The focus of the day will be showing the public how military technology has evolved since the time of the American Revolution.
View demonstrations of patriotic music, uniforms, equipment, and collectibles spanning our region’s 225+ year history.
On hand will be some of the area’s leading experts on military history and the involvement of western New Yorkers in America’s wars. Meet and interact with re-enactors of the French & Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War II. The New York Guard, a state volunteer militia that supplements the Army National Guard, will also be available to speak with visitors. Dennis P. Bielewicz, author of
Heroes in the Attic:
The Untold Story of Two Civil War Soldiers, will be on site to speak about his research and findings (12:30 P.M.) as well as sign copies of his book in the afternoon from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Activities/Schedule:
Ongoing Throughout the Day:
- 1812 Weapons Display – Thomson Tavern
- Civil War Weapons Display – The Gun Shop
- Exhibits of 18th and 19th century wars and conflicts – The Historic Village
- Exhibits of 20th and 21st century wars and conflicts – Exhibition Hall & Great Meadow
Timed Activities:
- Excelsior Fife and Drum Corps Concert – Village Square (10:30 A.M.)
- Live Firearms Demonstration: Flintlock thru M1 Garand – South Field (11:00 A.M.)
- Rochester Scottish Pipes & Drums Concert – Great Meadow (11:30 A.M.)
- Children’s Militia – Village Square (12:00 Noon)
- Author Dennis P. Bielewicz (Heroes in the Attic) speaks in Town Hall (12:30 P.M.)
- Live Firearms Demonstration: Flintlock thru M1 Garand – South Field (1:00 P.M.)
- Children’s Militia – Village Square (1:30 P.M.)
- Booksigning: Heroes in the Attic, a story of two area Civil War soldiers, from 2pm to 4pm in the Flint Hill Store
- Live Firearms Demonstration: Flintlock thru M1 Garand – South Field (2:00 P.M.)
- “Soldiers through Time” Uniform Presentation – Brooks Grove Church (3:00 P.M.)
Admission Rates for Military Heritage Day are:
| Adult |
$16.50 |
| Youth (4-16) |
$10.50 |
| Senior 62+ or Student with ID |
$13.50 |
| Children (3 & Under) |
FREE |
| Museum Member, Active Military & Veterans |
FREE |
To All the Brave Men and Women Who Have Served and Continue to Serve Our Nation…
The Genesee Country Village & Museum is pleased to extend an invitation to all military veterans and active service personnel to be our honored guests at the Museum’s Military Heritage Day event on Saturday, May 18. The Museum will extend free admission for all active military and veterans for this very special program in honor of Armed Forces Day.
Photography Credit: Loyd Heath & Bob Howland