Mother’s Day at GCV&M

Explore historic homes, kitchens, and heirloom gardens, take a spin with the Flint Hill Dance Troupe, and don’t forget to treat mom to a traditional 19th-century pastry from the D.B. Munger Confectionery. Plus – stop by the Hetchler Farm to watch moms in action – our herd of sheep is growing and watching the ewes with their lambs is a delight for all ages. All Moms receive free admission on Mother’s Day.
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.

1 p.m. | Toward Freedom & Fairness Tour
MEET AT THE TOLL HOUSE (#1)
Learn about the complicated history of enslavement and freedom in the Genesee Valley on this hour-long, guided tour.

1 p.m. | Quilts of GVCM
JOHN L. WEHLE GALLERY
Quilt Historian Beth Davis explains how the quilts were acquired for the village houses. She will also discuss some of the quilts in the “Stitch in Time” book as well as how to properly care for and store your quilt.

2 p.m. | My Favorite Things
MEET AT THE TOLL HOUSE (#1)
Take a guided tour highlighting our favorite staff picks!

TIMED ACTIVITIES
11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. | Flint Hill Dancers
VILLAGE SQUARE STAGE
See 19th-century dances and then join in! Each movement is called step-by-step.

12 p.m. until sold out | Bread Sale
Museum-made bread for sale at the Whistlestop

19TH-CENTURY HISTORIC VILLAGE

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, and Nature
• Color Me Calico
• Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.

GENESEE COUNTRY NATURE CENTER

Visit with a naturalist and 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. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3 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.