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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
DESCRIPTION:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\,  a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy.\nEngage with the story of Our Democracy through engaging storytelling\, multimedia displays and oral interviews from local Albany residents.\nThis traveling Smithsonian Exhibit is on loan to Underground Railroad Education Center through January 9\, 2026. Because the Interpretive Center is not available\, the New York State Museum has very kindly offered space for the exhibit to be set up on the 4th floor Terrace Level of the Museum. An incredibly rich and thought provoking interactive display of voting rights in America\, past to present. \nMore information from the Smithsonian is available by clicking here – https://museumonmainstreet.org/VoicesVotes \nNew York State Museum hours – Tuesday through Sunday 9:30am-5pm \nAnd remember to view the other fantastic exhibits on display at the New York State Museum. Museum staff work diligently to create engaging exhibits about New York State yesterday and today\, reminding us of what came before us\, where we are today\, and where we might go in the future. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voices-and-votes-democracy-in-america/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is Closed
DESCRIPTION: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!\nFrom all of us at UREC to you and your family – happy holidays!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-and-new-years/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T170000
DTSTAMP:20251130T235815Z
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SUMMARY:Game On at the New York State Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends and meet us on January 2nd between 2–5 PM for Gametime on the 4th floor (at the NY State Museum)!\nSpend the afternoon hanging out\, playing interactive games like Head to Head\, Ideals and Images\, My Fellow Citizens\, and Where Do You Stand? — all inspired by the Smithsonian Voices and Votes exhibit before it closes on January 9.\nCome play\, explore\, and see what your voice can do!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/game-on-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Wilson":MAILTO:laceyw.urec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T150000
DTSTAMP:20251201T133211Z
CREATED:20251201T001011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T133211Z
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SUMMARY:"The Spirit of Philadelphia: A Call to Recover the Founding Principles” - a conversation with Chris Gibson
DESCRIPTION: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 – A Call to Recover the Founding Principles.\nThis includes: Has the United States strayed from the founding principles? Is voting still important?\nErica Smitka\, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State will interview him and moderate questions from the audience.\nThe event is hosted by the Leagues of Women Voters of Rensselaer County and Albany County.\nPlease register at https://tinyurl.com/4fxw2cbv to ensure sufficient seating.\nContact Joan Rogers or MaryKate Owens\, lwvac@lwvalbany.org\, 518-545-4860 with questions.\nAlso plan to tour the interactive Smithsonian exhibit Voices and Votes before or after the program. It highlights the history of participatory democracy.\n\nVoices and Votes: Democracy in America is a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit hosted by Underground Railroad Education Center in collaboration with the New York State Musuem. The exhibit is located on the 4th floor terrace level of the New York State Museum. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-spirit-of-philadelphia-a-call-to-recover-the-founding-principles-a-conversation-with-chris-gibson/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260104T230155Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Museum Studies Program - looking for participants
DESCRIPTION: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 to democratize and diversify the museum field.\nAll High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to take a deep dive into the world of museums\, analyzing the purposes of museums\, their relationships with communities\, the myriad job positions available at museums\, researching and curating exhibits \,and more. If you know a teen interested in participating in this enriching\, life-changing program\, please have them contact Lacey Wilson\, Project Manager\, at Laceyw.urec@gmail.com.\nThe program will run through the 2025-2026 school year\, with a summer immersion experience\, and continue through the 2026-2027 school year.\nTeens meet every Wednesday from 4-7pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence located at 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany.\nThe QR code above will provide access to a google form providing teens the opportunity to indicate their interest in the Teen Museum Studies Program. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/teen-museum-studies-program-looking-for-participants/
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:20260110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000
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SUMMARY:Tour Experiences at The Myers Residence
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\, magnets\, 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 our experiences\, workshops\, progams\, events\, meetings\, and work space for staff.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/tour-experiences-at-the-myers-residence-20/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000
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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America - dismantling volunteers needed
DESCRIPTION: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 of this incredible exhibit so it can be shipped on to its next ‘port of call’. \nDismantling will begin at 10am on the 4th floor of the New York State Musuem. Join us for an hour or more. Lunch will be provided. Call 518-621-7793 to let us know you will be joining in the fun.\nSee you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voices-and-votes-democracy-in-america-guided-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000
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SUMMARY:Over the Edge – UREC’s urban rappelling event – join in the planning!
DESCRIPTION: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 at 5pm with our partner the YWCA of Troy.\nWe need folks who are interested in working on marketing of this event\, recruiting rappelers\, recruiting sponsors\, and planning the on-the-ground activities on the day of the event.\nInterested? Call Mary Liz Stewart at 518-621-7793 or use the Contact Us page on the UREC website.\nThis is a hyrbid meeting.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/over-the-edge-urecs-urban-rappelling-event-join-in-the-planning-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260104T231058Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed on MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:“In the end\, we will remember not the words of our enemies\, but the silence of our friends.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nPlease 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.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-on-mlk-day/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTSTAMP:20260119T154409Z
CREATED:20260119T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154409Z
UID:4920-1768867200-1768953599@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing
DESCRIPTION: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?
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/national-day-of-racial-healing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260124T185756Z
CREATED:20260124T185618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T185756Z
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SUMMARY:The Myers Residence is closed for Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-myers-residence-is-closed-for-presidents-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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260104T232230Z
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SUMMARY:In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThroughout\, we seek to make connections to the current repression and the need for on-going defiance to withstand the onslaught to our rights being abridged and denied. For example\, there are forty-four states with legislation – either pending or passed – to prevent “divisiveness”\, stifle speech and whitewash history. Our Abolitionists sought to do the very opposite. We emphasize the need to honor and celebrate their accomplishments as well as the courage and determination their efforts required. Our goal is to inform and to inspire. \nTom Weiner is a Northampton-based writer\, educator\, and anti-racism activist who taught for 40 years at Smith College Campus School and co-facilitated workshops on\ndeveloping healthy boys. He also initiated efforts for a Reparations Commission in\nNorthampton\, MA. \nDr. Amilcar Shabazz is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and\nformer president of the National Council for Black Studies. A renowned scholar and\ncommentator\, he has worked internationally and guided Amherst’s African Heritage Reparations Assembly in establishing one of the U.S.’s first funded reparative justice processes. \nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026 at 7:00 PM\nRegistration for ZOOM meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eZUtaZBLQdinoQvuFZ51Fw#/registration
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/in-defiance-20-abolitionists-you-were-never-taught-in-school/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260104T231636Z
CREATED:20250404T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T231636Z
UID:4294-1769796000-1769803200@undergroundrailroadhistory.org
SUMMARY:UREC tabling at Southgate Elementary Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pay a visit to UREC’s table at Southgate Elementary School’s Multicultural Festival. Enjoy the festivities. See you there!
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-tabling-at-southgate-elementary-multicultural-festival/
LOCATION:Southgate Elementary School\, 30 southgate Road\, Latham\, NY\, 12110
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