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It’s well known that in the early 1800’s, slaves who escaped captivity used a loosely knit group of safe houses called the Underground Railroad to find…
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A boost for New York State tourism was launched today in downtown Albany."Don't we love New York? This is all an expression of loving our state. Whether…
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This morning at Albany City Hall, The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and the Hudson River Valley Greenway announced 17 grants to cultural and…
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The annual holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. is being observed throughout the Northeast. Juneteenth has been sporadically celebrated in…
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The Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region's 14th Annual Public History Conference is taking place this weekend - April 17-19.This…
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Almost 200 years ago, Utica was home to a passionate abolitionist community determined to rid the young nation of slavery. Now a local group is trying to…
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All month we've been learning about the NEH film series, Created Equal. One of those films, The Abolitionists tells the story of the struggle to end…
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This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – The Sage Colleges will host The 12th Public History Conference on the Underground Railroad Movement.The conference is…
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Bestselling author, Tracy Chevalier, is celebrated for her rich, beautiful novels spun around captivating European historical figures such as Johannes…
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Underground Railroad: Escape to Freedom is a book + audio + boardgame for children. The book and audio were researched and recorded on location following…