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CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA

Located in the back right corner of our Exhibit Hall, the Children's Play Area is modeled after the Eight Square Schoolhouse located in Dryden NY, and the site of our 1892 living history programs for youth in Tompkins County. The play area in our Exhibit Hall has a working antique cash register, school desks, and slate and chalk.

You can request coloring sheets, Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt, and activity guides for different ages from the front desk when you arrive.

Available Activities for All Ages (3-103):

Ithaca Kitty & Tommy Plane coloring sheets
Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt
Let's Feel (The Heritage Lab)
Let's Learn (The Heritage Lab)
Let's Look (The Heritage Lab)
Tippy Tippy Tap (The Heritage Lab)

Please explore the local Inclusive Recreation Resource Center's profile of our handicap accessibility here.

This profile includes detailed information regarding the physical layout of the Exhibit Hall and Research Library, and alternate methods for engaging with our exhibits and materials for individuals with impaired sight or hearing. Print out visitor guides and auditory visitor guides can be requested at the docent desk to the right of the front entrance to the Exhibit Hall.

We do not have a parking lot associated with our building, however for visitors with physical and/or movement impairment are encouraged to contact us at community@thehistorycenter.net in advance and when possible they may use one of two staff parking spaces by the back entrance of our building. These spaces may not be used without advance communication.

Email community@thehistorycenter.net with any questions or feedback.