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HISTORY AT HOME
You can learn about Tompkins County history from home! These fun activities can be enjoyed by all ages (feel free to modify for your needs) and we welcome educators to use these activities in their classrooms. Some activities may require adult supervision (ie. use of sewing needles, internet research etc.).
Please contact community@thehistorycenter.net with any questions.
Click on each image below to download the full activity set.
ALL ABOUT TOMMY Six at home crafting and storytelling opportunities inspired by the Thomas Morse Scout plane in our Exhibit Hall originally built in Ithaca in 1918.
| THE ITHACA KITTY Four crafting and storytelling activities inspired by the world-famous Arnold Tabby toy, affectionately known locally as the Ithaca Kitty, invented in Ithaca in the 1890's.
| TOMPKINS COUNTY COLORING BOOK Eleven coloring sheets of local sights, inventions and more from Tompkins County.
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Search for 10 local facts and history items from your own home! Completed Scavenger Hunts can be emailed to community@thehistorycenter.net to claim a free local history book!
| HELP DOCUMENT COVID-19 IN TOMPKINS COUNTY Students in our community are taking photos, keeping journals, interviewing business owners, and documenting their experiences with this virus to contribute to the COVID-19 Archival Collection.
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