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The History Center in Tompkins County

Hours: Tues. Thurs. Sat. • 11AM - 5PM (or by appointment)

& First Friday of Every Month • 5PM - 8 PM

Location: 401 E. State Street • Suite 100 • Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-8284

Current Newsletter

History Happenings, Late July - Early August 2017

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See the History Center's current and past exhibitions.

Youth Education

Curriculum based learning and hands-on activities linked to NYS learning standards.

Research Library and Collections

The John Marcham Research Library and collections access.

Sharing Our Stories

The History Center in Tompkins County places much value on sharing our histories.

Eight Square Schoolhouse

History, programming and resources at the historic 1827 Schoolhouse.

Women's Suffrage

We're discussing ideas about upcoming celebrations honoring New York's Centennial of Women's Suffrage.

Maps / History Forge

The History Center in Tompkins County is committed to engaging the public with the tools of history for discovery and to deepen connections among the generations.

Heritage Tourism

The History Center is pleased to be part of Tompkins County’s Heritage Tourism network.

Tompkins County's Bicentennial

Tompkins County was formed in 1817 from the neighboring counties of Cayuga and Seneca.