The 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. The Price of…
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…
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. The gala raises funds to support the community facing educational programs implemented by Ten Broeck Mansion. More details, as well…
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. The Eisner Awards are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, sometimes referred…
Join with Boy Scout Troop 23 from Brooklyn in service to Underground Railroad Education Center on Saturday, November 12 between 1pm-4pm. Members 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…
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…
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.
Join with UREC board members and volunteers to set up a 2023 Fund Development plan for UREC. Events, cultivation of donors, fee-for-service programs, grants are part of any strong fund development plan. Share your creative ideas on how UREC can focus its energies in 2023 to meet its operational and capital goals while supporting the…
