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HAUNTED HISTORY

Haunted History Walking Tours

Although Ithaca might be better known for its gorges, vibrant community, and colleges, it also holds a macabre past. Find yourself face to face with the most haunted archival items in our collections (original murder masks, and items from unsolved crimes!) and explore the Haunted History of Downtown Ithaca with Heritage Ambassadors Sherri La Torre and Ben Sandberg. Dive into true stories of murder, jealousy, and insanity drawn directly from our archival collections. This program is for ages 16 to 116.

Upcoming Tour Dates: 10/11, 10/12, 10/17, 10/18, 10/19, 10/24, 10/25, and 10/26!

The tour will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes of walking in Downtown Ithaca. Pre-Registration Required.

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TRUE CRIME Exhibit from the Archives - Exhibit Hall

Did you know that The History Center Archives include items from unsolved murders from the 1920's? Or the final look from our most infamous serial killer - the last man hanged in the State of New York.

Visit The History Center Exhibit Hall in October for this limited time exhibit of the most haunted and disturbing items in our collections.

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt!

Download and complete our Cemetery Scavenger Hunt in your own time. Booklets can be picked up from The History Center on the Ithaca Common.

Self-guided field trip activity set that can be completed at any cemetery in Tompkins County. Includes pre and post-visit reflection questions, a vocabulary guide, 3-page Cemetery Scavenger Hunt, and a short history of local cemeteries. Please practice respectful Cemetery Etiquette during your visit.