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Historic
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.
Historic
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.
Light
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.
The
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.
Historical
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.
Passing
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.
The
History Center's Group Tours Guided walking tours of Ithaca's
past and haunted history.
Timeline
of African American History Visit our timeline of African American
History.
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.
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
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.
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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Contact Us: Telephone: 607.273.8284
Fax: 607.273.6107
Hours:Exhibits & Research Library Hours:
Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11am-5pm (and by appointment).
Closed major holidays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Location:One block east of the Ithaca Commons at 401 East State Street, Ithaca, NY.
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