Six Mile Creek is a narrow flowing body of water that flows from east to west on the south side of Ithaca Commons. Its water has powered industry and infrastructure since the early days of Ithaca, shaping the downtown area. Using HistoryForge, Eve Snyder, PhD., will share the layers of history kept in the waters of Six Mile Creek, and demonstrate how you can use the HistoryForge platform to discover your own local history.

WHO: Eve Snyder, PhD., Historian and Project Director of HistoryForge

WHAT: A closer look at six mile creek through the lens of HistoryForge, a historical records mapping tool. There will be a lecture and Q&A. This event is appropriate for curious locals, college students in technology or history, and those looking for a new tool for discovering local history.

WHERE: The CAP Gallery within The Center for History and Culture at 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM