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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend

August 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fiddle player (courtesy Genesee Country Village & Museum)Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, near Rochester, will dig into the musical roots and folk traditions of New York State during the annual Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend, coming up on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, from 10 am until 4 pm. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend

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The Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest July 29-30

July 23, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest 2023On Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, Genesee Country Village & Museum in Wheatland, NY, about 20 miles from Rochester, will bring together partners from the Genesee Valley Region for a weekend-long celebration exploring history, celebrating natural splendor, and discovering new ways to enjoy and preserve this important part of New York State. [Read more…] about The Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest July 29-30

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Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Celtic Faire

June 9, 2023 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Celtic FlagsThe Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Celtic Faire, featuring the sounds of fiddles, bagpipes, and bodhrans, will take place Saturday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 11th from 10 am to 4 pm. The museum is located about 20 miles from Rochester. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Celtic Faire

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History on Tap Craft Beer Festival June 2nd

May 26, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Stocking Hill Ales American Wheat AleThe Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) near Rochester will host a “History on Tap” festival on Friday, June 2nd. Visitors can sample craft beer, wine, hard cider, mead, and non-alcoholic beverages from local craft breweries and vendors, enjoy live music, tour a working 19th-century brewery, try GCV&M’s historical beers brewed by Rohrbach Brewing Co. referencing 19th-century recipes, play lawn games on the Village Square, and more. [Read more…] about History on Tap Craft Beer Festival June 2nd

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Monroe County Civil War Living History Weekend

May 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Civil War Living History Weekend at GCV&MThe Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) will host a Civil War Living History Weekend on Saturday, May 20th, and Sunday, May 21st, featuring historical experts as well as historians and guest speakers from around the country about life in the Genesee Valley Region of NY State during America’s greatest conflict. [Read more…] about Monroe County Civil War Living History Weekend

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Genesee Country Village & Museum Antiques Show Saturday

May 11, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genesee Country Village & Museum Antiques & Artisans ShowThe Genesee Country Village & Museum will host their annual Antiques & Artisans Show, featuring local artisans selling handcrafted wares that connect trades of the 19th century to the modern day: ceramics, basketry, ironworks, and more, on Saturday, May 13th. [Read more…] about Genesee Country Village & Museum Antiques Show Saturday

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Becoming Gendered Exhibit: 19th Century Garments and Gendered Fashion

May 9, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

becoming gendered exhibitThe Genesee Country Village & Museum near Rochester has announced “Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact,” a new multi-media exhibit exploring how 19th-century Americans performed and navigated a changing landscape of gendered fashion opened on Saturday. [Read more…] about Becoming Gendered Exhibit: 19th Century Garments and Gendered Fashion

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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

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Genesee Country Village & Museum

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