Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation

07/12/2026

Floral States of Women Quilt Raffle!
This gorgeous bespoke quilt by artist, Rachel Ivy Clarke, could be in your home! Raffle tickets are on sale for $1 each right now. Secure an even better change to win with one of our ticket bundles - $10 for 12 tickets or $20 for 25 tickets.

Learn more about the meaning behind the quilt and get your tickets now by clicking the link: https://givebutter.com/floralstates

Drawing will take place at the Gage Foundation Award Event on Sunday, Ocotber 3, 2026. Winner need not be present to win.

07/10/2026

See our new exhibit Women's Work and meet the artist, Rachel Ivy Clarke!
TOMORROW:
Saturday, July 11th @ 2pm.
No tIckets ir reservations needed, museum admission for the day covers it all. Light Refreshments and a/c provided. You can even add your own piece to the collaborative quilt.

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07/09/2026

This is very exciting news! Not only are we getting a professional women's baseball league, but they have great names. Check out each of the women that the teams are inspired by...

07/07/2026

Join us tomorrow night - Tuesday, July 7th for an evening of snacks, jackbox games, board games, coloring, and community support! We kick things off at 5pm! 🌈
Q***R FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ GAGE

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07/03/2026

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Center is CLOSED Saturday, July 4th. While you celebrate this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, remember that many people were not included in this historic experiment. We tell their stories.

07/02/2026

Last night my husband and I were invited to attend the opening of the new exhibit - Revolutionary New York.
Not only was it a comprehensive look at our state history, but we found Matilda represented as well! She is mentioned as a Suffrage newspaper editor and quoted on the Haudenosaunee Influence panel. It's very exciting to see recognition of her work. If you have the opportunity, visit yourself!

06/29/2026

Matilda Monday
From Woman As Inventor:
"No assertion in reference to woman is more common than that she possesses no inventive or mechanical genius, even the United States census failing to enumerate her among the inventors of the country. But, while such statements are carelessly or ignorantly made, tradition, history, and experience alike prove her possession of these faculties in the highest degree. Although woman's scientific education has been grossly neglected, yet some of the most important inventions of the world are due to her.

Women's Work is OPEN NOW.
Artist Rachel Ivy Clarke has created a series of data-driven quilts that discuss exactly what Matilda was talking about. Come and see for yourself!

Exhibit open: Wed - Sat 12-4pm
Artist Reception: Sat, July 11th @ 2pm

06/27/2026

New Exhibit in the Matilda Effect Gallery!
Women's Work by artist Rachel Ivy Clarke is now installed and we are so excited. Rachel has created a series of data-driven quilts that show the impact of women's work throughout history. This exhibit features three new works and a visitor participation piece.

Artist Reception is Saturday, July 11th at 2pm. This event is included with your museum ticket for the day.
This project was made possible with funds from the County of Onondaga through the Tier Three Project Support program administered by CNYArts.

06/23/2026

Why NARM?
Not only are there wonderful local museums part of this program, including the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, but as you are travelling this summer you can use the interactive map to find local stops along your journey!

https://cnynews.com/ixp/40/p/narm-museum-benefits/

My family just took a trip to Cape Cod and stopped off at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, another NARM member! We had a great time exploring the whales, ships, and all the local history.
Becoming a member today by joining the Matilda Society.

Looking for things to do with the kids this summer? The NARM program gives families access to hundreds of museums and science centers, including several in Central New York.

06/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this wonderful event!

A Civil War battle flag sewn in Fayetteville was recently displayed at the Onondaga County Courthouse, where there was a reenactment of the same speech local suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage