Corporate Support - The History Center

Community Businesses Save History

Support from businesses who care about Tompkins County history is critical for The History Center. Big or small, we have opportunities for your business to partner with us to preserve, engage, and educate our community past and present.

229 Years of History Saved
15,000+ Community Members Served
250,000+ Artifacts Preserved

Four Ways to Invest in History

Event Sponsorship

$750 - $7,500
Sundae Showdown April 2026
Tompkins Treasure Hunt September 2025
Walking Tours June - October

Exhibit Sponsorship

$2,000 - $7,500
Major Exhibit Partnership Feb - Dec 2026
First Glimpse February 2026
Last Glance December 2025
Pop-Up Exhibits Throughout the year

Museum Guide Advertising

$250 - $1,000
Full Back Page Full Year
Full Inside Cover Full Year
Quarter Page Full Year

Business Membership Program

$500/year
Comprehensive Recognition

Social media spotlight, website recognition, annual report inclusion

Exclusive Access

Member ticket discounts, First Glimpse & Last Glance events (2 tickets each)

Honorary Recognition

Physical plaque acknowledging your support

Recognition Benefits Comparison

Recognition Benefit Business Membership Museum Guide Advertising Exhibit Sponsorship Event Sponsorship
Social Media Spotlight ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓
Honorary Plaque ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
In-Exhibit Recognition ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗
Website Recognition ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Exhibit Guide Presence ✗ ✓ ✓ ✗
Annual Report Recognition ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓
Member Ticket Discounts ✓ ✗ ✓ Event-specific
First Glimpse Event Access ✓ (2 tickets) ✗ ✓ If sponsoring
Last Glance Event Access ✓ (2 tickets) ✗ ✓ If sponsoring
Event Activations ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
Monthly E-Newsletter Recognition ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓

Ready to Partner with Us?

Join our community of corporate supporters and help preserve Tompkins County's rich heritage while gaining valuable exposure for your business.

Get Started Today

Or contact us directly:
director@thehistorycenter.net | (607) 273-8284