The History Center in Tompkins County
Located at 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY, Tompkins Center for History and Culture
"The Power of Water: A Dam Good Exhibit"
This new exhibition explores the essential role water has played in shaping Tompkins County’s landscape, infrastructure, economy, and culture. From powering early industry and transportation to sustaining agriculture and influencing climate, water has long been a driving force in local history. The exhibit highlights how residents have harnessed, managed, and protected this vital resource through dams, tunnels, channels, drainage systems, and other infrastructure, while also examining water’s impact on daily life and the natural environment.
The Power of Water also celebrates water as a source of inspiration, creativity, and community identity, while inviting visitors to consider ongoing efforts to conserve and protect these resources for future generations.
