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Traverse Tompkins started in the fall of 2020 as a unique fundraiser to support The History Center in Tompkins County during.png)
the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Benjamin Sandberg biked all around the county, live streaming videos exploring historical points of interest in each municipality. His challenge was to ride as many miles as possible in a single 24-hour period. Despite high winds and a flat tire, he was able to ride a total of 175.1 miles. Almost 100 individuals made pledges of 10¢, 25¢, and $1 in support of each mile he rode, and raised over $7,500 for The History Center in a time of incredible need and uncertainty.
The community feedback to the inaugural ride was overwhelming. Folks asked how they might participate in future rides or reached out with suggestions about thematic focuses for future rides. And so, the concept of Traverse Tompkins was born. Traverse Tompkins 2021 saw a small collection of riders explore the history of Fires in Tompkins County through a series of tours visiting sites of historic fires. The fire tours for Ithaca, Dryden, Trumansburg, and Tompkins County are available on the free PocketSights app. With more riders and more pledges to preserve local history, 2021 rides raised almost $12,000.
Traverse Tompkins rides generally take place in August or September each year. Join us and explore Tompkins County history!
Contact director@thehistorycenter.net to learn how to get involved, or with interest in sponsoring a future program.
Donate to Support the Traverse Tompkins fundraiser!
Cash Donations are accepted in our Exhibit Hall.
| Checks can be mailed to: The History Center in Tompkins County c/o Ben Sandberg 110 North Tioga Street 204 Suite A Ithaca NY 14850 |
We accept financial donations by cash, check, and credit in any amount.
The History Center in Tompkins County is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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EIN: 15-6024061 RULING YEAR: 1972
Need more info, or interested in sponsoring an exhibit or program? Call 607-273-8284-ext 222 or email Ben Sandberg at director@thehistorycenter.net
The 2022 Traverse Tompkins explored Tompkins County through major storms and floods that impacted our region. From the floods of 1935 to Hurricane Agnes in 1972 major flooding has repeatedly re-shaped the Southern Tier. Ben Sandberg and Michael Smith completed 350 miles on Saturday September 24th raising $13,368, with the generous sponsorship of Servpro of Broome, Tompkins, & Tioga Counties. Facing Floods research is preserved through the 2022 virtual exhibit, a self-guided PocketSights tour, and through the New York Heritage Digital Collections Tompkins County Flood Photographs. Funds raised: $13,368 Miles ridden: 350 Cyclists: 2 |
Ben's 2022 ride was sponsored by |
FACING FLOODS - Self-Guided PocketSights Tour
Explore historic flood sites across Tompkins County!
Tompkins County has suffered several major floods throughout its history. Situated in New York’s Finger Lakes region, its many creeks and streams, (and Cayuga Lake itself), pose considerable threats during and after heavy rainfalls. In 1857, 1901, 1935, 1956, 1972, and 1981 the area was devastated by floods that destroyed property and threatened (and took) lives and livelihoods.
Download the FREE PocketSights app and access the tour through your personal device.
This tour was created through the support of:
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