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SUMMARY:"King Alcohol Ends Reign" Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center\, this 60–70 minute experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies\, dry raids\, church protests\, saloons\, and reform rallies—uncovering how Ithaca became one of the first cities in New York State to go dry. \nTICKETS ARE $15.00 at thehistorycenter.net/tours
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/king-alcohol-ends-reign-walking-tour/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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SUMMARY:2025 Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the grand opening of our exhibit\, “Trains\, Planes\, and Automobiles: Buses\, Boats\, and Bikes.”  \nGrand Opening Schedule – February 7\, 2025: \n10:00 AM – Exhibit opens to the public.\n5:00-8:00 PM – Gallery Night in Downtown Ithaca.\n6:15 PM – Public Reception with Musical Living History Performance \nOpening Reception\nTo celebrate the creation of a new exhibit exploring the storied past of how-we-get-places we invite you to a preview performance of the “THE AWFUL WRACK of the FRONTENAC and the COWARDICE of MEN.” This living history musical performance tells the story of a 1907 maritime disaster that took place on Cayuga Lake\, featuring singer/songwriter Ted Walsh with unexpected appearance of the Lost Survivor/Orphan News Boy. Lifejackets optional.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/2025-opening-reception/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T140000
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SUMMARY:Puppet Homecoming 2024: Puppets are Gorges
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions of Puppeteers of America\, proudly present “Puppet Homecoming 2024” our next biannual regional puppetry festival to be held for the first time in the commons section of Ithaca\, NY. Are you a fan of the art of puppetry\, or maybe you’re not sure yet. Our festival will have something for all puppet interest\, from the puppet-curios to the professionals. We will have some family friendly shows and workshops as well as more advanced ones as well. This festival will feature 7 unique shows\, 21 different workshops\, street performances\, a Puppet SLAM (short form curated adult themed puppetry performances)\, a Potpourri (an open mic for puppeteers)\, a public puppetry store\, and a parade. The official festival will run from Friday November 1st through Sunday November 3rd\, and will have a separate professional day on Monday November 4th for PIET (Puppeteers in Education & Therapy). This festival is open to everyone\, however if you are a member of Puppeteers of America (PofA) you will get a discount (pro-tip\, the discount is the same price of a PofA membership). Registration for the full event is set to open on August 1st at: (https://www.puppeteers.org/puppet-homecoming). Tickets for individual shows and workshops will be sold at the event depending on remaining seating. I hope that everyone will come and join us!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/puppet-homecoming-2024-puppets-are-gorges/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T180000
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SUMMARY:Audrey Cooper Legacy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the legacy of one of the Ultimate Reentry Opportunity Initiative founders\, Audrey Cooper. Featuring a keynote address on communities supporting reentry housing; our inaugural Audrey Cooper Award\, with complimentary Mediterranean nibbles and Open Spaces Cider pop-up cash bar.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/audrey-cooper-legacy-celebration-2/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ultimate Reentry Opportunity Initiative":MAILTO:sgc96@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095632
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T131135Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of P.L.A.C.E. in Ithaca
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are $15/person. Pre-registration requested. \nJoin us as we explore stories of our P.L.A.C.E. (People\, Land\, Architecture\, Culture\, Enterprise) in the history of Ithaca. This tour is an excellent introduction to many facets of local community\, intriguing personalities\, and historic sites downtown. \nThis one-hour walking tour is led by Alan Cohen\, a docent at The History Center in Tompkins County. \nAll tours will meet in the atrium of the Tompkins Center for History & Culture (110 N Tioga St) on the Ithaca Commons. \n——————————— \nACCESSIBILITY – This guided tour is wheelchair and mobility device friendly! The tour traverses 0.4 miles of flat paved surfaces in Downtown Ithaca. The tour will be presented in English. If you have other questions please explore thehistorycenter.net/accessibility or contact us. \nCANCELLATION POLICY – This program supports educational programming from The History Center. We are unable to accommodate cancellations or refund ticket prices made less than two days in advance as we depend on these funds\, however if you contact us 24 hours in advance we are happy to re-schedule to any of our other walking tours this summer (thehistorycenter.net/tours). \nWEATHER POLICY – If there is inclement weather predicted for the day of the tour\, we will decide by 9am the morning of the tour whether to cancel or go ahead. If the tour is cancelled we will offer a later rain date to all registrants or refund your ticket price in full. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫˀ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/guided-tour-of-p-l-a-c-e-in-ithaca/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
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SUMMARY:History Forge Transcription Sessions (Volunteers Needed)
DESCRIPTION:WHERE \nHistoryForge Transcription sessions happen every other Saturday from 11am-1pm until June 17th\, 2023. They happen in-person at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons usually in the Second Floor Conference Room. \nBe sure you’re on the email list to stay in the loop! APPLICATION REQUIRED for new volunteers – We need to do some behind-the-scenes prep-work for each session! \nWhat We’ll Be Doing \nHelp build the HistoryForge database for Tompkins County! We hold community transcription sessions twice a month on Saturdays from 11-1. In 2023 we will be working on the census records 1950 & 1870\, as well as for the Town of Caroline (1880-1950)\, and Trumansburg (1880-1950)! \nTo help with our behind the scenes processing of volunteer materials\, please complete the volunteer form at least 4 days before the session. \nComplete Volunteer Application \nHistoryForge is a digital mapping and transcription project from The History Center in Tompkins County. We need help digitizing information from the 1940 Ithaca census to add to our HistoryForge database! Volunteers will read through the handwritten census notes from 1940\, re-type/and or scan information about individuals\, buildings\, and businesses from that time period. \nYOU WILL NEED: A laptop or desktop computer\, stable internet connection. We have a limited number of volunteer laptops available. \nAbout HistoryForge \nHistoryForge is a digital history project from The History Center in Tompkins County which combines historic maps and photos with census records of the people who lived in Ithaca\, creating a way to visualize the history of Ithaca in the early 1900s. Learn more about the project here and the start of our database creation. \nNot available Saturdays but interested?\nContact Eve at HistoryForge@thehistorycenter.net \nThe HistoryForge project has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. \nThe HistoryForge: Mapping Census Data to Visualize Local History grant was awarded in 2022-2024 through NEH’s Digital Humanities Advancement Grant program. The project was also selected to receive funding through NEH’s A More Perfect Union initiative. \n.\nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis project is digitizing post-colonization records of Tompkins County\, which is located in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫˀ Nation (often known by the mispronunciation Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgment.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/history-forge-transcription-sessions-volunteers-needed/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
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SUMMARY:Present Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Night: Friday\, June 2\, 5pm to 8pm.\nPresent Conversations is A Visual Expression of Culture and Art featuring a group of POC and Indigenous artists. The exhibit interprets the past\, present and future through each artist’s unique culture. The June 2023 Show features Al Tejera\, Brandon Lazore\, Cayetano Valenzuela\, Cruz Newman\, Loreto Molina\, Priya Sirohi\, Samantha Jacobs\, Suzanne Onodera\, Travis Mammedaty and curating artists Michael Jon Morgan and Yen Ospina.\nCome join us for our June Exhibit at the Cap ArtSpace! Located at 110 N Tioga St\, middle of the commons! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to meet the artists! Facebook.com/presentconvos Instagram.com/Ithacapresentconvos\nThe History Center in Tompkins County is serving as the fiscal and space sponsor for this exhibit and supporting the collaboration and organizing partners including Yen Ospina\, Michael Jon Morgan Gallery\, The Learning Farm\, CNY Humanities Corridor\, Eve’s Cidery\, Redbyrd Orchard Cider\, and Open Spaces Cider.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/present-conversations/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T181500
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SUMMARY:CHAT - Is the Ithaca kitty the first calico cat?
DESCRIPTION:CHAT: Is the Ithaca kitty the first calico cat? w/ Zoë Van Nostrand \nWHEN: Wednesday April 26th – 5:15-6:15pm \nWHERE: CAP ArtSpace Gallery (First Floor) in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. \nPRESENTER: Zoë Van Nostrand \nJoin us for a CHAT (Community History Across Tompkins) round-table presentation and discussion with Zoë Van Nostrand on her recent research and discovery on if the proliferation of the popular Tabby Cat/Ithaca Kitty in the early 20th century is what created and popularized the term “calico cat.” \nPresentation followed by round-table discussion on how a woven cotton fabric became short-hand for a multi-colored cat. \nNo registration necessary. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nThe program is offered through the CHAT (Community History Across Tompkins) program series for informal presentations by citizen historians. See other upcoming CHAT’s at thehistorycenter.net/CHAT. \nThis event is brought to you through the ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County’ exhibit\, on display February-August 2023. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/knot-sew-fast.\n. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/chat-is-the-ithaca-kitty-the-first-calico-cat/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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ORGANIZER;CN="Testing this feature":MAILTO:darlene@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000
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SUMMARY:CHAT - Women of Newfield w/ Rosemary Rowland
DESCRIPTION:CHAT: Women of Newfield w/ Rosemary Rowland \nWHEN: Saturday March 25th – 2-3pm \nWHERE: CAP ArtSpace Gallery (First Floor) in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. \nPRESENTER: Rosemary Rowland \nJoin us for our first 2023 CHAT (Community History Across Tompkins) round-table presentation and discussion with local historian Rosemary Rowland\, author of ‘Women as Bright as Stars – The 19th Century Women of Newfield NY’\, for WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! We’ll share some of the stories of these under-known women from rural Tompkins County. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. \nNo registration necessary. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nThe program is offered through the CHAT (Community History Across Tompkins) program series and Women’s History Month knowledge sharing. See other upcoming CHAT’s at thehistorycenter.net/CHAT. \nThis event is brought to you through the ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County’ exhibit\, on display February-August 2023. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/knot-sew-fast.\n. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/chat-women-of-newfield-w-rosemary-rowland/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000
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SUMMARY:Make a Fairy Quilt! - Free Crafting Workshop - ALL AGES
DESCRIPTION:Make a Fairy Quilt! – Spring Fairy Festival Event \nWHEN: Saturday March 18th – 12-3pm \nWHERE: CAP ArtSpace Gallery (First Floor) in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. \nAll ages (yes kids AND adults!) are invited to create their own 12″x12″ fleece fairy or doll quilt at The History Center! As you build your fairy homes\, make sure you fairies have a cozy spot to sleep! Quilts made in Tompkins County date back over 200 years! Make your own small quilt\, and then explore the historic quilts on display in the Exhibit Hall! \nCraft supplies for various ages/levels of crafting skills will be provided. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend with adult support. \nThis is a drop-in event as part of Spring Fairy Festival in Downtown Ithaca\, we cannot accommodate more than 15 people to participate at a time. Crafting can take 20 minutes-1 hour depending on design preferences. \nNo registration necessary. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nThis event is brought to you through the ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County’ exhibit\, on display February-August 2023. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/knot-sew-fast.\n. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/make-a-fairy-quilt-free-crafting-workshop-all-ages/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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ORGANIZER;CN="Testing this feature":MAILTO:darlene@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095632
CREATED:20230213T141740Z
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SUMMARY:Private Quilt Appraisal
