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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 10h

Another cool activity with history in Albany, NY
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Seneca Chief - 2025 Bicentennial Voyage: Commemorating the Erie Canal - Celebrating Community at Jennings Landing in Albany, NY - Underground Railroad Education Center

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…

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 2d

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Drawn to Art – for Seniors - Underground Railroad Education Center

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…

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 2d

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 2d

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Celebrate voices, voting and democracy with us during the Holiday season Sponsorship opportunities are also available #voices #votes #democracy #nysmuseum #UREC #knowledge #education #albanyishistory

Arias in the Afternoon - Underground Railroad Education Center

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 4d

Tons of activities for you, family and friends Share and fill up your calendar #community #knowledge #education #fun #share #people #adults #youth #art #conversation #blackhistory #UREC #myersresidence

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 7d

undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/founde... Sign up today! #knowledge #education #founders #albanyishistory #myersresidence #UREC

Founders Tour at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence - Underground Railroad Education Center

MaryLiz and Paul Stewart, co-founders of the UREC are hosting a Founders’ Tour Experience. This special tour is a three (3) hour experience, conducted by the Stewart’s and is a…

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 7d

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Rallying for truth, Romero secures $30K to prepare teens for museum work

Dorcey Applyrs, Albany’s chief city auditor and the Democratic candidate for mayor, said, “Showing up for causes like this means becoming a target.”

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 12d

Learn at home via Zoom and increase your knowledge with UREC #learn #enjoy #online #research #insight #education #UREC
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FreedomCon 2025: Voices of Freedom - Underground Railroad Education Center

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…

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 13d

We have a new Teen Museum Studies Tell your teen and send us an email We look forward to meeting and working with your teen #highschool #studies #museum #albany #troy #schenectady #new #UREC #THANKYOU

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 16d

www.timesunion.com/news/article... Shoutout and Thank you to Albany Rural Cemetery Israel AME church 125th & 118th NY Divisions pictured speakers Paul Tonko, Dorcey Applyrs and Myers descendants Sharon Govern Cassell and Susan Govern 60+ attendees Ask about 5 ways to honor the Myers #UREC #Myers

Photos: New headstone unveiled for Underground Railroad safe house operators

The couple was honored during a ceremony at Albany Rural Cemetery on Saturday.

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 18d

Here is the map to Historic Albany Rural Cemetery for today's headstone dedication to Stephen and Harriet Myers #blackexcellence #stephenandharrietmyers #celebrationoflife #albanyruralcemetery #albanyishistory #UREC

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 26d

Please share! We appreciate your support! #stephenandharrietmyers #UREC #history #dedication #information #albanyishistory #albanyruralcemetery

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 28d

A wonderful collaboration with Historic Cherry Hill and Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York @bttuny.bsky.social #HistoricCherryHill #albanyishistory #stageplay #tickets #onsale #now

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · 28d

Youth on stage with Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Have fun and support your neighborhood and community @bttuny.bsky.social #neighborhood #albanyishistory #blackexcellence #theater #theatre

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Sep 6

Plan your month with UREC Events #community #neighborhood #ArborHill #myersresidence #thingstodoinalbany #information #knowledge #celebration #dedication #albanyishistory #nature #blackhistory

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Mark your Calendar for Marking the Legacy: The Headstone dedication for Stephen & Harriet Myers, abolitionists and activists focused on freedom whose tireless work we interpret at the UREC. On September 20th we will install their headstone at Albany Rural Cemetery. Join our efforts via QR Code

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Communicate your thoughts and feelings.🎙️ We need to hear from YOU at this virtual event 🌺 Another fine collaboration with Excelsior University😀

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Mark your Calendar for Marking the Legacy: The Headstone dedication for Stephen and Harriet Myers, abolitionists and activists focused on freedom, whose tireless work we interpret at UREC on September 20th, a headstone for them will be installed at Albany Rural Cemetery. RSVP via QR code

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 9

ADK Bus trips... Free #adirondacks #albanyishistory #UREC #knowledge #nature #free

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Plenty of programs for you to attend in August #UREC #education #knowledge #information #fum #albanyishistory

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 7

#today #youth #UREC #community #neighborhood #ArborHill

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Stop by and celebrate the fantastic work by our Summer Youth Employment Program attendees #urec #community #neighborhood #youth #undergroundrailroadeducationcenter #albanyishistory #celebrate #tour #information #resources #albanyny #openhouse

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Jul 30

Stay cool at home and dialogue with UREC and Excelsior University tomorrow afternoon #UREC #dialogue #knowledge #albanyishistory #ExcelsiorUniversity #community #neighborhood #CapitalDistrict #CapitalRegion

Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Daveona, Gracie, Jelani & Raymond shared their research at the UREC pop up exhibit to a thoroughly engaged audience. Thank you again to M. E. Grenander Dept of Special Collections and Archives and Albany NAACP Thank you Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero You all ROCK!!!!!!!😀

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Underground Railroad Education Center @ugrr-education-ctr.bsky.social · Jul 24

Purchase tickets online for a unique experience with history. Go alone or share it with a friend or colleague or peer or family member. A special tour with the co-founders of the Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence, an integral stop on the Underground Railroad "History has its eyes on you" Hamilton

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