The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association is raising funds to save a slice of history.
Our goal is to purchase the former property of Quaker Abolitionist and Underground Railroad Conductor Stephen Keese Smith. See flyer for more information.

Past Programs/Events

Date Time Description
February 19 2:00pm–
4:00pm
Join us for a Field Trip to the North Country Underground Railroad Museum (off-campus event; transportation available). Group Tour, Movie, Discussion, and Catered Lunch.
Pre-registration is required by contacting diversity@plattsburgh.edu
Part of Black History Month events and activities at SUNY Plattsburgh.
February 16 10:30am–
2:30pm
Join us for the annual National Council of Teachers of English Read-In.
Located in James Augustus Wilson Commons in Champlain Valey Hall
Part of Black History Month events and activities at SUNY Plattsburgh.
February 15 12:30pm–
1:30pm
In Person and By Zoom: Aly Ndiaye aka Webster traces the life of Shadrack Minkins (1814–1875), a Black man who escaped slavery in Virginia and made a good life in Montreal.
Atwater Library and Computer Centre, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, Québec H3Z 1X4
To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, visit the Atwater Library website.
February 13 4:00pm–
8:00pm
A masquerade dinner party featuring live music, student recipes, and multicultural student displays.
Clinton Dining Hall, 81 Rugar Street, SUNY Plattsburgh
Cost is $10 or a meal swipe
See flyer for more information.
Part of Black History Month events and activities at SUNY Plattsburgh.
February 7 4:30pm–
5:45pm
Join Dr. Andratesha Fritzgerald as she discusses "Power and Empowerment: Recognizing the Importance of Decision-Making and Design." This event is being hosted in-person and on Zoom. This is a FREE event but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Contact Michele Bonati at michele.bonati@plattsburgh.edu for more information on the location and/or to register.
Part of Black History Month events and activities at SUNY Plattsburgh.
February 4 3:00pm A variety of music for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, drums, and bass in various combinations.
Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh
See flyer for more information.
Part of Black History Month events and activities at SUNY Plattsburgh.
January 16 9:30am–
3:00pm
The National Day of Racial Healing will be held at the SUNY Plattsburgh Angell College Center. This year's theme: "The Heart of Racial Equity Begins with Courage."
There will be multiple concurrent sessions, discussions, workshops, and more. View the full schedule and see flyer for more information. Email diversity@plattsburgh.edu or call 518-564-5410 with any questions.
Sponsored by SUNY Plattsburgh Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; UVM Health Network; Plattsburgh College Foundation; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh; and North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association.
November 13,
2023
12:00pm–
1:00pm
The Women's Rights Alliance of New York State and the Museum Association of New York present "Continuing Revolutions: A Conversation on Women's History and the Upcoming 250th Anniversaries with State Historian Devin Lander."
This is an online event and registration is required.
See flyer for more information.
September 22,
2023
6:00pm–
8:00pm
Kickoff event for Family Weekend. Featuring a performance by the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir, music, and food.
Hawkins Pond on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus (rain location is Warren Ballrooms in Angell College Center)
Email diversity@plattsburgh.edu or call 518-564-5410 with any questions.
See flyer for more information.
July 25,
2023
6:45pm "People of Color in Lake Champlain's North Country" presented by Jackie Madison, President, North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association: "We tend to focus on African Americans coming through this area heading to Canada for freedom. But some blacks came to the area who were free or stayed in the area for some unknown reason. They were individuals who were entrepreneurs, sports players, devoted Christians, farmers, skilled laborers and made this region of New York their home. While many made positive moves during their stay here, there were individuals who did things that put them in prison. These men and women did some extraordinary things in a time when many in their culture were struggling to survive. My stories will introduce you to some of them today."
Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, New York.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.