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paintingHistoric Paintings Unwrapped: Month Two The History Center’s ‘Historic Paintings Unwrapped’ project continues, with a brand new installment of historical artworks from the painting collection. In the project’s second month, we feature the work of local artists Henry Walton, Jefferson Beardsley, and others.

paintingHistoric Paintings Unwrapped: Month Three Month three of Historic Paintings Unwrapped will feature the watercolors of W. Glenn Norris, a native Ithacan who translated his love for local history into many well-known paintings.

paintingLight in Winter Exhibit  A new photography exhibit "Two Eras, Two Photographers, Views of Winter in Tompkins County" will be featured at the Light in Winter Festival's Hall of Wonders.

sail boatThe Story of Chocolate  Join us at our special teacher’s week event, where you will savor and discover the unique tastes of a variety of chocolates from around the word, paired with complementary wines by local wineries.

sail boatHistorical Ghost Walks at the Downtown Ithaca Chili Cookoff  Inspired by the popular walking ‘ghost tours’ which take place in Great Britain in nearly every town, village and city, the History Center in Tompkins County has developed its own unique historical walking tour.

sail boatPassing It On: the Southside Story  In commemoration of February being Black History Month, The History Center and Southside Community Center invite you to a special History Cafe Celebrating the history of Ithaca’s Southside.

sail boatThe History Center's Group Tours  Guided walking tours of Ithaca's past and haunted history.

timeline Timeline of African American History Visit our timeline of African American History.

women Women Making a Difference in Tompkins County The History Center commemorates Women’s History Month with an on-line exhibit celebrating the lives of nine very memorable local women.

thought bubble Kids' Letters to President Obama The Hstory Center and the Greater Ithaca Activities Center asked students to write a letter to President Barack Obama.

verne mortonVerne Morton… A Photographer Who Made the Commonplace Compelling! The History Center's online photo store now includes a series of five pages where you can view and purchase these amazing photographs.

Ithaca Journal Headquarters, 1907 HistoryCam Walking Tour Now Available Step through Time in Downtown Ithaca is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn about Ithaca's wonderful past. Take the tour today!

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