Civics Day
Explore all things civics! Join us for a fun day at Genesee Country Village & Museum, exploring civic participation in 19th-century New York! Plus, witness something truly special – a Naturalization Ceremony!
Help us welcome new American citizens! GCV&M is thrilled to host a Naturalization Ceremony right here on Museum grounds at 11 a.m. Individuals from countries all around the world will take their oath and be sworn in as new citizens.
GUIDED TOURS (included with Admission)
11 a.m. | Meet the Animals
MEET AT THE EARLY SETTLEMENT FARM (#6)
Join our historical farmer for a tour of our farmyard friends.
19TH-CENTURY HISTORIC VILLAGE
As you make your way through the 19th-century village, find programming exploring what democracy means, what impact did the 13th, 14th, & 15th amendments have, what role did a Town Hall or a town meeting play in 19th-century communities, and more!
Explore, see, and experience our Historic Village. We invite you to tour spaces and buildings representing home, civic, social, economic, farm, and religious life throughout the 1800s.
Be sure to visit Nathaniel Rochester House (#12), open every day, to delve into the real and often untold history of enslavement and freedom in the Genesee Country.
HISTORIC TRADESHOPS
Visit and talk with our trades folks who both practice and preserve timeless skills.
AGRICULTURE & GARDENS
A variety of heritage animal breeds can be found throughout the Village at the Hetchler House & Early Settlement Farm (#6), the Livery Barn (#11), and Jones Farm (#14).
Make sure to explore historic gardens throughout the Village, flourishing with both food and flowers! Animals and plants are for viewing only – please don’t feed, trample, touch, or pick.
JOHN L. WEHLE GALLERY
Home to one of the finest collections of sporting and wildlife art in America, and the dazzling Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection!
Don’t miss the three featured exhibits currently on display.
An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, & Nature
Color Me Calico
Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.
GENESEE COUNTRY NATURE CENTER
Explore a variety of habitats on six trails ranging from .3 to 1.6 miles.
SHOP
Flint Hill Store: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
D.B. Munger Confectionery: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of historic cookies, cakes and hand pies.
All information is subject to change.