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Historic Ithaca offers a wide variety of programs and events that serve our mission. Offerings throughout the year include walking and driving tours, hands-on workshops, our That Old House Tour, and annual Preservation Awards.

 

We'd love to see you.

PRESERVATION EDUCATION

Timeless Techniques
Workshops

A series of workshops offered through fall of 2025 for historic property owners and renters. These hands-on workshops focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and appropriate maintenance for historic buildings.

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If class fees present a financial barrier for you, please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss potential assistance options.

 

Classes sponsored by: The Historic Preservation Education Foundation​

Walk & Talk
History Tours

These casual but fascinating tours are regularly offered as a chance to connect with an expert while touring a historic neighborhood, district, or landscape. Themes range from Black history to local lore; religious buildings to LGBTQ narratives... and more!

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Walk & Talks are free with registration required below. Donations welcome!

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2025 Walk & Talks are sponsored by Tompkins Community Bank​

Celebrating
Local Cemeteries

Join the Friends of Ithaca City Cemetery for a tour or volunteer day. Whether you're learning to clean tombstones, or hearing about those at rest, we'd love you to explore Ithaca's oldest cemetery with us.
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Other area cemeteries are often on our tour docket as well. Check out the schedule below and register for free (with donations welcome)!
 
Cemetery tours are sponsored by Carol Bushberg Reality​

Events calendar
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GRATITUDE TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS

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FIND US

Historic Ithaca

212 Center Street

Ithaca, NY 14850

607 - 273 - 6633

info@historicithaca.org

Open M-F

9am to 5pm

[Call for an appointment]

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The programs of Historic Ithaca are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor & the New York State Legislature. 
Funding for Work Preserve has been provided by the City of Ithaca Community Development Block Grant Program and the Park Foundation.
This website was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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