DESCRIPTION:WHAT does a quilt appraisal include? \nAppraisals of quilted textiles for individuals\, exhibitions\, and quilt shows.\nUse\, care\, display and storage information for new and old textiles.\nDating your quilt. Quilt appraisers have knowledge of the history of textiles\, style trends\, and geographic differences in styles of quilts.\nRepairs to a quilt which require expert knowledge of methods of repair\, conservation and restoration. Appraisers have the resources to direct you to the correct professionals for this.\nConstruction possibilities of old tops and blocks. Appraisers have the knowledge of fabric and construction to be able to help you determine the best answer to your questions.\nRead over this blog to see whether or not you should have your vintage quilt appraised: https://www.quiltinghub.com/Articles/ArticleID/538 \nWHEN: Saturday February 25th – Appointments MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE – Appraisal appointments cost $40 \nWHERE: Joe Mareane Conference Room (Second Floor) in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. \nPRESENTER: Cathy Rosa Klimaszewski \nEach appointment slot is 30 minutes. Appraisals are completed in private with the owner. The quilt is examined\, measured\, and photographed. Cathy then conducts research to determine the current fair market value for the quilt. Completed written appraisal is sent to the owner within two weeks. \nLimited appointments are available Saturday Feb 25th\, if there is a lot of interest\, we will host another appraisal program in the spring. \nMEET CATHY\nCathy Rosa Klimaszewski is a professional quilt appraiser\, educator\, and consultant. She has curated numerous quilt exhibitions shown at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art\, Cornell University\, including shows that traveled to the Brandywine River Museum\, New York State Museum\, and Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University. Klimaszewski also presents quilt lectures and has taught classes related to quilt history\, design\, and care. She is retired from her position as Associate Director/Harriet Ames Charitable Trust Curator of Education at the Johnson Museum after 32 years with the institution. Klimaszewski received a B.F.A. in Art Education and a M.F.A. in Museum Studies from Syracuse University where she also took studio courses in fiber and textile arts. She has attended the American Quilter’s Society Appraisal Skills courses in Paducah\, KY and Grand Rapids\, MI. \nIf you have registered but become unable to attend\, please contact community@thehistorycenter.net so we can offer your space to others on the waitlist. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nThis event is brought to you through the ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County’ exhibit\, on display February-August 2023. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/knot-sew-fast.\n. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/private-quilt-appraisal/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T170000
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Loves Teachers at The History Center!
DESCRIPTION:Ithaca Loves Teachers and so does The History Center in Tompkins County! Teachers are invited to book private visits to our Exhibit Hall on the Ithaca Commons\, claim FREE local history books from our collections\, and sign up for our in-person educator events from February 11th-28th. \nLearn more and register for Ithaca Loves Teachers here: www.visitithaca.com/ithaca-loves-teachers \n2023 EVENTS \n2/23 – Open Spaces Cider Tasting Pop-up @ Tompkins Center – 3-6pm\n2/25 – Private Quilt Appraisals w/ Cathy Klimaszewski – By appointment\n2023 TEACHER DEALS \nTWO FREE LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS for every registered ILT participant – Claim from The History Center Exhibit Hall during our open hours\nPrivate museum visits for teachers – Book in advance at thehistorycenter.net/schedule\nEducator Book Specials from The History Center online bookstore\nChance to WIN A FREE BOX OF HISTORY BOOKS for your classroom or learning space
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-loves-teachers-at-the-history-center/2023-02-25/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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SUMMARY:FLX Cider Tasting Pop-up - ITHACA LOVES TEACHERS!
DESCRIPTION:FLX Cider Tasting Pop-up @Tompkins Center \nWHEN: Thursday February 23rd – 3-6pm – Walk-ins welcome! \nJoin Melissa Madden from Open Spaces Cider for an artisanal Finger Lakes cider tasting and explore our new exhibit ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County.’ This is also a great chance for teachers to pick up their FREE LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS as part of The History Center’s Ithaca Loves Teachers programming. \nWHERE: First Floor of the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. \nThis is a drop-in event as part of Ithaca Loves Teachers programming across Tompkins County \nNo registration necessary. \nCOVID-19 POLICY – The History Center will follow the most up to date guidance from the Tompkins County Health Department. Our organization is a mask friendly space and encourage visitors to practice what is most comfortable to them regarding mask wearing. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health. \nThis event is brought to you through the ‘Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County’ exhibit\, on display February-August 2023. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/knot-sew-fast.\n. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ Nation (Cayuga)\, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/flx-cider-tasting-pop-up-ithaca-loves-teachers/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
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