Tioga County Historical Society News
www.tiogahistory.org 110 Front Street, Owego, New York
Are you looking for something to do on these cold winter days? Why not come visit the Tioga County Historical Society and Museum?
• Time-Line of Tioga County
You can enjoy the folk art portraits and a time-line exhibit
of Tioga County, from the 1600s to the 1900s, in the upper galleries. These,
along with the Native American exhibit on the lower level, are permanent
exhibits.
• Black History Month Exhibit
The lower level also has the first of what will be an annual
exhibit to celebrate Black History Month. This includes an exhibit featuring
the Underground Railroad called "A Flight to Freedom: A Glimpse at Slavery
and the Underground Railroad in Tioga County." This exhibit will be open
to the public through March 8.
• Genealogy Quote of the Month
"He who careth not from whence he came, careth little whither
he goeth" - Daniel Webster
• Museum Hours
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 am to
4:00 pm. For more information, call (607) 687-2460.
The Community Press