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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;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:The World of James Knapp
DESCRIPTION:Learn about James Knapp\, descendent of Dinah Jackson who was enslaved to the Van Rensselaer family who lived at today’s Historic Cherry Hill. View artwork from contemporary artists that interprets James Knapp’s life that is on exhibit at Historic Cherry Hill\, The Pommer building (153 S. Pearl Street)\, and at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence.\nVisit the Historic Cherry Hill website for more information.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-world-of-james-knapp/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T150000
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20251002T173830Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000
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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 October 10 – December 19\, 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm (No class on Friday\, November 28)\nCALL (518) 621-7793 to sign up — space is limited\n*NO previous skill needed\n*ALL supplies provided\n  \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\n  \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-11/
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:20251010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
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SUMMARY:Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Utica\, NY - walking tour
DESCRIPTION:At 4 pm on Friday\, October 10th Jan DeAmicis and Mary Hayes Gordon\, Co-Chairs of the Oneida County Freedom Trail\, will provide a one hour\, one mile tour of Underground Railroad and abolition sites in Utica – including the history of the Utica mob that forced the 600 abolitionists to leave Utica. \nInterested persons meet with DeAmicis and Gordon at 120 Bleeker Street (Legal Aid Office) across the street from the Utica Resource Center for Refugees and next to the Centro Bus facility where there are restrooms. There are several places to eat or snack at the final stop on the tour and several restaurants nearby. \n————- \nOn October 21\, 1835\, six hundred New York State abolitionists convened in Utica NY to form the New York State Antislavery Society. However\, the delegates were threatened by a mob led by Congressman Samuel Beardsley. Gerrit Smith invited the abolitionists to Peterboro to hold the meeting safely. Through the night 400 of the men traveled to Peterboro to form the New York State Antislavery Society on October 22. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/abolition-and-the-underground-railroad-in-utica-ny-walking-tour/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000
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SUMMARY:Abolition Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us and trace a portion of the footsteps of 104 abolitionists who escaped an angry pro-slavery mob in Utica in October\, 1835\, embarked on an Erie Canal barge to Canastota\, and climbed the hills to Peterboro where they formed the New York State Antislavery Society. \n  \nLearn more at https://www.abolitionroad.org/
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/abolition-walk/
LOCATION:National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum\, 5255 Pleasant Balley Road\, Peterboro\, New York\, 13134
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \nTours are usually 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. \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-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence will be CLOSED on Indigenous People's Day (Columbus Da)
DESCRIPTION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Indigenous Peoples Day. \nAs People who were the first to traverse the land upon which we live and work today\, let us acknowledge their stories and their significant contributions\, past through present\, to the American narrative.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-will-be-closed-on-indigenous-peoples-day-columbus-da/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-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:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260217T171440Z
CREATED:20251002T175706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171440Z
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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 October 10 – December 19\, 2025 — 2pm-3:30pm (No class on Friday\, November 28)\nCALL (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\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-12/
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:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20251002T162816Z
CREATED:20250507T183434Z
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20251005T201426Z
CREATED:20250821T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T201426Z
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SUMMARY:Seneca Chief - 2025 Bicentennial Voyage: Commemorating the Erie Canal - Celebrating Community at Jennings Landing in Albany\, NY
DESCRIPTION:The Seneca Chief was the canal packet boat that famously carried Governor DeWitt Clinton and dignitaries on the first voyage through the completed Erie Canal in 1825\, an event known as the “Wedding of the Waters”. Upon arrival at New York City water from Lake Erie was poured into the Hudson River resulting in a ‘wedding of the waters’ and pronouncing the Erie Canal open for business. Today\, the Buffalo Maritime Center has built a full-scale\, historically accurate replica of this original Erie Canal boat to commemorate the 2025 Bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s opening. Join with others in celebrating this remarkable achievement\, both that of the past and contemporarily\, by joining in the various community events planned for the Seneca Chief voyage. \nUREC will be tabling at Jennings Landing on Sunday\, October 19 between 11am-4pm. We are excited to particapte with other community organizations in providing educational and interactive experiences at the waterfront. Come learn about Black involvement in bringing the Erie Canal to life\, try your hand at metal forging and pouring pewter\, learn about the canal’s impact on the Indigenous Peoples across whose land the canal was located\, and more. See you on October 19 at Jennings Landing\, Albany! \nFull details\, including ways to provide financial support for this endeavor\, can be accessed by clicking HERE
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/seneca-chief-2025-bicentennial-voyage-commemorating-the-erie-canal-celebrating-community/
LOCATION:Jennings Landing\, 1 Quay Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20251002T173800Z
CREATED:20251002T173613Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-3/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20251002T231936Z
CREATED:20250516T162722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231936Z
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. \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. \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-22/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T155732Z
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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(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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTSTAMP:20251002T174131Z
CREATED:20251002T174131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T174131Z
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SUMMARY:UREC Library - you are invited to help bring the library to life
DESCRIPTION:Join with a highly skilled librarian and volunteers in bringing The Myers Residence Library to life! Numerous books have been donated over time and they need to be catalogued so that the library can be open for public use. \nThe Library Development team works together every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Myers Residence. No experience necessary. A love of learning is all that is needed. \nThe only exception to the Friday schedule is when a holiday falls on a Friday. \nCall Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 and leave a message with a call back number expressing your interest in helping. Mary Liz will call you back to confirm your participation.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-library-you-are-invited-to-help-bring-the-library-to-life-4/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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