Looking for Rochester area attractions? In season, Genesee Country Village & Museum features costumed interpreters in restored historic buildings, breathing life into an authentic 19th-Century Country Village. One of the largest living history museums in the country located just outside of Rochester, NY, in Mumford, it is also home to the John L. Wehle Gallery (following a major remodel) and a nature center. Plan ahead with a membership.

here's what's happening

Celebrity Chef Cast Iron Contest

A Celebrity Chef Cast Iron Contest will test the open fire expertise of three local celetrity chefs on Saturday, Oct. 1, during the Fall Festival & Agricultural Fair.

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Fall Festival featuring the Agricultural Fair

Gather the family, cook up your famous fruit preserves, make your shopping list and head to the fair on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 1-2—the highlight of the harvest season. All youth 18 and under are FREE!

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Spirits of the Past — Theatrical Tours

Take an after-hours guided tour through the candlelit and spooky streets of the historic village on October 14-15 & 20-22 to find costumed characters spinning tales from iconic horror literature of the 19th-century. (Reservations Required)

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Trick-or-Treating in the Village

New this year enjoy TWO days of trick-or-treating in the Historic Village! There's no better way to spend Halloween than in the family-friendly atmosphere provided by Genesee Country Village. Trick-or-Treating will take place on both Saturday, Oct. 29 AND Sunday, Oct. 30!

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Domestic Skills Symposium

Join us for our third Domestic Skills Symposium at the Genesee Country Village & Museum on Nov. 12! Learn about a variety of topics concerning domestic life in the 19th century, including fashion, cuisine, material culture and more! Optional hands-on workshops on Nov. 11 and 13. You must pre-register. Space is limited!

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Preparing for the Holidays — the 19th-Century Way

Nineteenth-century families needed to start early if they were going to be ready for the holidays. Share in that age-old experience on Saturday, Nov. 19, as Genesee Country Village & Museum presents Preparing for the Holidays the 19th-Century Way.

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Yuletide in the Country

Journey back through time on a guided tour of the historic village to meet characters from the past as they celebrate Christmas on December 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18.

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Owl Moon Nature Trail Tours

The moon will be nearly full on Saturday, February 11...perfect for Owl Moon, a nighttime program from 5-8:30 pm.

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Antique Show & Sale

Looking for that perfect antique item? Then look no further than the museum's Antique Show & Sale on April 22. Plenty of fine dealers with extensive collections - and it's all indoors. Members FREE on Saturday!

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