join with UREC as we engage with a selection of authors who gift us with their works of art. \nVirtual workshop presentations via Zoom will be held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 2pm-3pm. Presentations are recorded and made available to registrants for one month after the presentation. Registration cost is $12 per session. Members can include a 10% member discount off the total registration. \nHere’s the lineup – \n(7/26) In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School by Tom Weiner and Amilcar Shabazz\n(8/23) Bearing Witness: Exploring the Legacy of Enslavement in Ulster County\, NY by Susan Stessin-Cohn\, Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini\, Philip White and Albert Cook\n(9/27) Conversations in the American Landscape: History\, Place\, and Justice by Katie Wu and Louis P. Nelson\n(10/25) Cinderella of Belvoir: A Dream of Freedom On the Underground Railroad by Dionne Patterson \nComplete Information and Registration is available by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedomcon-2025-voices-of-freedom-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T162108Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Exhibition at The Myers Residence - you are invited
DESCRIPTION:Students from the Inaugural Pilot Museum Studies Teen Program will research and connect with our Albany NAACP Branch to create a pop-up exhibit. Come hear from these new Local Historians. The exhibit will be on display at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence from 11am-1pm. Researching the history of the NAACP Albany Branch and learning skills applied in the museum field will inform the content and design of the exhibit. Stop in at The Myers Residence to view the work of the teens and show your support for them in their endeavors. No registration necessary. Questions? Contact Project Director Lacey Wilson at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-14/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:  \nCall ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence – 518-621-7793. \nTours will be hosted at 2:00pm today\, July 19. There will be no 12:30pm tour today. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-13/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grounds Work Party - is calling YOU!
DESCRIPTION:Put on the garden gloves\, pick up the rake\, and off you go! Would you prefer to work with clippers or a shovel? How about a lawn mower or pitch fork? Are you a gardener? Are you a carpenter? All sorts of garden and grounds activities fill up work party days. Join in the fun. Feel a sense of accomplishment! Help UREC be a good steward of its properties. \nRefreshments and tools are provided. Bring your own tools if you have favorites that you like to use. Come for however long you can participate. \nOur ‘Outhouse Moderne` provides restroom facilities. \nNo need to register. Looking forward to seeing you in the ‘garden’ !
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/grounds-work-party-is-calling-you/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
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CREATED:20250701T120810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T120810Z
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SUMMARY:Unravelling Slavery in New York\, 1777-1827 (hosted by Underground Railroad Consortium of NYS)
DESCRIPTION:The talk examines the impetuses and obstacles that produced a gradual abolition law in 1799 and\, a generation later\, the declared end of slavery in New York State on July 4\, 1827. This story of northern emancipation and its complicated legacy emphasizes the interplay between ideology and activism\, enslaved and enslavers\, political structure and individual initiative. \nBrief Bio:\nDavid N. Gellman is Professor of History at DePauw University\, in Greencastle\, Indiana\, where he has taught since 1999. His 2022 book Liberty’s Chain: Slavery\, Abolition\, and the Jay Family of New York was honored with the Herbert H. Lehman Prize. Other books include Emancipating New York: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom\, 1777-1827 and Jim Crow New York: A Documentary History of Race and Citizenship\, 1777-1877. He has also published essays on the Missouri Compromise\, on James Fenimore Cooper\, and on Bruce Springsteen. \n  \n  \nZoom info: \nUnderground Railroad Consortium of New York State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: URCNYS Freedom 2027 Presents David N. Gellman Lecture\nTime: Jul 18\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85089518718?pwd=SoGtbMXjcHARgCOWa8eYMHK9WQGZZ0.1 \nMeeting ID: 850 8951 8718\nPasscode: 457322 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16469313860\,\,85089518718#\,\,\,\,*457322# US\n+19292056099\,\,85089518718#\,\,\,\,*457322# US (New York) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US \nMeeting ID: 850 8951 8718\nPasscode: 457322 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjpAtSEna
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/unravelling-slavery-in-new-york-1777-1827-hosted-by-underground-railroad-consortium-of-nys/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
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SUMMARY:What to do with the Interpretive Center - a community conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Interpretive Center – what shall we do in this space? Join with others at The Myers Residence to brainstorm\, raise ideas\, consider possibilities. The sky is the limit. \nEven though the opening is over a year away\, we need to look ahead to start planning and organizing and fundraising so that we will be ready to hit the road running when the doors open. \nBring your ideas\, no matter how far-fetched or pie-in-the-sky they seem. Great things can happen when we come together to build together. \nThis conversation will also be held at The Myers Residence on August 20. Come once or come twice. Looking forward to sharing great ideas for a great space. \n  \nFuture conversation of similar kind will be held via zoom. Please stay tuned for dates and times for the virtual conversations.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/what-to-do-with-the-interpretive-cener-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163304Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence – 518-621-7793. \nTours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-12/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T134510Z
