Press Room
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Writers, news media, journalists, photographers, and others interested in covering Genesee Country Village & Museum may find more information about events and happenings at GCV&M below.

You can also contact our Director of Communications, Paige Engard, directly by email at pengard@gcv.org or phone at (585) 294-8280 to be added to our media list. 

Recent Press Releases

2023

Genesee Country Village & Museum Opening Saturday, May 6, with new experiences, exhibits, and events for the whole family

Genesee Country Village & Museum to unveil new exhibit, “Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact” on Saturday, May 6

2022

Genesee Country Village & Museum Announces Partnership with Rohrbach Brewing Company

Genesee Country Village & Museum Opening Saturday, May 7, with New Experiences, Exhibitions, and Explorations into 19th-century Life

Genesee Country Village & Museum to open new exhibit, “Duck, Duck, Shoot! The Story of American Waterbirds”

Genesee Country Village & Museum to host 24th annual Antique Show & Sale on Saturday, May 28

Highland Games, Traditional Foods, Music, Dance, and more at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Annual Celtic Faire

Special events, historic happenings, and family fun in June at Genesee Country Village & Museum

History on Tap Event Returns to Genesee Country Village & Museum Friday, June 3

Honoring Juneteenth at Genesee Country Village & Museum

Exploring Independence Day, Celebrating Chocolate, and Civil War Living History in
July at Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Village & Museum announces lineup of outdoor summer concerts

Summer Fun at Genesee Country Village & Museum: A Literary Weekend,
Kids Free Days, Making Music, and more in August

Explore New York State’s Musical Roots at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Fiddlers’ Fair & Making Music Weekend, Coming up August 27 & 28

A taste of NY history: Hop Harvest Festival coming up Saturday, September 10, at Genesee Country Village & Museum

Fall family fun and fascinating historical happenings coming up in September at Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Village & Museum presents a lineup of festive holiday happenings throughout November and December

In the Media

January 21, 2022: “Samantha Brown to feature parts of Rochester region in new ‘Places to Love’ episode” (Democrat & Chronicle) 

March 20, 2022: “Genesee Country Village & Museum Announces Partnership with Rohrbach Brewing Company” (BrewBound) 

March 24, 2022: “Genesee Country Village & Museum hosts final syrup making weekend of this maple season” (Spectrum News Rochester) 

April 25, 2022: “Stepping into history – Historic collection boasts 150 years of shoes” (585 Magazine) 

May 21, 2022: “Duck, Duck Shoot!’: Genesee Country Village exhibit explores waterfowling and conservation” (Livingston County News) 

May 31, 2022: “Rochester-area museum preserves former church’s history” (Catholic Currier) 

June 12, 2022: “Celtic Fest Takes Place in Monroe County” (13 WHAM TV)

July 4, 2022: “Genesee Country Village & Museum celebrates Independence Day” (FOX Rochester) 

July 5, 2022: “Genesee Country Village & Museum hosts Naturalization ceremony on Independence Day” (WROC TV) 

July 15, 2022: “One-Tank Trip “Back in Time” to Mumford At The Genesee Country Village & Museum”(WKBW Buffalo) 

November 18, 2022: “Things to do in December in New York State” (I Love NY) 

December 21, 2022: “10 US Towns with Incredible Christmas Celebrations” (Fodor’s Travel) 

March 30, 2023: “Genesee Country Village & Museum Hosting Spring Lecture Series – “Opening Our Closets: Fashion & Textile History” (Mendon – Honeyoe Falls – Lima Sentinel)