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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Opening Our Closets: Fashion & Textile History

March 27, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Opening Our ClosetsGenesee Country Village & Museum has announced the lineup of speakers in its Spring Lecture Series on the topic of 19th-century fashion and textile history, set for Saturday, April 1st.

This day-long program features four presenters speaking on different subjects, culminating with keynote speaker Susan W. Greene, namesake and donor of the Susan Greene Costume Collection housed in the John L. Wehle Gallery at GCV&M. [Read more…] about Opening Our Closets: Fashion & Textile History

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Genesee Country Village Maple Sugar Festival Begins March 18th

February 22, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genesee Country Village Maple Sugar FestivalIn celebration of the return of maple sugaring season in New York State, Genesee Country Village & Museum in Monroe County will host its annual Maple Sugar Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th, and Saturday and Sunday, March 25th and 26th. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Village Maple Sugar Festival Begins March 18th

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Owl Moon Event At Genesee Country Village & Museum

January 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

owl moon at GCVMGenesee Country Village & Museum in the hamlet of Mumford, about 20 miles from Rochester, is partnering with Wild Wings Inc. to host the popular Owl Moon night-hike and owl meet and greet experience on Fridays and Saturdays, February 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th. [Read more…] about Owl Moon Event At Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Winter Nature Sundays Return to Genesee Country Village & Museum

January 4, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sledders at Genesee Country Village & MuseumGenesee Country Village & Museum in the small hamlet of Mumford, about 20 miles from Rochester, NY, will open its doors and trails beginning on Sunday, January 8th, for Winter Nature Sundays – with opportunities for visitors to explore the snowy grounds, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy outdoor family fun. [Read more…] about Winter Nature Sundays Return to Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Hop Harvest Festival at Genesee Country Village & Museum

September 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hop Harvest FestivalThe Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) in Monroe County, NY will host their annual Hop Harvest Festival, featuring the journey of hops, one of NY’s original cash crops, from field, to brewery, to pint glass, on Saturday, September 10th, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Attendees will be able to tour a working 19th-century brewery, taste historical beers and local craft brews, learn about historical uses for hops, enjoy live music and a Beer Garden, and more. [Read more…] about Hop Harvest Festival at Genesee Country Village & Museum

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September at Genesee Country Village & Museum

August 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hop Harvest FestivalThe Genesee Country Village & Museum has announced their schedule of events for September, including all festivities and harvest happenings such as Neighbors Free Weekend, the annual Hop Harvest festival, and more. [Read more…] about September at Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend

August 23, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music WeekendGenesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, near Rochester, NY, will hold their annual Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend on Saturday, August 27th, and Sunday, August 28th, from 10 am to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend

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Juneteenth at Genesee Country Village & Museum

June 14, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Juneteenth celebration courtesy GCV MuseumGenesee Country Village & Museum will host a celebration of Juneteenth, featuring stores of Black Americans in Western NY in the years following emancipation and the abolition of slavery in the United States on Saturday, June 18th. [Read more…] about Juneteenth at Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Genesee Country Village’s 24th Annual Antique Show & Sale May 28th

May 23, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genesee Country Village & Museum’s 24th Annual Antique ShowThe Genesee Country Village & Museum will host their Annual Antique Show & Sale on Saturday, May 28th, where attendees can browse antiques and collectibles curated by 30+ dealers from around New York State. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Village’s 24th Annual Antique Show & Sale May 28th

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Genesee Country Village & Museum Opens May 7

May 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genesee Country Village & Museum gardenGenesee Country Village & Museum, located in the town of Wheatland, Monroe County, NY, about 20 miles from Rochester, opens for the 2022 regular season on Saturday, May 7th, welcoming guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and natural environment of NY State’s Genesee Valley region.

As one of the largest living history museums in New York, GCV&M encompasses over 600 acres and includes 68 buildings in the Historic Village, a significant collection of wildlife art and 19th-century garments in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and over five miles of trails and habitats at the Genesee Country Nature Center. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Village & Museum Opens May 7

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