| Costumed reenactors bring to life scenes from the Civil War. Guided tours. RESERVATIONS required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | The museum offers a daylong tribute to our fallen military heroes. There will be memorial service, wreath-laying ceremonies, exhibits of military vehicles, and displays of military uniforms and equipment. Enjoy military-themed musical performances and War of 1812 and Civil War reenactors with black powder demonstrations. Free museum admission is offered to both active military personal and veterans. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Celebrate the regions's Scottish heritage. Listen to bagpipe bands and other Scottish music and maybe learn a dance or two; visit with the clans; see sheepdogs at work; learn from the village spinner and weaver about the creation of tartans. Children's Highland games (haggis hurl and caber toss) and Highland dancing. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Join us as the museum creates the elegance and excitement of the Derby Day Ball at Churchill Downs. The Sport of Kings Cotillion will celebrate the rich history of horseracing in America, complete with jockeys, thoroughbreds, mint juleps, and authentic Kentucky cuisine. Bid on spectacular items at the country horse auction and compete in the silent auction stakes. Participate in the grand tradition of the ladies' hat contest and find yourself in the winner's circle. This is the museum's major annual fundraisers. RESERVATIONS required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Come out to the museum and enjoy a variety of 19th century sports and games throughout the historic village and on the Great Meadow. Join in a game of 1864 baseball with members of our gentlemen's and ladies' teams at Silver Base Ball Park. Join visitors of all ages from 12 to 4 PM on the Great Meadow as they transform cardborad boxes into their favorite buildings and "Build-A-Village." Dads get in FREE! | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | A weekend-long War of 1812 encampment of re-enactors representing American and British soldiers and Canadian volunteers. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations talk with the "soldiers" and witness a skimish. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | The rousing traditions that, early on, turned July 4 into America's greatest national holiday, still flourish in this year's grand celebration. of independence Day Parade and pomp, music, and merriment, games, and food galore are all part of the day's July 4th festivities, highlighted by the swearing in of new American citizens. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village and Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | 2695 East Henrietta Road
Henrietta, NY 14467
Enjoy an old fashion county fair! | | Contact Person: Monroe County Fair & Recreation Association | | Phone: 585-334-4000 | | URL: www.FairAndExpoCenter.org | | | | Take a stroll in the historic village, enjoy a carriage ride, and listen to live music by the Rochester Rat Pack and Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. Sample fine wines and great beer from New York State wineries and local breweries and savor sumptuous delights from nearby restaurants and caterers. RESERVATIONS recommended. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Explore civilian and military camps and meet soliders on the march as Union and Confederate armies converge in the Genesee Country Village. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Teams from across the country compete for top honors during this sixth annual tournament. Twelve teams play over three days on three fields in round-robin style Championship game is Sunday at the museums's Silver Base Ball Park. All teams play according to 1864 rules. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Join the museum for exciting activities, such as the find the button in the haystack, kneading bread, doing laundry, sack races, making ice cream, town ball, and more. Enjoy wagon rides or learn to make a corncob doll. Participate in the Laura Ingalls Wilder look-alike contest and win a prize. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village and Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Enjoy a weekend of fiddling, dancing, and fun with hundreds of musicians from across New York State. Amateur fiddlers invisted to bring acoustic instruments for FREE admission and a chance to perform on stage. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Visit with local beekeepers and learn about the secreit life of bees! Honey and wax products are available. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | The nighttime stage is set again for the fireworks Extravaganza, a show with spectacular aerial displays, music, specially designed set pieces and narration. Gates open at 5 PM with family fun activities, including live music. RESERVATIONS required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Fifty select dealers, from Vermont to West Virginia, present items from their extensive collections of 19th-century antiques, including furniture, painting, militaria, books, jewelry, porcelains, and glassware. The weekend kicks off with a festive Preview Party on Friday night. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Enjoy a colorful country fair 19th-century style with all the sights, sounds, and aromas of fall. And there is something for everyone. See prize-winning food, livestock, and crafts. Stock up at the Farmer's Market! | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | See 19th-century base ball at its finest as the Mayor's Cup Tournament champion team is determined. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Meet a live ambassador wolf from Colorado's Mission: Wolf sanctuary and learn about wolf behavior and recovery efforts. Mission: Wolf will have "wolfy wares" including t-shirts, mugs, photos, and toys to help raise funds for their organization. Advance registration and pre-payment are required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Enjoy a good Halloween scare during this evening walking tour. Witness frightening scenes of 19th-century terror and superstition in the Historic Village Walking tours last approximately one hour and are not recommended for children under twelve. RESERVATIONS required. 10/17 & 18, 24 & 25. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family for this guided woodland tour to meet some "talking" noctural animals as they dispel some of the myths and misperceptions surrounding them. Enjoy storytelling around the campfire, children's activities, refreshments, and more. Advance REGISTRATION and pre-payment are required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Give your loved ones something extra special this year - a gift made by you! Genesee Country Village & Museum gives you an opportunity to create beautiful crafts of the 19th-century. Visitors may create any, or all, of six different crafts. Crafters will learn the history of the ornament from a museum artisan while they work. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Bring your own tea cup and fancy hat while enjoying refreshments and learning Victorian etiquette, Language of Flowers and Fans, Parlor Games, and a Fashion Show. RESERVATIONS required. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | | | Join us for this festive holiday tradition celebrating the season with tours and activities. Yuletide will feature guided theatrical candlelight tours. These popular tours guide guests into selected museum buildings decorated for the seson to enjoy a series of entertaining vignettes. A full Yuletide buffet, featuring festive and hearty 19th-century fare, wll be available. RESERVATIONS are required for both program and buffet. December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, & 21. | | Contact Person: Genesee Country Village & Museum | | Phone: 585-538-6822 | | URL: www.gcv.org | | |
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