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SUMMARY:Solomon Northup "Hope out of Darkness" - traveling exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The traveling  exhibit\, the centerpiece oif which is an 8 foot tall bronze sculpture of Solomon Northup\, will be in Saratoga Spa Sate Park by the Lincoln Bath House from July 7 – October 7\, 2025. \nMISSION of the Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works\nTo create the opportunity for all persons who encounter Wesley Wofford’s statue of Solomon Northup to experience a profound\, even visceral response\, to the depravity of slavery in all forms and places\, past and present\, through the transformative ‘Out of Darkness’ for a renewed life of freedom again. \nVISION of the Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works\nOur vision with the creation of this monument to Solomon Northup is twofold:\n· To honor a native New Yorker’s life and work – who was wrongfully enslaved as a free citizen in Red River region of Louisiana\, rescued and authored the written work\, Twelve Years A Slave.\n· To create a community gathering space in which to honor our shared past\, uplift our diverse histories\, and inspire new generations of trailblazers toward equality and justice for all. \nGOAL of the Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works\nThe Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works has established a goal to be embodied in its public commemorative works of art: “Each work shall perpetuate the memory of significant elements of American slave history in a permanent manner.” In doing so\, we believe that these artistic memorials represent the continuing efforts to engage injustices through alternative lenses\, and can transform communities across America through conversation and self-expression\, thereby reflecting a more truthful past in the present. \n  \nOf note\, “On Northup’s statue\, there are twelve links to his chain\, one representing every year of his slavery. The 12th link is broken open signifying his freedom\, and in his left hand he clutches a gold object. At first glance\, it seems to be a torch\, but upon further inspection (and reading the Artist’s Statement)\, it is both Northup’s legal freedom documents and his memoir Twelve Years a Slave. The resemblance to a torch is not accidental – artist Wesley Wofford states that the documents Northup grips are “…lighting the way towards a more just and equitable future.” (Sierra Liden\, Rockland County Times\, May 9\, 2025) \n  \nComplete details are avaialble at https://snccw.com/project/ \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/solomon-northup-hope-out-of-darkness-traveling-exhibition/
LOCATION:Saratoga Spa State Park\, 19 Roosevelt Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T150000
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SUMMARY:Come Meet Some Underground Railroad Activists of the Capital Region
DESCRIPTION:Before the Civil War\, while many American citizens believed slavery was necessary\, there were many who were opposed to it and worked together to eliminate it. Come meet some of the Capital Region residents who helped freedom seekers to freedom\, who worked to change laws\, and worked to abolish the institution of slavery in New York State and the nation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/come-meet-some-underground-railroad-activists-of-the-capital-region/
LOCATION:Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar\, 467 Delaware Avenue\, Delmar\, NY\, 12054
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T144551Z
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SUMMARY:Water Music New York: More Voices - with UREC at Schuylerville's Hudson Crossing Park
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Erie Canal bicentennial commemoration\, the Albany Symphony\, the NYS Canal Corporation\, and Hudson Crossing Park are presenting a festival day celebrating the rich\, multifaceted history of Washington and Saratoga Counties\, with an emphasis on the experiences of Black Americans\, culminating in a free orchestra concert that will feature a thrilling world-premiere composition by DBR (Daniel Bernard Roumain) inspired by the legacy and life of Solomon Northup. \nNorthup was a free-born Black man\, professional fiddler\, and farmer from Schuylerville and Saratoga Springs\, who was kidnapped into slavery in 1841. Upon his rescue in 1853\, he wrote a remarkable memoir\, Twelve Years a Slave\, describing his ordeal in extraordinary detail. He became a noted abolitionist speaker in the years following his return to New York State. \nDBR\, an accomplished violinist himself and a leading American composer\, will create a uniquely collaborative work for the Albany Symphony and audience of massed violins\, in which community members are all invited to pick up a violin and join in\, even those who have never played before. In addition\, the day’s events will celebrate the rich culture of the Schuylerville region\, the historic Erie Canal and Hudson River\, and the central role the region played during the Revolutionary War during the Battle of Saratoga\, the turning point of the Revolution. \nViolinists and country fiddlers and singers of all kinds will be featured during the day\, along with visual artists\, history and walking tours\, and accessible recreational activities. Artisanal foods and beverages from the region will also be featured. \n  \nUREC will be hosting a Song Circle at 4pm in the Pavilion. Join us in singing\, commemorating and celebrating the courage and fortitude of our communal forebears. \n  \nComplete details for the day’s activities are accessible by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/water-music-new-york-more-voices-with-urec-at-schuylervilles-hudson-crossing-park/
