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Site Visits

Prior to each of our site visits, please become familiar with the history of each foundation and the collections we will be introduced to. 
Please prepare two questions to ask.

The Everson Museum of Art

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park

The Stickley Museum

National Abolitionist Hall of Fame & Museum

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation

The Hubbard Collection - Cazenovia Public Library

Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology

The Sam & Adele Golden Gallery

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