NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center

NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center City of Auburn Visitor Center featuring an exhibition on New York State’s progressive history
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Don't miss the free Lunchtime Lecture: “A History of Auburn in 10 Properties” at the Cayuga Museum Downtown location tom...
08/19/2024

Don't miss the free Lunchtime Lecture: “A History of Auburn in 10 Properties” at the Cayuga Museum Downtown location tomorrow, August 20 at noon!

https://cayugamuseum.org/event/lunchtime-lecture-a-history-of-auburn-in-10-properties/

Heads up! If you can't make it to tomorrow's lunchtime lecture, just reach out to our Director of Development at [email protected] to get a link to stream the session on Zoom. We will be recording this program as well, so if you can't make it at all, check out our Youtube channel or the Lunchtime Lecture webpage for the full recording.

Meet us in   for events happening the week of August 19-24!City of Auburn, NY Downtown Auburn Saturday Market Auburn Dow...
08/18/2024

Meet us in for events happening the week of August 19-24!

City of Auburn, NY Downtown Auburn Saturday Market Auburn Downtown BID Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Cayuga Tourism, NY

Check out the vendor lineup for the August 17 Downtown Auburn Saturday Market TOMORROW!
08/16/2024

Check out the vendor lineup for the August 17 Downtown Auburn Saturday Market TOMORROW!

The Seward House Museum is hosting a talk on Civil War era fashion with costume designer Katie Irish and her recent work...
08/16/2024

The Seward House Museum is hosting a talk on Civil War era fashion with costume designer Katie Irish and her recent work on the Apple TV miniseries "Manhunt" that delves into the aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

Join the museum on Thursday, August 22 at 6 p.m. at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/costuming-manhunt-tickets-971157326707


The Seward House will host a talk about Civil War fashion next week with the costume designer for an Apple TV+ miniseries that recently worked with the Auburn museum.

08/16/2024

The Cayuga Museum of History & Art is inviting the Auburn public to share its stories of urban renewal at an upcoming event.

08/15/2024
Meet us in   for the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market on August 17 featuring the Honky-Tonk Hindooz, free bounce house, &...
08/15/2024

Meet us in for the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market on August 17 featuring the Honky-Tonk Hindooz, free bounce house, & Charming Cheeks face painting! 😎✨

08/13/2024

‼️ August Event Lineup ‼️

Start your weekend at the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market from 9am-1pm at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center.

Here is the entertainment schedule for the final August dates:

August 17
🎵 Live performance by the Honky-Tonk Hindooz
🎨 Free face painting by Charming Cheeks
🏰 Castle Combo Bounce House

August 24 - Women’s Equality Day
🎵 Live performance by Jess Novak Music & Colleen Kattau
🤹🏻 Balloon artistry with Jeff the Magic Man
🎨 Free face painting by Charming Cheeks
🛝 Tropical Slide Bounce House

August 31 - Season Finale
🎵 Live performance by Michael Houston & Dave Kuykendall
🎨 Free face painting by Charming Cheeks
🏰 Big Stinka Bounce House

🎶 ‼️ STATE STREET LIVE ‼️ 🎶Don't miss one of   's favorite local bands Inside Job bringing you the funk, rock, blues and...
08/13/2024

🎶 ‼️ STATE STREET LIVE ‼️ 🎶

Don't miss one of 's favorite local bands Inside Job bringing you the funk, rock, blues and groove on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the downtown State Street Plaza. This free concert is open to the public.

08/12/2024

Stop by the Taste NY store at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center! We have lots of products that you will love!😻 We are open Monday through Saturday 9am through 5pm! 🎉

08/12/2024
08/09/2024

Meet us in   for  !
08/08/2024

Meet us in for !

Due to the heavy rain forecast as Hurricane Debby moves through the northeast U.S. the Friday, August 9, 2024 YMCA Downtown Mile and the ‘music on the mall’ concert with MOTLEY CROUTON have been cancelled.

08/08/2024

UPDATE: August 8, 2024
Public notice: Due to heavy rain forecast as Hurricane Debby moves through the northeast U.S. the Friday, August 9, 2024 YMCA Downtown Mile and the ‘music on the mall’ concert with MOTLEY CROUTON have been cancelled.

All Saturday and Sunday Founder’s Weekend events will go forward as normal. Current weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday are for sunny conditions.

See you Saturday & Sunday!

Founder's Weekend 2024 info:
www.auburnny.gov/foundersweekend

Auburn, NY August 9, 2024 Hurricane Debby forecast info: https://www.auburnny.gov/home/news/public-notice-preparing-heavy-rain-forecast-friday-august-9th-due-hurricane-debby

⭐️ ‼️ THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 10 ‼️ ⭐️Kick off Founders Day Festival at the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market. Happening this...
08/08/2024

⭐️ ‼️ THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 10 ‼️ ⭐️

Kick off Founders Day Festival at the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market. Happening this week... 👇

FREE ENTERTAINMENT
🤹🏻 Jeff the Magic Man balloon artistry
🎨 Charming Cheeks face painting
👟 Seward House Museum walking tour
🫧 Mega Bubble Man Productions
🎶 Irv Lyons Jr & Loren Barrigar LIVE

FOOD TRUCKS
🥤 The Sip Beverage Company
🍔 Between Your Buns LLC

PLUS shop the Taste NY market & more than 25 local artisan vendors & small businesses!🛍️😎

08/08/2024

Don't miss the free shuttle from the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center Downtown Auburn Saturday Market to Willard Memorial Chapel Summer Festival of the Creative Arts!! 🚎🎨🎵

08/08/2024
08/08/2024

Something for everyone! Take a 30-minute History's Hometown walking tour starting from the Harriet Tubman sculpture at 9:30 AM on Saturday August 10th. Learn about Auburn's rich heritage.

08/08/2024

Join us at the Finger Lakes Art Council's "Summer Festival of the Creative Arts." Enjoy live music hosted by DJ Billy J, featuring Flock of Free Range Children from 10 AM to noon and Loren Barrigar from 1 to 4 PM. Explore a variety of art and craft vendors, capture fun moments with historical wooden figures at the photo spot, and enjoy free chapel tours.

🎭 Catch Dawn Jordan's Erie Canal Puppet Show at Noon. Get creative with Tiffany sun catchers, stained-glass mosaics, and rock painting activities. Inside the chapel, enjoy lunch from Mooney’s BBQ, supporting the S**T Van fundraiser, and indulge in treats from XL Cookie Co., SweetCakes by Laurie, and Doughlicious.

 Check out what's happening this weekend at the Aug. 3 Downtown Auburn Saturday Market!
08/02/2024

Check out what's happening this weekend at the Aug. 3 Downtown Auburn Saturday Market!

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08/01/2024

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The jam-packed Founder's Weekend kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, with the Auburn YMCA-Active Physical Therapy Solutions Auburn Downtown Mile. Join a 1-mile fun run that circles around

07/31/2024

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:30 pm at the Casey Park Skatepark will be a special free event as part of the Summer Recreation Program.... The GoGreen BMX Show Come enjoy an awesome family friendly show, with an anti bullying message!

For Summer Rec participants, please sign-in to the City of Auburn Summer Recreation Program before the show under the pavilion by the playground. **Families can come to the show and leave right after, staying for recreation is optional!

You will not want to miss this unforgettable Pro BMX Show with powerful motivational and anti-bullying messages.

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25 South Street
Auburn, NY
13021

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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More Than Just a Welcome Center

Welcome to Auburn, New York, History’s Hometown. Start your journey at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center, the official welcome center and tourism hub for the City of Auburn.

Located in the historic downtown district and next door to the Seward House Museum, the Equal Rights Heritage Center shines a light on New York’s equal rights heritage and the area’s rich history, culture, and events—past, present, and future.

Perfect for families or students, the Center offers an experience where guests can engage with history while enjoying the flavor of our community.

Immerse yourself in the historical narratives that are unique to the Equal Rights Heritage Center, a collection of exhibits that highlight the history of equal rights movements.

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