LOCATION:Hudson Crossing Park\, County Route 42\, Schuylerville\, New York\, 12871
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250509T001629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163346Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence – 518-621-7793. \nTours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-11/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250530T181918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T222623Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Team Meeting - join in
DESCRIPTION:In light of the impact of the federal gutting of funds awarded to UREC for the Interpretive Center and for the Museum Studies Teen Program\, UREC is engaging in an analysis of its efforts to financially sustain itself presently and on into the future. A group of board members\, staff\, and community volunteers are working together to develop a sustainability plan for UREC. Care to join us? We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 5pm at The Myers Residence. A Zoom option is available for those who cannot participate in person. Hope to see you there!\n  \nHere is the zoom link for those who cannot attend in person —– \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85293407450?pwd=A0ts1CuJuD38VR8Qp1N14uy5a4DwPY.1
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/sustainability-team-meeting-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:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250509T001320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163431Z
UID:4415-1751112000-1751126400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence – 518-621-7793. \nTours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-10/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
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SUMMARY:Commemorate Juneteenth with the Albany County Legislative Black Caucus
DESCRIPTION:  \nCommemorate Juneteenth with the Albany County Black Legislative Caucus on Friday\, June 13 from 11am-1pm. Activities will be held in the Cahill Room on the first floor of the County Building. Underground Railroad Education Center will present its Juneteenth exhibit prepared specifically for the day’s program. Enjoy food\, music\, and information provided by local resources. \nKnow that you have to sign in at the front desk and receive a visitor’s badge. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/commemorate-juneteenth-with-the-albany-county-legislative-black-caucus/
LOCATION:Albany County Affice Building\, 112 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250619T002311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T002311Z
UID:4503-1750777200-1750780800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Juneteenth with the Underground Railroad Education Center and the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Juneteenth\, the Center for Social Justice and the Race & Ethnicity Rope Team host the Capital Region Underground Railroad Education Center and the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute on Tuesday\, June 24 from 3–4 p.m. ET online.\n\nAn online tour will showcase high school students in New York’s Capital Region who call themselves “young abolitionists” and the work of Marcus Anderson\, graphic artist and deputy director of the Capital Region Underground Railroad Education Center. Participants will see a recorded tour of the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, which served as a center for Underground Railroad activity. The Underground Railroad Education Center\, based in Albany\, N.Y.\, researches\, interprets\, and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement.\n\nREGISTER by CLICKING HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/celebrate-juneteenth-with-the-underground-railroad-education-center-and-the-young-abolitionist-leadership-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250601T232205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T232817Z
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SUMMARY:Black Activism in the Hudson Valley in Antebellum NY
DESCRIPTION:New York State\, so often cast as a safe haven for freedom seekers and New York’s abolitionist\, was a hotbed of pro-slavery sentiment. Pushing back against the injustices of the institution of enslavement were various Hudson Valley residents whose voices and stories will be shared at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site on Sunday\, June 22 at 2pm as part of the Sunday Salon series.\nThis is a ticketed event.\nRead about the enslavement history of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/black-activism-in-the-hudson-valley-in-antebellum-ny/
LOCATION:The Thomas Cole Natoinal Historic Site\, 218 Spring Street\, Catskill\, New York\, 12414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250509T001046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163459Z
UID:4414-1750507200-1750521600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence – 518-621-7793. \nTours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm on Saturdays. \nAdmission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers Residence via cash\, check\, and credit card. Don’t forget to check out Myers Mercantile while at The Residence. Some great books\, puzzles\, jewlery\, and more. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-9/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20210415T045814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T183606Z
UID:1779-1750500000-1750507200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Grounds Work Party - is calling YOU!
DESCRIPTION:Put on the garden gloves\, pick up the rake\, and off you go! Would you prefer to work with clippers or a shovel? How about a lawn mower or pitch fork? Are you a gardener? Are you a carpenter? All sorts of garden and grounds activities fill up work party days. Join in the fun. Feel a sense of accomplishment! Help UREC be a good steward of its properties. \nRefreshments and tools are provided. Bring your own tools if you have favorites that you like to use. Come for however long you can participate. \nOur ‘Outhouse Moderne` provides restroom facilities. \nNo need to register. Looking forward to seeing you in the ‘garden’ ! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/work-party-is-calling-you/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250601T225659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T163111Z
UID:4479-1750428000-1750433400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Art - for Seniors
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 outdoor art experience — Fridays April 18th – June 20th 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm\nCALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited\n  \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  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-for-seniors-10/
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:20250620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250608T131832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T145941Z
UID:4490-1750424400-1750431600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Add Your Voice
DESCRIPTION:Be part of our Oral History & Folklore Series. Join us in preserving and sharing community wisdom through these powerful\, ongoing projects:\nArbor Hill Stories – Got memories of Arbor Hill? We’re looking for stories about memorable people\, arts and culture\, organizations\, and even your everyday memories of Arbor Hill.\nVoices And Votes – What does democracy mean to you? Speak your truth about topics such as activism\, being a citizen\, the power of the press & history. Your voice could be featured in a Smithsonian exhibit.\nHeritage & History Folklore – Love stories? Step into the storytelling tradition. Join us as a teller or listener in a vibrant adult folklore group\, with live story-sharing events under the stars.\nAdd your voice – shape the narrative…\nQuestions? Contact Amelia Paul at 518-621-7793.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/add-your-voice/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250531T144657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T144726Z
UID:4465-1750327200-1750352400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Truth in Action - Juneteenth Festival at Albany Institute of History and Art
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public Celebrate Juneteenth with a day of art\, activism\, and community at the Albany Institute of History & Art. Inspired by the powerful individuals and their causes featured in Americans Who Tell the Truth\, this free festival will feature performances\, gallery tours\, hands-on art activities\, and opportunities to engage directly with Capital Region organizations working for justice across a range of issues—including the Albany Muslim Advocacy Coalition\, the Center for Law and Justice\, CODEPINK\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Humanities\, Arts\, and Social Sciences\, RISSE (Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus\, Inc.)\, The Sanctuary for Independent Media\, and the Underground Railroad Education Center. \nSupport for Free Days is generously provided by M&T Bank. \nLooking for more information? Click HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/truth-in-action-juneteenth-festival-at-albany-institute-of-history-and-art/
LOCATION:Albany Institute of History and Art\, 125 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250507T171800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163718Z
UID:4388-1750269600-1750273200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:What to do with the Interpretive Center - a community conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Interpretive Center – what shall we do in this space? Join with others at The Myers Residence to brainstorm\, raise ideas\, consider possibilities. The sky is the limit. \nEven though the opening is over a year away\, we need to look ahead to start planning and organizing and fundraising so that we will be ready to hit the road running when the doors open. \nBring your ideas\, no matter how far-fetched or pie-in-the-sky they seem. Great things can happen when we come together to build together. \nThis conversation will also be held at The Myers Residence on July 16 and August 20. Come once\, twice\, or all three times. Looking forward to sharing great ideas for a great space. \n  \nFuture conversation of similar kind will be held via zoom. Please stay tuned for dates and times for the virtual conversations.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/what-to-do-with-the-interpretive-center-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250321T215109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T170541Z
