• Corn Husk Dolls with Penny Miner

    The Tompkins Center for History & Culture 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Do you know the story of No Face Doll? Join us, Saturday, November 9th, at 2 p.m., to learn a piece of Haudenosaunee culture from Penny Miner. From the Allegany Territory and the Seneca Nation, Penelope is a traditional Seneca Artist who has been practicing her art since her youth. Her art forms include black ash basketry, corn husk dolls ... Read More

    $10
  • Reading: The Odar Trilogy with Denice Karamardian

    The Tompkins Center for History & Culture 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Denice's persistence in research and her skill in turning family mythos and historical documents into gripping narratives is awe-inspiring. Now, not only are her family histories saved for her own descendants, but they are also are available to the public as a unique example of local history storytelling. You can find more info here: https://www.thehistorycenter.net/event-5854457?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/4/2024 Join Denice at the History ... Read More

    Free
  • Private Quilt Appraisal

    The Tompkins Center for History & Culture 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Registration Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/hctompkinscounty/items/433147/?full-items=yes&flow=751152 WHAT does a quilt appraisal include? Appraisals of quilted textiles for individuals, exhibitions, and quilt shows. Use, care, display and storage information for new and old textiles. Dating your quilt. Quilt appraisers have knowledge of the history of textiles, style trends, and geographic differences in styles of quilts. Repairs to a quilt which require expert knowledge of ... Read More

    $40