"Hidden in the Stone Garden"
Pick your poison on Sunday, October 26, from 1 – 3 p.m. at our Fall Tea set in our ghoulish Gallery! Get dressed to death for spooky season and savor the warm and cozy flavors of fall.
On Sunday, we will welcome Patti Unvericht, who will give a compelling presentation on the most famous and awe-inspiring cemetery in our area. Mount Hope Cemetery, dedicated in 1838, was the first Victorian park-like cemetery in the country. It invites visitors to stroll among its hills, valleys, eskers, and glacial kettles. Spanning 196 acres, the natural beauty of the grounds captivates everyone who has had the pleasure of visiting. More than 350,000 people from all walks of life rest here, lying side by side without discrimination. As John Donne once said, “Death comes equally to all of us and makes us all equal.” The headstones commemorate not only the prominent figures of Rochester but also the local grocer and the child who passed away too young.
Before Tea, explore the haunting history of the American rural cemetery movement in an exhibit in the John L. Wehle Gallery and learn from our curatorial team about Victorian mourning.
Tickets to All Hallows’ Tea events include access to the Historic Village (open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a limited number of open historical homes and buildings), 5+ miles of Nature Trails, exhibits in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and shopping in the Flint Hill Store.
Scroll all the way to the bottom for our Frequently Asked Questions section.
A fun new fall tradition
We are just dying to have you here! Come bedecked in a spooky hat for a chance to win an exclusive GCV&M prize and be prepared for a wickedly wonderful afternoon at the Museum.
- Menu
- Roasted red pepper and Gouda bisque
- Maple scones with jam and clotted cream
- Pumpkin hand pies
- Soul cakes
- Mini cream puffs
- Chicken salad with walnuts & cranberry
- Egg salad sandwiches
- Mini quiche
Please note that special dietary requests and accommodations cannot be met for this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Ticket Information
Tickets are no longer available for this date.
Museum Member: $50
General Public: $55
Interested in becoming a Museum Member to enjoy this discounted event admission? Click here to learn more about joining the Museum as a Member!
FAQs
Yes! The Historic Village will be open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come before Tea and enjoy! Please note that there will limited program and food offerings on these dates.
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum, but please leave the first two bays available for handicap parking. You will first show your ticket at the Admissions Booth.
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.
All Hallows’ Tea has assigned seating! If you would like to sit with a friend but have purchased tickets separately, please notify us at programregistrar@gcv.org. Please make sure to include your name(s) and the date purchased for.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Due to the nature of this event, special dietary and allergy restrictions cannot be accommodated. Thanks for understanding!
Be sure to wear your spookiest hat or fascinator for a chance to win an exclusive GCV&M prize!
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.
