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Happening in the Neighborhood
PastPerfect Online in Tompkins County
The History Center in Tompkins County has a new online catalog with all of their digital assets in it, powered by PastPerfect. Check it out and check back for updates and additions.
Swart-Wilcox House Museum's Barn Update
The Swart-Wilcox House Museum, run by volunteers including a retired librarian, is still fundraising the last bit of money needed to move a donated barn to their property. The renovated barn will serve as climate-controlled storage and provide enough space for their popular Summer Sunday lectures when it rains. SWHM is down to just $30,000 left in their $573,000 goal!
Carriages and Weed Week in Auburn
The Seward House Museum is fundraising specifically for the restoration of William Seward's carriage. They ran a terrific campaign over Facebook around GivingTuesday, starring Walker Goodemote, SHM's Interpretation and Communications Coordinator. Walker recently put together a great series of social media videos about Thurlowe Weed, and this one (costarring Emma Dailey and with a Billye Chabot cameo) is my absolute favorite.
"I Think You Should Leave" Jokes at Fenimore
Fenimore Art Museum has taken a customized approach to their social media channels. Their Facebook account is straightforward, with announcements about events and more served to their 22,000+ followers. Their Instagram is much the same, but they've taken the time to change the wording and crop the images for optimization. Their TikTok account, however, is aiming for that flash-in-the-pan virality that TikTok is known for. If you're a fan of shows like Tim Robinson's absurdist I Think You Should Leave or just generally a connoisseur of meme humor, make sure you check out Fenimore's TikTok account.
Chenango Gingerbread in Syracuse
The Erie Canal Museum, which is outside our region, is hosting their annual gingerbread galley this month. Among the impressive baked builds is a replica of the Railroad Watchman's Tower from Chenango County, which, coincidentally, was recently given some conservation TLC. Chenango County Historical Society is currently hosting a Parade of Tree, with online voting.
Schuyler County Brick Tavern Closed
Schuyler County Historical Society's building, the Brick Tavern, has been closed for renovations. They've been participating in pop-up sales at public events, and their online store is still running.
Sparkling Experiences in Corning
Corning was again named a top small town to visit for Christmas, and in my humble opinion, much of that is thanks to the Corning Museum of Glass's influence. Their gift shop is simply amazing to walk through, but if you're interested in gifting experiences over objects, I wholly recommend the Make Your Own Glass opportunity. My kids, ranging in age from 6 to 21, all LOVED doing it last year.
🎁 Where else can you shop local this month? 🎁
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