War! What is it Good For? Homeschool Guided Tour
2026-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Our young nation was involved in many conflicts throughout the 19th century, like the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Join in on this guided tour to understand how these nation-wide events impacted the people who lived in Upstate New York. Best for ages 8-18.
Guided through stations, your family will explore how our young nation was impacted by the War of 1812 and how this nation-wide event impacted the people who lived in Upstate New York.
Topics we will explore:

Why the War of 1812 began
The life of the Upstate New York soldiers who served
The importance of naval battles & the parts of a ship
How 19th-century conflicts forced the improvements of medicine and technology
Tickets are no longer available for this event.

Spring Nature Discoveries Homeschool Tour
2026-06-10 13:00 - 15:30
Homeschool families will rotate through various stations with hands-on activities, a nature walk, and games all focused on amphibians and reptiles. Stations will include:
-A Guided Hike along our Web of Life Trail to learn about seasonal plants and animals waking up from the cold winter
-A visit to a vernal pond and look for salamanders
-Meet our resident turtles in the Nature Center Building
-Learn about the life cycle and evolutionary adaptions of a frog
-Use aquatic nets to discover what is hiding beneath the surface of ponds (salamanders, frogs, tadpoles, turtles, bugs, and plants!)
-Play a salamander migration game
Tickets are no longer available for this event.
