Join us for fall family fun!
What better way to celebrate autumn than with Apples, Apples, Apples! On Monday, October 14, we’ll have hands-on activities, and demonstrations all day long in the Historic Village. Plus, all kids 12 and under will get FREE admission today!
We’d also like to honor the fact that Monday, October 14, is Indigenous People’s Day!
Get hands-on with the apple harvest!
How do fresh apples become apple cider? Stop by the apple pressing station on the Village Square to see the process in action and lend the historical educators a hand! Then, see how we turn the product of the apple press into vinegar and cider for use in historical kitchens!
Explore the Historic Village
Make your way in and out of Historic Kitchens to experience foods bring prepared using apples, learn about drying apples, and more. We’ll have a variety of heirloom apples on display, and visitors can learn about the history of the crop in NY State and what kinds of apples are produced in orchards in this region. And don’t forget to explore our apple orchards around the Museum grounds – the perfect place for a fall family photo!
Come with an apple-tite!
Make sure to come hungry when you join us for Apples, Apples, Apples!
Specials at The Depot Restaurant
- Grilled Capicola, Fontina & Apple Date Jam Sandwich
- Apple Cider Donuts
- Apple Fritters
- Warm Mulled Apple Cider
Specials in the Freight House Pub
Mulligatawny Soup
Warm Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail
Specials in the Pavilion Garden Restaurant
- Apple Crisp
- Caramel Apple Cider Float
Don’t miss out on our Bread Sale at the Whistlestop Bakery from 1 – 3 p.m. or until sold out!
Try a tasty treat from the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery!
Visit the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery located in our Historic Village to purchase a fall-themed treat! Today we’ll be offering:
- Lemon 1-2-3-4 Cake
- Orange 1-2-3-4 Cake
- Seed Cake
- Ox Tongue Cookies
- Springerles
- Pumpkin Hand Pies (these sell fast!)
- Apple Hand Pies (these sell fast!)
- Rosewater Currant Tea Cake
- Sugar Tea Cake
Learn about the history of apple picking in NY State
Visit with representatives from the Webster Historical Society to learn all about the history of apple picking and apples as a cash crop in 19th-century New York State! See how specific types of baskets were made to harvest apples, learn about the varieties of apple orchards that once covered what is now much of the Greater Rochester area, see a wide variety of historical tools used to peel, core, and slice apples, and so much more!
“In 1875 Webster had 400 farms. By the mid 1900’s, there were six full time farms. Crops such as apples, peaches, pears, and cherries were grown and cider and vinegar were produced. The most important early industry was apple drying.” (Webster Chamber of Commerce website)
Shop fall favorites in the Flint Hill Store
From locally-sourced jams and jellies, to spooky season décor, to goods handcrafted right here in the Historic Village, you’ll find all of your seasonal favorites in the Flint Hill Store.
Chilly temperatures are right around the corner – make sure to grab a GCV&M logo hoodie!
Ticket Information
Museum Members: FREE
Kids 12 & under: FREE
Adults: $16
Seniors (62+): $14
Students (13 – 18): $14
FAQs
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking.
Please have your ticket(s) either printed out OR pulled up on your phone screen and ready for scanning for quick and easy check-in. Pro-tip: take a screenshot of each of your tickets to have ready and pulled up on your phone screen! Please note: Wifi can sometimes be spotty at the front of the Museum.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions.
We recommend wearing a good pair of walking shoes – there is a lot to see and do, and surfaces in the Historic Village (brick paths, cobblestone, grass), can be uneven.
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not able to attend! Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
