Public tours at The Myers Residence will not be scheduled today, Saturday, April 25. Join us at The Residence for performances of Labor Pains, an interactive theater experience. Thank you for your understanding. Please call 518-621-7793 to schedule a tour on another day and time. Tour experiences can be scheduled on weekday evenings for individuals…
We're writing a new chapter in history - come be part of it with us at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday afternoon, April 25 - mark your calendars now. History isn't just meant to be read—it's meant to be touched and experienced. On April 25, come pick up the gavel , light…
On April 27, 1860 Freedom Seeker Charles Nalle was apprehended by a US Marshall who, by virtue of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 given the authority to pursue and apprehend people who were believed to have escaped from enslavement. Commemorate this day by learning more about Charles Nalle. https://www.hartcluett.org/rensselaer-county-blog/charlesnalle https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/key-people/#1581961710150-bb929c32-bc44 https://www.amazon.com/Freeing-Charles-Struggle-Slave-Studies/dp/0252076885 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/freeing-charles-scott-christianson/1112024703
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…
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…
The Unfinished Revolution challenges us to look back at the past and to see its relationship with us in the present. Have the goals of the American Revolution of 250 years ago been achieved, or do we have more work to do to realize them today? Join with Historic Cherry Hill, Underground Railroad Education Center,…
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…
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! Meet with other teens at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from…
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…
On John Brown's birthday, May 9, join with others for a free event at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site to commemorate John Brown's Birthday with music, fellowship, and awards to those living in the spirit of John Brown's legacy. Bus transportation from Albany to the John Brown Historic Site in Lake Placid and…
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 Executive Board Committee of Underground Railroad Education Center meets virtually at 4pm on the second Tuesday of each month. A zoom link will be sent via email to board officers. If you are not an Executive Committee member but do have something you would like to have included in the UREC Board Meeting agenda,…