Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy. Engage with the story of Our Democracy through engaging storytelling, multimedia displays and oral interviews from local Albany residents. This traveling Smithsonian Exhibit is on loan to Underground Railroad Education Center through January 9, 2026. Because the Interpretive Center is not…
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2 events,December Dash, UREC's annual appeal, is a lighthearted opportunity to donate to UREC before we reach the end of December 2025. So join us in our DASH to the end of December. Our financial goal is $30,000. We're trying to beat last year's total. Can we do it? Yes, we can, with you in the… |
3 events,The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed from Wednesday, December 31, 2025 through Saturday, January 3, 2026 so that our hardworking staff can enjoy some family time. Hope your holidays are pleasant! From all of us at UREC to you and your family – happy holidays! |
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Grab your friends and meet us on January 2nd between 2–5 PM for Gametime on the 4th floor (at the NY State Museum)! Spend the afternoon hanging out, playing interactive games like Head to Head, Ideals and… |
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Author Chris Gibson, whose resume includes US Army officer, former U.S. Representative, and retired Siena College President will be speaking about key concepts from his book The Spirit of Philadelphia… |
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Proactively responding to Shirley Chisholm's comment that, "If they don't welcome you to the table, bring a folding chair," UREC has designed an out-of-school teen program intending to prepare teens… |
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Join with interested community volunteers to help preserve UREC collections. No experience necessary. Instructions provided as needed. This working meeting will be held in person at The Stephen and Harriet… |
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Call ahead to schedule your tour at The Myers Residence. Saturday tours are hosted at 12:30pm and 2:00pm. Admission payments can be made online at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/tours/ or at The Myers… |
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The exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, must come down on Monday, January 12. Join us for an hour or more to help dismantle and repack all the pieces…
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Join in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its full committee planning sessions on Monday, Janaury 12… |
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1 event,"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please join with others in your local community to honor Dr. King and to commit to continuing the work for justice to which he dedicated his life. |
1 event,Today is the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing that is sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Click HERE to access more information on the Kellog website. Many events are being held around the country. Perhaps you would like to collaborate with UREC in 2027 to host an event? |
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1 event,The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Presidents' Day. We wish you a pleasant Presidents' Day and look forward to seeing you soon! |
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Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz begin their presentation with an explanation of the title, the motivation for writing the book, and our partnership’s origins. The talk focuses on several abolitionists - white and Black, male and female - who epitomize the spirit of DEFIANCE. Throughout, we seek to make connections to the current repression… |
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Pay a visit to UREC's table at Southgate Elementary School's Multicultural Festival. Enjoy the festivities. See you there! |
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