The History Center in Tompkins County
Laura W. Johnson-Kelly has extensive experience in historical curation, education, and community engagement. Currently serving as a Trustee on the Board of The History Center in Tompkins County since December 2020, Johnson-Kelly participates in strategic planning and leads initiatives such as the revitalization of the Eight Square Schoolhouse program. Recent roles include County Historian for Tompkins County and Acting Director and Administrative/Collection Manager at Cornell University, where responsibilities encompassed curation and negotiation with a diverse team on significant collections. Previous positions include Town Historian for the Town of Ithaca and various curation roles at cultural institutions, showcasing a commitment to preserving and promoting history through educational programming. Johnson-Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology/Archaeology from Cornell University and has pursued advanced studies at the University of Michigan.
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The History Center in Tompkins County
The History Center is a generation-to-generation education and research center focused on engaging the public with the rich and diverse history of Tompkins County. The Center helps people use the tools of history to understand the past, gain perspective on the present, and play an informed role in shaping the future. Located in the heart of downtown Ithaca our Exhibit Hall features a regularly changing display of historic objects and panels drawn from our extensive archival collections. Our Research Library and archives are accessible to the public for local history research, and our living history programs engage school groups of all ages.