Step into a world of warmth and whimsy!
Embark on an evening filled with 19th-century entertainment and contemporary cuisine. Savor a delightful dinner with family and friends in the enchanting upper rooms of Livingston-Backus.
Guests will engage in a brief discussion about the Livingston-Backus House and its tenants.
Please note that guests will be walking up and down the staircase to get to and from dinner.
Scroll all the way to the bottom for our Frequently Asked Questions
Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will not be sold at the gate and must be purchased online before Thursday, January 29.
Museum Member: $77
General Public: $85
Interested in becoming a Museum Member to enjoy this discounted admission? Click here to learn more!
Notice something new? We have a new ticketing system! We hope you’ll find this easy to navigate and appreciate your patience as we roll it out. If you are having issues or have questions, please email info@gcv.org. In the interim, Museum Members will need to reach out to membership@gcv.org or call 585-294-8253 to receive the Member discount.Thank you, as always, for your support of the Museum!
Bill of Fare
1st Course
Baked Brie with Apples, Honey & Walnuts
2nd Course
Beetroot and Citrus Terrine
Bread Basket & Butter
Entree
Coq Au Vin
Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes with Mascarpone
Dessert & Coffee Course
Chocolate Tartufo
French Press Coffee or Tea
Cheese & Nuts Course
Table Board with Assorted Nuts & Cheeses
Finale Sweet Touch
1 Individually Packaged Springerle Cookie
Bar Menu
Cocktails $12.00
A fine offering of pre-prohibition era cocktails
Sazerac
Some claim it is the oldest known American cocktail with origins in antebellum New Orleans. This drink is a combination of Rye Whiskey, Bitters, and sugar, stirred with ice, then strained into a chilled glass that has first been given an absinthe rinse.
Mamie Taylor
Meet the predecessor to the Moscow Mule! It dates from 1899, when it was invented in Rochester, NY, and named after an opera singer of the same name. This tall drink combines Scotch, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer.
The Last Word
Originating at the Detroit Athletic Club, the recipe for this popular cocktail was brought to New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1919 by a famous vaudevillian named Frank Fogarty, where the concoction, a mix of gin, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and mysterious green Chartreuse, became an instant hit.
House Wines $9.00
White: Chardonnay, Riesling
Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Bubbly: Prosecco
Historic Beers $7.25
Fat Ox
A dark ale with notes of coffee and chocolate
Stocking Hill
A light pale ale with hints of citrus and ginger
Soft Drinks $3.00
Pepsi, Diet, Ginger Ale
FAQs
No. This event will require you to walk from the Interpreter Lot to Livingston-Backus House, and to be able to go up and down the many stairs for dinner.
Purchase of this ticket includes access to the meal and programming supplied for this event.
No. The Historic Village, Nature Center, Flint Hill Gift Shop, John L. Wehle Gallery, and restaurants will all be CLOSED to visitors on this date.
Yes. You will park in the Interpreter Lot, then walk over to Livingston-Backus House (there will be ample signage to direct you).
A staff member will greet you in the Interpeter Lot to check you in by name, then direct you to Livingston-Backus House.
We will check you in by name for Livingston-Backus Dinner. However, we recommend also either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of travel ban or by order of Monroe County.
Due to the nature of this event, special dietary and allergy restrictions cannot be accommodated. Thanks for understanding!
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
We’re sorry to hear you can’t join us! Tickets will not be refunded after Saturday, November 22. All GCV&M tickets are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program. If, it is past the 7-day refund window, you are able to give your tickets to friends or family – just have them check in under your name.
