“Birthplace of Sound Film” Walking Tour
Join the Cayuga Museum of History and Art for the summer downtown walking tours, exploring the sites and streets in downtown Auburn which tell the
Join the Cayuga Museum of History and Art for the summer downtown walking tours, exploring the sites and streets in downtown Auburn which tell the
A Brief Introduction to Solar Eclipses, the Case Research Lab, and How They’re Connected In 1925 Auburn witnessed a total solar eclipse, which for many
On January 24, 1925, Auburn witnessed a total solar eclipse, which for many was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This rare astronomical phenomena attracted the attention of
The “Roaring 20s” found their roar in Auburn, NY. In 1922, scientists in a private laboratory in an Auburn backyard, the Case Research Laboratory, ushered
Although music was a natural accompaniment to silent films, few early movie studios thought talking pictures had a chance. Discover how two rags-to-riches moguls—William Fox
This website is produced by the City of Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission, a group of organizations whose mission is to promote Auburn’s attractions through collaborative marketing, programming, and tourism strategies. The Commission site organizations include Auburn Public Theater, Cayuga Museum of History & Art, Case Research Lab, Harriet Tubman Home, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Schweinfurth Art Center, Seward House Museum, Seymour Public Library, Fort Hill Cemetery, and Willard Memorial Chapel. The Commission agencies include Auburn Enlarged City School District, Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, Cayuga County Historian’s Office, Cayuga County Office of Tourism, and Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District.