The NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center is a government-operated facility dedicated to promoting New York State’s legacy of social and equal rights leadership. Functioning as a cooperative venture between state and local government agencies, the center highlights New York’s critical role in progressive movements through dynamic exhibits, public programming, and educational outreach. It serves as both a heritage hub celebrating abolition, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and as a vital gateway for visitors discovering Auburn and surrounding areas.

The center also acts as a resource for residents and tourists alike, connecting visitors with information on local attractions, historical sites, and cultural events. Through interactive installations and public art, it underscores government partnerships in historic preservation and cultural storytelling. As a civic space, it frequently collaborates with organizations and state departments to host tours, discussions, and commemorative observances. The center’s programming underpins its commitment to civic education and historical awareness within New York State governance. In doing so, it fosters community engagement and elevates the region’s historical significance on both a state and national level.

Key Services:

– Public exhibition space spotlighting New York State’s role in equal rights movements
– Visitor information services focusing on Auburn and Central New York attractions
– Government-supported educational programming and events
– Collaboration with state departments for heritage and cultural tourism promotion
– Interpretive displays honoring local and national civil rights figures
– Community engagement through lectures, workshops, and special events
– Partnership with local government for tourism and economic development initiatives