NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center

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Located in the heart of History's Hometown — Auburn NY Visitor Center and community gathering space featuring an interactive exhibition on New York State’s progressive history, Taste NY Market, and courtyard centerpiece honoring Harriet Tubman

✨ Celebrate heritage, community, and history at the Underground Railroad Today Festival! ✨Join us at the NYS Equal Right...
09/04/2026

✨ Celebrate heritage, community, and history at the Underground Railroad Today Festival! ✨

Join us at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center as we commemorate America 250 and International Underground Railroad Month! Enjoy a morning packed with live music, local history, powerful keynote speakers, and FREE multicultural food samples.

🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center (25 South St, Auburn, NY)
🤟 ASL Interpretation Provided

HIGHLIGHTS:
🌮 Free food samples from Lavish Lounge, With Love & Soul Catering, & Taqueria Simon
🎶 Live performances by Altenos Del Cerro & SingTrece
🗣️ Keynotes by Sachem Sam George, Ranger Brittany Lane, & Rev. Dr. Barb Blom
📜 Presentations on Harriet Tubman, the new Underground Railroad Byway, & Freedom 2027

🥫 GIVE BACK: Bring dry, non-perishable food donations to support our community Dry Food Drive now through Sept 12!

See you there! 🧡

September is International Underground Railroad Month, and there is no better place to honor this history than right her...
09/01/2026

September is International Underground Railroad Month, and there is no better place to honor this history than right here in Upstate New York! 🗽✨

Auburn and Cayuga County were central hubs on the network to freedom, famously chosen by Harriet Tubman as her lifelong home. This month, our community is coming together with incredible events, art, and history to honor that legacy.

Swipe through to see What to Do This Month for Underground Railroad Month:

🎉 The Underground Railroad Today Festival: Join us on Saturday, September 12 from 9 AM–1 PM at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center for live music, speakers, local history booths, and multicultural food! Pro-tip: Bring a non-perishable item for our community Dry Food Drive! 📦❤️

🖼️ "Harriet: A Taste of Freedom" Art Trail: Explore a breathtaking citywide exhibition curated by Larry Poncho Brown, featuring works by over 40 contemporary artists spread across 5 historic Auburn landmarks. Pick up an exhibition passport at any site to collect commemorative stamps!

🧭🗺️ Explore Historic Landmarks. Walk in history's footsteps on the 12-stop downtown Walking Trail, visit her place of worship at the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park on Parker Street, or book a guided tour of her personal property at the Harriet Tubman Home on South Street.

History isn't just something we read about—it's a path we can walk together. Let's honor the legacy of freedom this September! 🙌

👉 Which event or landmark are you exploring first? Let us know below!

08/31/2026

Ever wondered what’s actually inside the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center? 🤔 Take a 1-minute walk with us before you go!

From interactive displays celebrating legendary changemakers to the stunning courtyard and local trip planning resources, here is your quick preview of what to expect.

📍 25 South Street, Auburn, NY
🎟️ Free admission & open to all ages!

Drop a 💬 if you’re adding this to your Finger Lakes itinerary!

08/25/2026

Interactive history is officially back! 🔊

From abolitionist anthems to historic speeches on women’s rights, human rights, and abolition, step up to the Song Wall and Speeches Island to experience history brought to life. Tap into history on your next visit! 👇

📍 Plan your visit today and give it a listen!

Did you know your Passport to History gets your whole family in for FREE, plus gives you a shot at a $25 The HideOut gif...
08/21/2026

Did you know your Passport to History gets your whole family in for FREE, plus gives you a shot at a $25 The HideOut gift card? Talk about a win-win! We're giving away 4 total prizes. Gather your crew, hit up sites like the Equal Rights Heritage Center or Seymour Library, get stamped, and claim your chance to win! 🏛️✨

Join us in the spirit of community for our "Underground Railroad Today" event! We are currently collecting dry and canne...
08/20/2026

Join us in the spirit of community for our "Underground Railroad Today" event! We are currently collecting dry and canned goods to support our local neighbors in need. Please bring your donations by September 12th; we request non-perishable items to ensure they can be safely stored and distributed. Together, we can make a meaningful difference💛🫂

How do communities lift each other up? By building paths to freedom. 🕊️✨On September 12th, come celebrate the vibrant cu...
08/19/2026

How do communities lift each other up? By building paths to freedom. 🕊️✨

On September 12th, come celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Finger Lakes at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center!

We are looking back at 250 years of community support and local resilience through the vital history of the Underground Railroad.

Here is what you can look forward to:
🎤 Inspiring keynote speakers
🗺️ Local history booths and presentations
🍲 Delicious multicultural food samples
🎵 Vibrant live music and performances

Bring your family, explore the exhibits, and connect with our shared heritage.

See you in History's Hometown! 🗽

📍 NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, Auburn, NY
🗓️ Saturday, September 12th 2026
🕰 9 AM - 1 PM

Tour Cayuga Frontenac Historical Society and Museum Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

08/18/2026

Bueller? Bueller? Did anyone else have an amazing time? BECAUSE, WE DID! 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who came out for ERHC’s Monday Movie Mania showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! We loved hanging out with you all, testing your knowledge with some fun trivia, and handing out 9 goodie bags to our winners! 🏆🍿

We couldn't have pulled off this epic night without our amazing community partners:

🍦 Sweet Peeks & Treats for the delicious 9 topping sundae!

🎧 Humphrey DJ Service/Dj Hump for keeping the energy high and showing off the best of ‘86!

🍿Taste NY for the fresh popcorn & yummy snacks

📀 Summer Movie Night Sponsors for making this event possible City of Auburn, NY - auburnny.gov

Thank you for skipping your regular routine to spend it with us! 🎬✨

08/17/2026

"Life moves pretty fast..." so don't miss this special Monday Movie Mania! 🎥✨

🎬 Take a day off with Ferris! 😎

Join us Monday, August 17 for a special 40th Anniversary Celebration of the 1986 comedy classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!

📍 NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center Lawn
Corner of William & Lincoln Streets, Downtown Auburn

🎶 7:30 PM — The 1986 fun begins!
Show up early and travel back to 1986 with music from the year the movie hit theaters!

🧠 Think you know Ferris? Test your knowledge with movie trivia and a chance to win one of 9 prizes!

🍦 7:30–9:00 PM —
Sweet Peeks & Treats Ice Cream Truck will be on site and the Taste NY Market will be open for your movie night refreshments.

🔔 8:30 PM or dusk — Showtime!
Listen for Auburn City Hall's historic Old Wheeler Bell to toll 9 times, signaling that it's time for the movie to begin!

Bring your chairs and blankets, grab some treats, and join us for a summer night of music, trivia, laughs, and a classic movie under the stars!

#1986

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and watch a movie outside once in a while, you could miss it. 🎬🍹Monday Movie M...
08/17/2026

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and watch a movie outside once in a while, you could miss it. 🎬🍹

Monday Movie Mania is back! Stop by Roast & Toast for the Day Off Tea (available til 2pm)!

Then head to the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center Greenspace tonight for 80s trivia, music from 1986, and 9 prizes with DJ Hump from 7:30–8:40pm🎤

Listen for the old City Hall bell to ring 9 times — that’s your cue the movie’s about to start!

Tonight’s feature: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 🎬
📍 25 South Street, Downtown Auburn
🕢 7:30pm trivia & music with DJ Hump
🔔 Movie starts when the bell rings 9 times (or dark)

Bring a blanket, take the day off. 🍹✨

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25 South Street
Auburn, NY
13021

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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