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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 beginning April 10th \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-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Appreciation Tea - join us
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence backyard for our annual Appreciation Tea. This is UREC’s way of saying thank you to all of you who have donated time\, talent and treasure over the last year. \nWe wouldn’t be where we are without you! Thank you for walking with us on this journey! \nRefreshments will be provided\, including tea with china cups.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/appreciation-tea-join-us-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260322T230016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T230016Z
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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. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \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. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-13/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260322T224240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T224240Z
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SUMMARY:Pinkster Fest: the Original Black Family Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Come to Rothermel Park in Kinderhook on Saturday\, May 16 from 2pm-5pm to celebrate Pinkster. Sponsored by African American Archive of Columbia County\, this family-friendly afternoon is fun and educational for one and all. Rain or shine\, enjoy this great opportunity to share an important celebration with others from the community.\nLearn more about African American Archive of Columbia County by clicking HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pinkster-fest-the-original-black-family-reunion/
LOCATION:Rothermel Park\, Rothermel Avenue\, Kinderhook\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260320T221344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T221344Z
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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-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=UTC:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20220417T204430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133856Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly URHPCR Board Meetings are open to the public. Pay us a visit. Listen in on the discussions that inform implementation of the mission-based vision of UREC. Board meetings are hybrid. \nPlease contact Mary Liz Stewart\, Executive Director\, to inform her of your intent to attend. Directions will be provided for accessing the Zoom meeting. \nMary Liz Stewart – (518) 621-7793 or https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/ \nThis will be a hybrid meeting — in-person at The Myers Residence and via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260321T210006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133016Z
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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-musuem-studies-program-join-in-2/
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=America/New_York:20260521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260410T201530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T171156Z
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SUMMARY:Lift Every Voice: Democratic Engagement Conversation - you are invited
DESCRIPTION:Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice\, the Civic Engagement Rope Team\, the Underground Railroad Education Center\, the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region\, and the NYS No Hate Capital Region Council are thrilled to invite you to participate in our 2025 democratic engagement dialogue sessions. \nHow do we lift every voice? Let’s explore together the meaning of democracy and ways to engage with others when we all have different ways of thinking. Join us for a series of conversations hosted by Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team. \nDuring each session\, the conversation will focus on: \n— Our collective exploration of the meaning and power of democracy as a choice\, way of thinking\, and a lifestyle.\n— Strategies to create and engage in dialogue that transcends disagreement\, promotes inclusion\, leverages our diversity\, and strengthens democracy.\n— Concrete actions we could pursue to participate and promote democracy in our daily environments. \nClick HERE for more information and registration.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/lift-every-voice-democratic-engagement-conversation-you-are-invited/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260319T012805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132627Z
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SUMMARY:Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing UREC’s tradition of programming that promotes collaboration\, literary and research skills in our high school participants\, teen participants\, led by UREC facilitators\, will learn local Underground Railroad history and create innovative\, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need for programming that is more appealing to teens. Through the process of project development\, teens will advance skills in research\, attention to detail\, analysis\, and critical thinking. \nTeens will start learning the process of researching and interpreting local Underground Railroad history through the creation of a collection of non-fiction\, historical short comic stories. They will later explore these research and interpretation skills through other mediums\, including performance and documentary filmmaking. This is a unique opportunity for the teens to dictate how UREC’s history and mission can best be constructed for a youth audience while learning transferable skills for their future careers. This teen-led process will encourage growth in adaptability\, professionalism\, attention to detail\, time-management\, and public speaking as they determine how the project takes shape. \nBy creating comics for younger audiences\, participants will learn to balance creative choices and primary source information. By exploring creative methods for telling local stories of the underground railroad\, students will gain pride by retelling local history to audiences made up of their peers and community members. Staff will facilitate exercises emphasizing teamwork\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and teamwork. Teens will utilize collaborative skills as they plan and execute daily objectives as they work towards their larger goals. \nYALI Meets every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Albany High School. Contact Marcus Kwame Anderson at 518-621-7793 or at marcus.urec08@gmail.com for information on how to participate.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/young-abolitionist-leadership-institute-yali-after-school-14/
LOCATION:Albany High School\, 700 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260429T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T022051Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Working the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening reception of Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson Rivers 1800s.  As the first installation in our Black Experience Exhibit Series\, this exhibit explores the lives and labor of Black mariners\, sailors\, and ship captains. \nThe reception will take place on Thursday\, May 21 at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The evening will include light refreshments and remarks\, with ample time to view the exhibit and connect with others interested in this history. \nPLEASE RSVP Here ! \nThe Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center is located at 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY 12202.  https://www.alicemoorecenter.org/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/opening-reception-working-the-waters/
LOCATION:Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 135 South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260429T140637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T140637Z
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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 beginning April 10th \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-5/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20230531T023329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T141745Z
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SUMMARY:Pinkster at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Join with UREC on Saturday\, June 23\, 2026 from 11AM–4PM at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site for Pinkster\, a celebration of family\, hope\, and cultural identity. With roots dating to New York’s Dutch colonial period\, this modern Pinkster festival is a way to recognize the importance of African cultural influences on music\, dance\, and identity during New York’s colonial and early American period. \nPinkster is free and open to the public. The family-friendly festivities will feature musical performances plus participatory dance\, live music\, fabric stamping\, and food. In addition\, there will be open house style tours of Schuyler Mansion and a special exhibition. \nHistorically\, Pinkster was an event that was shaped and developed over the 18th century by the cultural traditions brought to the Hudson River Valley by people from West and Central Africa and their descendants\, who were enslaved by colonists. The holiday- which was originally a Dutch religious observance – evolved into a spring festival at which time enslaved men and women reunited with friends and loved ones to form their own new traditions in storytelling\, music\, dance\, food – and the coveted selection of the Pinkster King. \nFull details available at https://www.albany.com/event/pinkster-celebration-at-schuyler-mansion-275177/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/pinkster-at-schuyler-mansion-state-historic-site/
