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Dreaming of Timbuctoo
The "Dreaming of Timbuctoo" Exhibition explores an 1846 abolitionist "scheme of justice and benevolence" in which 3,000 African American men each received 40 acres of Adirondack land from Madison County philanthropist Gerrit Smith, granting those men access to property and thus a chance to gain the right to vote in New York State. Among the grantees were 17 Tompkins County residents.
Exhibition Opening Night on February 3 from 5 to 8pm.
Panel discussion on February 4 from 2 to 4pm.
Date: February 4 to 21, 2012
Timbuctoo for Kids!
A fun and informative class based on the traveling exhibition Dreaming of Timbuctoo and the memoirs of Maritcha, a free African American girl who was born and raised in New York City with her family in the 1860’s. Ages 9-11, $10/child (including all supplies and a take-home book), limited to 10 participants. Please register & pre-pay on 607 273 8284x0 or welcome@thehistorycenter.net.
Date: Date: Saturday, February 18th, 1.00 - 2.30pm
Built To Last
The History Center exhibits the work of one of the area's
most prominent architects, William H. Miller, who designed or remodeled
over 80 buildings in Tompkins County during his career.
Sustainability Series: Water Quality
This free program on water sustainability, co-organized by the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) and The History Center, will take place at Cayuga Nature Center.
Permanent Exhibits
The Maps Room Visit our gallery and admire original historic maps that recount the evolution of Tompkins County and Ithaca's territorial zonings from 1853 to present day.
Tompkins County Timeline Retrace our local history from geological times to the present day through a permanent photo exhibit in our entry hallway.
The History of The History Center in Tompkins County
Discover our photo exhibit about the history of The History Center on your way to our main gallery space, in the elevator vestibule.
Open Storage
The "big shelf" situated in our main gallery shows an eclectic selection of curiosities from our main collection. Come and look at objects that people in Tompkins County used in their daily lives, from an old-fashion bicycle to a chamber pot....
The Spinny Wall
Located in a corner of our main gallery, a panel of spinning old photograph reproductions tell the stories of ordinary - and extraordinary - people who once lived in Tompkins County.
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Contact Us: Telephone: 607.273.8284
Fax: 607.273.6107
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Hours:Exhibits & Research Library Hours:
Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11am-5pm (and by appointment).
Closed major holidays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Location:One block east of the Ithaca Commons at 401 E. State/MLK Jr. St., Ithaca,
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