UID:4275-1749906000-1749920400@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2025 - Commemoration at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:“Juneteenth is a time for reflection\, education\, and celebration\,” says Paul Stewart\, Co-Founder  of Underground Railroad Education Center. “We invite the community to join us in honoring this important moment in history with a day filled with meaningful activities and inspiring performances.” \n  \nJuneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States\, marking a significant chapter in our nation’s history. Specifically the emancipation of roughly 250\,000 still enslaved in Galveston Bay\, Texas in June 19\, 1865. UREC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom and equality. The Underground Railroad Education Center researches and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement\, its international connections\, and its legacy to today’s social justice issues. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Join with us as we remember the importance of Juneteenth and continue to strive for justice and equality for all. A schedule of presentations\, performances\, and participatory activities will be available at The Myers Residence. Check back to this listing for schedule information closer to June 14. \nNew this year – Bring a non-perishable food product to donate to the local food pantry! \nThe CDTA Trolley will be providing transport among the various Albany based Juneteenth activities throughout Saturday. Park you car and take the trolley! \nIf parking at The Residence\, please park on Third Street between Lark and N. Swan Streets. \n  \nThe Myers Residence will be open for Myers Mercantile purchases\, walkthroughs\, self-guided phone tours\, and viewing of videos related to the Interpretive Center and the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute. \nVendors and Performers who will be joining us on June 14 – \n\nBlack Dimensions in Art\nNAACP\nAntonia Savilla\, Licensed Life & Health Insurance Broker\nWizard’s Wardrobe\nRapp Road\nJae Gayle\, performance artist\nNYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation\nCapital Rep\nDon Hyman\, performance artist\nWomen’s Drumming Circle\nPowell Farm archeological display\nWalkable Albany\n\nFind out more information about Juneteenth events around town by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-2025-commemoration-at-the-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:20250613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250601T225334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T162225Z
UID:4478-1749823200-1749828600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Art - for Seniors
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 outdoor art experience — Fridays April 18th – June 20th 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm\nCALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited\n  \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  \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-for-seniors-9/
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:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250530T213124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T213124Z
UID:4458-1749391200-1749402000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Pinkster Fest in Kinderhook
DESCRIPTION:Why Pinkster Fest in Kinderhook? \nSettled before 1651 – a few years after Henry Hudson (1609) explored the river which bears his name – Kinderhook\, established as a town in 1788\, encompassed most of what is now Columbia County. In the late 1700s\, Kinderhook had the largest population of enslaved people outside of New York City. \nAfrican Americans have been an integral part of Columbia County’s history for nearly 400 years — living\, working and even worshipping alongside the Dutch settlers. The labor and contributions of those enslaved at places like Lindenwald were pivotal in making the Hudson Valley what it is today. Once manumitted\, those original Black families thrived and created a vibrant community in the midst of the European families. \nWhat is Pinkster? \nPinkster (aka Pentecost) is the original Afro Dutch holiday that’s distinct to the Hudson Valley. While their Dutch enslavers celebrated Pentecost\, they would\, traditionally\, give the enslaved a few “days off” to reunite with family and friends\, catch up with each other and celebrate. Our stories are intertwined\, and Pinkster is our shared holiday! \nThroughout the 1700’s\, enslaved people gathered to celebrate with music\, food\, dancing\, and commerce during this week of temporary freedom. Many Dutch joined the annual celebration making it a truly multicultural community affair. \nThis year the African American Archive of Columbia County and the NPS Martin Van Buren Historic Site have combined a Pinkster Fest with their 2nd. Annual Old Kinderhook Black Family Reunion which brings together the descendants of the Lindenwald’s enslaved people. \nJoin us \n\nProcession to the Persons of Color cemetery\, led by a gospel choir\nCeremony honoring the deceased\nCrowning of King Charlie\, the Festival King\nAfrican drummers and dancers\nReading corner (Kinderhook Library)\nOyster shucking demonstration (Mother Shuckers\, NYC)\nExhibit (Underground Railroad Educational Center – Albany)\nColonial Games (Columbia County Historical Society)\nGenealogy table (African American Archive)\nBBQ and strawberries with cream\nAnd more!!!\n\nAdmission Free!!! \nSponsored by: \nAfrican American Archive of Columbia County | Croton-on-Hudson | Croton-on-Hudson\, NY 10520 US
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pinkster-fest-in-kinderhook/
LOCATION:Rothermel Park\, Rothermel Avenue\, Kinderhook\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092131
CREATED:20250531T185804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185804Z
UID:4469-1749294000-1749301200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:More Voices Showcase - UREC partners with Albany Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nSt. Paul’s Church\nBe inspired by chamber music that explores unique stories to commemorate the Erie Canal bicentennial\, featuring vocalists MaryNell Morgan\, Britt Hewitt and Devony Smith. \nClarice Assad: Earth and Water \nJuhi Bansal: Refuge \nFrancisco del Pino: Orenda \nSelections from Liberty Minstrel\, the 1844 antislavery song collection published by local musician George Washington Clark\, will be sung by local vocalist MaryNell Morgan.  \nPresented in Partnership with the Underground Railroad Education Center \nMore information available at https://www.albanysymphony.com/upcomingconcerts
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/more-voices-showcase-urec-partners-with-albany-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 58 third St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12181
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