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Founder's Circle
Unrestricted annual membership gifts such as these allow us to further our educational mission and strive for excellence in our preservation, programming and events, while allowing you to continue making memories with us in new and exciting ways.
Please consider becoming a leader and friend to the Museum at one of our Founder’s Circle levels:
To join Founder’s Circle, contact Cheryl Marshall, Director of Membership & Sponsorship, at (585) 294-8267.
A traditional celebration of our nation’s birth.
GCV&M's webinar series that will discuss some of the critical changes that echoed throughout our nation.
Spend an evening along the Great Meadow with great music and a great sunset.
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Celebrated authors and beloved 19th-century books come to life!
Learn to make springerles!
An entire weekend dedicated to chocolate!
A happy hour like no other! Local beer, cider, and wine crafters and our own historic brewery demonstrations.
Over 100 musicians on five stages and throughout the Museum.
Join the Jones Farm cook to learn 19th-century cheese-making techniques.
An exclusive happy hour peek at our Antique Show & Sale!
A beautiful autumn day filled with antique treasures!
A fall favorite in the tradition of country fairs of old featuring vendors, animals, and entertainment.
Guided tours into the dark recesses of the Village feature hair-raising tales of lore.
Games, treats, roasting marshmallows, and more!
Take part in cold season ready-making and seasonal crafts.
A heartwarming GCV&M tradition; tour Yuletides past through the candlelit Village and enjoy a holiday feast.
Wander through the decorated Village, meet St. Nicholas, and sample holiday treats.