Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark
2026-10-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Beware, “Spirits of the Past” is back at GCV&M for 2026! Join us for an enchanting nighttime event within the dark recesses of our 19th-century village.
Tours last approximately 75 minutes, and groups will leave the Toll House during their time window and enter the dark and spooky recesses of the Historic Village.
Before and after your tour, rest your bones at the “Spirits Lounge” or the “Fright” House Pub, where you can delight in a ghoulishly good beverage and bite to eat. (Make sure to arrive earlier than your tour time if you would like to build in time to enjoy our food and beverage offerings!)
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General Admission October November
2026-10-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date
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.
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. – 3 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (grill closes at 2 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
All information is subject to change.

All Hallows’ Tea
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-25 13:00 - 15:00
Get dressed to death for spooky season and savor the warm and cozy flavors of fall.
Due to the nature of this program, special dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

All Hallows’ Tea Menu

Roasted red pepper & gouda soup
Maple Scones
Petite Four
Maple Tea Cakes
Red Velvet Cake
Mini Egg Salad Croissants
Ham Salad on Marble Rye
Maple Black tea
Pumpkin Spice herbal tea
Earl Grey tea

Tea has assigned seating. There will be 6 – 8 people seated at each table. If you would like to sit with a friend but purchased tickets separately, please email programregistrar@gcv.org with the purchasers’ names and the total number of people to be seated together.

Quilting Workshop
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:30
Learn about the various stitches and patterns that 19th century quilters used to create works of textile art. Participants will go home with a partially completed project, a hoop, needle, thread, and a guide covering all the stitches learned in class. All participants must be age 14+; all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Cheesemaking Workshop
2026-10-24 10:00 - 14:00
Learn the fundamentals of cheesemaking in one of our 19th-century kitchens! Participants will make a hard cheese and bring home skills that they can use in their own kitchens. All participants must be age 16+; participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Trick-or-Treat
2026-10-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 15:00
Go Trick-Or-Treating in our 19th-century village! Make your way to eight different historic porches where kids in costume can gather sweet treats, plus enjoy an assortment of other fall-fun activities! Please note: bring your own candy containers!
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Halloween Homeschool Day
2026-10-28 10:00 - 15:00
What better way to spend this spooky day than outside in the woods! This program includes a guided hike, crafts, games, storytelling, and roasting marshmallows around a fire. All activities are family-friendly and celebrate the autumnal changes happening in nature, rather than the spooky/scary parts of Halloween.

Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark (Super Spooky Tours)
2026-10-30 17:00 - 21:00

Murder, Monsters, & Mayhem Dinner Theater
2026-10-31 17:30 - 20:30
When monster legends of the past gather for dinner, what could go wrong? Join us on Halloween night for an evening of suspense, laughter, and unforgettable dining. This enchanting event, led by the talented actors of the WNY Improv Group, invites you to engage in an interactive experience like no other. Savor a sumptuous buffet dinner, surrounded by legendary literary monsters of the 19th-century. You are encouraged to come dressed in costume!
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater has assigned seating. If you would like to sit with friends but purchased tickets separately, please email programregistrar@gcv.org with the names of the ticket purchasers and the total number of people to be seated together. There is a maximum of 8 people per table.
Price:
Museum Members – $62
General Public – $68
Menu:
Cash Bar
Beer – Wine – Hard Cider
Cocktails & Mocktails
Soft Drinks
Light Hors D’oeuvres
Cheese & Crackers
Vegetables & Dip
Dinner Buffet
Garden Salad
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast & Gravy
Traditional Bread Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes & Parsnips
Orange Glazed Carrots
Rolls & Butter
Apple Crisp
Coffee – Tea – Apple Cider
Due to the nature of this event, special dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 – 6 p.m.| Guest check-in, Cash Bar &amp
6 – 6:30 p.m. | Light Hors D’oeuvres
6:30 – 7 p.m. | Intro by WNY Improv
7 – 8 p.m. | Buffet Service, Mingling by WNY Improv
8:00 p.m. | The Big Reveal by WNY Improv

Hosmer’s Inn Historic Dinner
2026-10-31 18:00 - 20:30
Join our historical cooks as they serve an authentic 19th-century meal in Hosmer’s Inn, located in the heart of the Village. Guests will enjoy historic entertainment before sitting down to a full seven-course dinner (served family style). Guests are welcome to bring a bottle of wine of their choice.
Bill of Fare:

