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. Our first exhibit Working the Waters explores the lives and labor of Black men and women who worked on…
Come 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.
REGISTER TO VOTE! YOUR VOTE IS VITAL TO PRESERVING OUR DEMOCRACY! The November midterms are closing in fast! Take action through your vote to make your voice heard and inform the course of history as our abolitionist forebears did! Take a few minutes of your time to stop by the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence…
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…
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,…
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. Tours begin at 2 pm at the Irish American Heritage Museum Tour continues at Ten Broeck at 3:30 pm Tour…
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…
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. Don’t miss food, art, music, political prisoner letter writing, and political programming to honor the core tenets of Black August:…
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. How is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers…
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. How is Craft Night related to the mission of UREC? Harriet Myers…
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Labor Day. We wish you a pleasant Labor Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
Crossing the Line: A Freedom Seeker's Journey Across New York State is an exhibit that centers Black voices and experiences in the Underground Railroad. It explores the history, risks, and journeys of enslaved individuals seeking freedom across New York State. Designed as a collaboration of Underground Railroad Education Center with the Cooperstown Graduate Program. …