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Our Donors are the backbone of The History Center in Tompkins County. They ensure we are able to preserve and protect artifacts from across our own portion of the Finger Lakes Region, maintain a engaging exhibit space with free admission, and provide no-cost research opportunities for all residents of Tompkins County.
This year, donors have enabled us to launch our first public-access collections portal. This is just the beginning. Right now you can search 244 archival collections, 131 photograph collections, and 66 objects - a tiny fraction of what we've preserved. We still need to add 100,000+ photographs, 400+ archival collections, 1,200 maps, 20,000+ objects, 200+ oral histories, and more. And that's just cataloging - we need to digitize them too, so folks can actually explore and download these artifacts.
As we come to the close of 2025, please consider donating to The History Center in Tompkins County. Your support - at whatever level feels right for you - helps ensure these stories reach the students, researchers, and community members who need them.
Commonly Asked Questions
Are there other ways to give back to The History Center?
You may donate to the History Center by check or cash. Checks can be mailed to "The History Center in Tompkins County c/o Ben Sandberg, 110 N Tioga Street, Ithaca NY 14850, 204 Suite A."
What is the tax status of The History Center?
The History Center in Tompkins County is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN 15-6024061, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We provide documentation for tax purposes for all donations at the end of year - if you need a testament for your donation for tax purposes before the end of the year, please email us at director@thehistorycenter.net