Pounded Cheese, Water Crackers, Dried Fruit
Barley Soup
Beef Stewed with Carrots
Rice and Tomatoes
Scalloped Mushrooms
Pickled Green Beans
Rolls
Marble Cake with Whipped Cream

Frequently Asked Questions:
Arrival & check-in:

Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum.
An interpretation staff member will greet you outside of Admissions and check you in by the purchaser’s name. We recommend also either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
Once all participants have arrived, the staff member will guide the group back to Hosmer’s Inn in the Historic Village. Dress for the predicted weather conditions and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Guest transport will be available for guests unable to walk long distances. Please inform the staff member upon check-in that you require transport.

Other Information:

Allergen information is available; however, due to the historic nature of these dinners, we are unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Please note that our kitchens are shared workspaces and are not gluten or allergen-free. Please notify our staff if you have a food allergen or intolerance. Thank you for your understanding.
The rest of the Museum, including the Historic Village, will be closed during this event but we hope you’ll return another time.
Tickets for this event are absolutely non-refundable and non-transferable by date, entry time, or program. If you find that you are unable to join us, feel free to give your tickets to friends or family – just make sure they check in under the purchaser’s name.

Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter
2026-11-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-08 10:00 - 15:00
Kick off the holiday season at GCV&M! Join us for a festive weekend combining two beloved traditions: our Annual Holiday Market and Preparing for Winter in the Historic Village. Browse unique handcrafted gifts at the Holiday Market, then step back in time to discover how Western New Yorkers got ready for the cold season in the 19th Century. It’s the perfect way for families to celebrate the start of the holidays!
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Livingston-Backus Dinner
2026-11-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-08 17:00 - 19:30
Embark on an evening filled with 19th-century entertainment and contemporary cuisine. Savor a delightful dinner with family and friends in the enchanting upper rooms of Livingston-Backus.
1st Course
Curried Parsnip Soup
2nd Course
Arugula Salad
With Apples, Dates, Caramelized Walnuts & Manchego Cheese
Dinner Rolls & Butter
Entrée
Cider Glazed Cornish Hen
Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Green Beans Amandine
Dessert & Coffee Course
Butterscotch Walnut Pumpkin Cake
French Press Coffee or Tea

If you would like to sit with a friend but purchased tickets separately, please email programgregistrar@gcv.org with the purchaser’s names and the total number of people to be seated together. Please note that due to space constraints, there is a minimum of our and maximum of eight people per table.
Due to the nature of this program, dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding.
Tickets for this event will go on sale in September.

Preparing For Winter Homeschool Day
2026-11-13 10:00 - 15:00
Explore the Historic Village as preparations begin for the upcoming cold season. Students will learn how the needs and duties of 19th-century New Yorkers changed as they got ready for winter. Discover traditional crafts, harvesting tasks, winterizing homes, and food preparations in the historic kitchens. Homeschoolers will have the opportunity to experience (all items subject to change at any time):
Making a candle to take home
Listening to a Haudenosaunee storyteller share seasonal tales
Assisting with a 19th-century recipe in a historic kitchen
Learning how to make sausage and smoke meats for winter storage without refrigeration
Tickets for this event will go on sale on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Historic MacKay Supper
2026-11-14 18:00 - 20:30
Experience a meal you’ll never forget! Join our historical cooks as they serve an authentic 19th-century meal in historic MacKay House, located in our Historic Village. Guests will participate in parlor games, discover 19th-century courting traditions, and savor a complete seven-course meal served family-style. Guests are welcome to bring one (1) bottle of wine of their choice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Arrival & check-in:

Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any but the two front bays at the front of the Museum.
An interpretation staff member will greet you outside of Admissions and check you in by the purchaser’s name. We recommend also either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
Once all participants have arrived, the staff member will guide the group back to MacKay House in the Historic Village. Dress for the predicted weather conditions and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Guest transport will be available for guests unable to walk long distances. Please inform the staff member upon check-in that you require transport.

Other Information:

Due to the nature of this program. special dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding.
The rest of the Museum, including the Historic Village, will be closed to visitors during this program but we hope you’ll return another time.
Tickets for this event are absolutely non-refundable and non-transferable by date, entry time, or program. If you find that you are unable to join us, feel free to give your tickets to friends or family – just make sure they check in under the purchaser’s name.