LOCATION:Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site\, 32 Catherine St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260322T225508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T225508Z
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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. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \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. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-10/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260124T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T185941Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Memorial Day. We wish you a pleasant Memorial Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-memorial-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260320T222130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T222130Z
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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\nat https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/craft-night-at-the-myers-residence-4/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260202T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T133055Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20250501T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132715Z
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SUMMARY:Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute (YALI After School)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing UREC’s tradition of programming that promotes collaboration\, literary and research skills in our high school participants\, teen participants\, led by UREC facilitators\, will learn local Underground Railroad history and create innovative\, multimedia educational experiences targeted to their age group. The teens will take on the role of consultant with UREC to address a need for programming that is more appealing to teens. Through the process of project development\, teens will advance skills in research\, attention to detail\, analysis\, and critical thinking. \nTeens will start learning the process of researching and interpreting local Underground Railroad history through the creation of a collection of non-fiction\, historical short comic stories. They will later explore these research and interpretation skills through other mediums\, including performance and documentary filmmaking. This is a unique opportunity for the teens to dictate how UREC’s history and mission can best be constructed for a youth audience while learning transferable skills for their future careers. This teen-led process will encourage growth in adaptability\, professionalism\, attention to detail\, time-management\, and public speaking as they determine how the project takes shape. \nBy creating comics for younger audiences\, participants will learn to balance creative choices and primary source information. By exploring creative methods for telling local stories of the underground railroad\, students will gain pride by retelling local history to audiences made up of their peers and community members. Staff will facilitate exercises emphasizing teamwork\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and teamwork. Teens will utilize collaborative skills as they plan and execute daily objectives as they work towards their larger goals. \nYALI Meets every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Albany High School. Contact Marcus Kwame Anderson at 518-621-7793 or at marcus.urec08@gmail.com for information on how to participate.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/young-abolitionist-leadership-institute-yali-after-school-11/
LOCATION:Albany High School\, 700 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260430T131950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132029Z
UID:5274-1780063200-1780068600@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Art - Workshop a 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 beginning April 10th \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. \nWhere:\nThe Historic Myers Residence\nUnderground Railroad Education Center\n194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany NY
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drawn-to-art-workshop-a-urec/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcus Anderson":MAILTO:marcus.urec@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260430T140605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T140605Z
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SUMMARY:Drive to Live in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany.\n\nPerformances are scheduled on Friday\, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday\, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm\n\nPerformances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus.\n\nTickets are available at https://www.simpletix.com/e/drive-to-live-in-albany-tickets-269710\n\nSee you there!\n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drive-to-live-in-albany-3/
LOCATION:Interfaith Sanctuary\, 959 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260322T225644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T225644Z
UID:5184-1780142400-1780156800@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
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. \nSaturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. \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. \nTour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals and family groups\, as well as during the daytime for groups of 10 or more. Calling ahead to discuss scheduling is essential in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Myers Residence is the current base of operations for UREC\, which means The Residence provides space for tour experiences\, workshops\, programs\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-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:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260430T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T140411Z
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SUMMARY:Drive to Live in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join with writer and producer Carol Durant at her May 29-30 production of Drive to Live in Albany.\nPerformances are scheduled on Friday\, May 29 at 7pm and on Saturday\, May 30 at 4pm and 7pm\nPerformances will be held at the Interfaith Center on the old College of St. Rose campus.\nTickets are available at https://www.simpletix.com/e/drive-to-live-in-albany-tickets-269710\n  \nSEE YOU THERE!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/drive-to-live-in-albany/
LOCATION:Interfaith Sanctuary\, 959 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20230701T201409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T230020Z
UID:3109-1781802000-1781805600@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.\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\nImmersion Tours for 2026:   \n\nJune 18\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\n\nMore Information and tickets will be available through Eventbrite – please stay tuned \n  \n  \n  \n 
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260326T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213943Z
UID:5204-1781956800-1781971200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026
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. As a national holiday\, collaborators in Albany are joing together again this year to commemorate in a variety of ways this important date in American history.\nStay tuned for more details as plans take shape. Stay tuned to this calendar\, to Facebook and Instagram and Bluesky\, to local news announcements and community calendars.\nSee you on Juneteenth!\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:20260509T110827
CREATED:20250507T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T231457Z
UID:4395-1783162800-1783170000@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260124T190734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T190740Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed on July 6
DESCRIPTION:Since our UREC staff works on July 4th\, The Myers Residence will be closed on Monday\, July 6th. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-on-july-6/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260115T224336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T230220Z
UID:4884-1784221200-1784224800@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\nTicket information will be available through Eventbrite. Please stay tune.\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260115T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T230557Z
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\nTicket information will be available through Eventbrite. Please stay tune.\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260124T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T190350Z
UID:4931-1788739200-1788825599@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-labor-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T110827
CREATED:20260115T225209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225209Z
UID:4886-1789664400-1789668000@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\nTicket information will be available through Eventbrite. Please stay tune.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/freedom-and-opportunity-the-revolution-and-beyond-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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