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Underground Railroad Education Center, Albany, NY

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Underground Railroad Education Center

Guided tours of the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence in Albany, a home tied to Black abolitionists and people escaping slavery.

194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 · Albany, NY

About Underground Railroad Education Center

The Underground Railroad Education Center runs guided tours of the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Livingston Avenue in Albany. The house reflects Underground Railroad history through the eyes of Stephen Myers, who lived there while the local Vigilance Committee met and freedom seekers found refuge. Visitors must call ahead to schedule a tour before buying tickets. Tours run on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and the on-site Myers Mercantile Gift Shop is open during business hours. The organization is also restoring the residence and planning a separate Interpretive Center. Group tours for students and adults are available by arrangement, and a premium three-hour Founders' Tour is offered for a higher fee.

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  • #Black history
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  • #Albany
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