A happy hour like no other!
Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sample local craft beers, wines, and ciders – including GCV&M’s own historical brews! Live music, food, and after-hours access to the Museum all make for a fun and unique night out with friends.
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Ticket Information
Admission to History on Tap includes tastings of local beers, wines, and ciders, live music, and access to historic homes throughout the Village, staffed by knowledgeable costumed tradespeople.
Tickets for this event must be purchased online in advance, as space is limited. This event is for adults ages 21+ (no infants/small children allowed). Please bring a valid form of ID, as it will be checked at the door.
Become a Museum Member to enjoy discounted festival admission plus FREE daily admission May – October.
| Museum Members | Purchased Online in Advance | Purchased at the Door |
|---|---|---|
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Adult (21+) |
$25 |
$26 |
Buy online before 5 p.m. May 28 and save $1!
| General Admission | Purchased Online in Advance | Purchased at the Door |
|---|---|---|
|
Adult (21+) |
$30 |
$31 |
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. Museum Members will need to login to received discounted Member pricing and more information on how to do that is available here. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Museum!
Historic Village Highlights
Tour Grieve’s Brewery
Did you know that GCV&M is one of the only museums in the United States with a working 19th-century brewery? Grieve’s Brewery is a reconstruction of a c. 1803 brewery from Geneva, NY, with portions of Rochester’s old Enright Brewery (closed in 1907) and an early timber-framed structure from West Bloomfield, NY. Brewing demonstrations rely on gravity during much of the process, with liquids either pumped by hand or ladled into troughs throughout the building.
Take a tour through all 3 levels of our brewery and learn how in 1850, New York State became a leading producer of hops.
Civil War Drills
Do you know your left face from your right face? Come find out as you march in time to Civil War drills on the Village Square
Fortune Telling
Come look into the cards and see into your future at Hyde House.
Hangover Cures
Only amateurs use hair of the dog. Come to the Apothecary to see how 19th-century drinkers dealt with a hangover.
Victorian Trivia
Get your crinoline over to the Seminary and participate in Victorian etiquette trivia.
Butter Churning
Churn up some fun at Jones Farm
Bake Oven Cooking
We’re turning up the heat at Livingston-Backus as we bake away the night.
Mug Making
Come watch our potters turn out everyone’s favorite vessel.
Grand Harmonicon
Come tune in to the sultry sounds of the Hamilton House’s favorite instrument
Food & Beverage
Stop into these locations for a bite to eat or something to drink!
- Pavilion Garden Restaurant
- Located in the Historic Village
- Hearty sandwiches and more!
- Hosmer Taproom
- Located on the Square in the Historic Village
- Non-alcoholic drinks, pretzels & handpies
- D.B. Munger Confectionery
- Located on the Square in the Historic Village
- Stop in for Village-made cookies, candy, hand pies, and more!
- Try GCV&M’s Historical Beers
- Did you know that at GCV&M you can always find two historic beers on tap, brewed referencing 19th-century recipes and ingredients?
- Fat Ox Ale is an American Brown Ale, and Stocking Hill Ale is an American Wheat Ale. Both are brewed by Rohrbach Brewing Co. in Rochester, NY.
- Visitors to History on Tap will have the opportunity to sample both, and buy pints! Elevate your experience by purchasing a salt-glazed stoneware beer stein, handcrafted here at GCV&M by our village potters.
Music & Vendors
Join the Heidengold German Dancers in Town Hall for an interactive performance, head over to Brooks Grove Church and meet with historian Glenn McClure to hear the story of a Civil War veteran returning home to his family winery in York. Stop on by Village Square to join in on a 19th-century style dance with the Flint Hill Dancers and more!
CRAFT BEVERAGE VENDORS
Visit with representatives from breweries, wineries, and cideries on-site and sample away!
- Old Scottland Road Distillery
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
- North Ridge Distillery
- Bee Spit Meadery
- Iron Smoke Distillery
- Woodlawn Distilling
- Lilly Belle Meads
- Hint Of Her
- Talking Cursive Brewing Co.
- Blue Toad Hard Cider
- Victorianbourg Wine Estate
- Strangebird
- Rohrbach Brewing Co.
- 3 B’s Beverages
CRAFT & FOOD VENDORS:
- Morbid the Merrier
- Elder Earth Candles & Woodwork
- Tim The Blacksmith
- Oggs Metal & Forge
- 12 Horse Brewery Collectables Club
- Roc City Sammich
- Peters Pickled Peppers & Pickles
Interested in becoming a vendor at History on Tap? Click the button below to learn more!
FAQs
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking.
All guests will be checked in through the Meeting Center, to the immediate right of Admissions. Go through the white double-doors and follow the signs. Have your digital ticket(s) and valid photo ID ready to expedite check-in.
Check-in and ID check will start at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Yes – this event is for adults ages 21+ (no infants/small children allowed). Please bring a valid form of ID, as it will be checked at the door.
This is a 21+ only event. All attendees must have a valid photo ID to enter and attend.
Yes, please bring cash and card. Some vendors may only accept cash, and there will not be an ATM onsite for this event.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions.
We recommend wearing a good pair of walking shoes – there is a lot to see and do, and surfaces in the Historic Village (brick paths, cobblestone, grass), can be uneven.
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
Your ticket purchase grants you the ability to purchase full glasses and merchandise at vendor booths, the ability to purchase food and beverages at the Pavilion Garden Restaurant, and after-hours access to the Historic Village.
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.