The History Center and Cornell University's Institute for European Studies present:

The Greek Arrival

a month-long celebration of local Greek immigration and influence

9.23 Fall Reading Group

This fall, the book group at THC will explore books in which Ithaca or an imagined location that bears close resemblance is featured in the narrative. In addition, the group will read The Odyssey, the first time that “Ithaca” was immortalized in verse.
The group will meet 3 times during the fall. The first meeting will be September 23 from 5:30 to 7pm.
To register or for more info, call 273-8284 ext. 0 or e-mail admin@thehistorycenter.net.

 

10.7 History Café

Ithaca's Greek Community - From the 1800's to Today

Featuring presentations by Olympia McFall, Paulette Manos, Amalía Stratakos Tió, and other members of the local Greek community, reflecting on their family stories. Hear Greek music and sample Greek snacks. Free and open to all.

5:30-7pm at The History Center

 

10.21 Speaking Greek: The ABCs of Greek Revival Architecture

Presentation by Alphonse Pieper and Kristen Olsen, Historic Ithaca

Join Historic Ithaca staff Alphonse Pieper and Kristen Olson for a virtual tour of Greek Revival homes, commercial buildings, churches, barns – and even outhouses – in Tompkins County. We’ll explore the roots of this remarkably American style and why it is so commonly found in upstate communities. Let us show you why we “brake for Greek Revival”!
5:30-7pm at The History Center

 

10.23 Family Day at the History Center

A celebration of Greek culture, with music, dance and food.
1-4pm at The History Center
Free and open to all.

 

10.30 Hellenic Holiday Dance

Lakewatch Inn, Ithaca
October 30, 2010 at 8:00PM
$40 per ticket at the door
For info call 607.339.1137
Ticket includes an authentic Greek dinner prepared by our local Greek parishioners, a live Greek band, door prizes and of course Greek dancing, OPA!

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All events are free, except where stated, and open to the public. for more information on any of these events call 273-8284 ext. 0 or e-mail admin@thehistorycenter.net.

 

The History Center
401 East State Street, Suite 100,
in the Gateway Center, one block east of The Commons,
Ithaca, NY 14850

273-8284