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Historic Food
From meals cooking over open hearth fires, to exclusive historic dining experiences, there's always something to see, smell, and event taste, in the Historic Village.

Historic Kitchens

Each day, costumed historic interpreters trained in the culinary arts of the 1800s staff several kitchens. Very different food is cooked in each of these kitchens based on the buildings’ era and original location, the socio-economic status of the owners, and the season. Step inside to immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of cooking in the 19th century! 

Historic Dining Experiences

Step back into the past at in the beautiful Historic Village at Genesee Country Village & Museum, and experience what it was like to enjoy a family-style dinner or tavern dinner in an authentic stagecoach inn once located in the heart of the Genesee Country.

D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery

Visit our D.B. Munger Confectionery in the Historic Village, or on select weeks pre-order our delicious treats and pick them up on-site! D.B. Munger Confectionery is Genesee Country Village & Museum’s on-site purveyor of fresh baked goods, made on-site by our historical cooks. The Confectionery Saturdays, and Sundays during our high season, as well as on select special event dates.

Special event offerings

In addition, on certain days street-side vendors can be found selling novel treats. There’s “Pickle Peg” offering dill pickles on a stick, “Tater Tilly” selling creamy steamed and salted baked potatoes, and the newest peddler “Pretzel Gretel” with her fresh-baked German pretzels.