Open seasonally May to October with special events all year long
The largest living history museum in NYS!
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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. Founder’s Circle members provide critical support for our institution and demonstrate a level of engagement with GCV&M that we cherish.
Please consider becoming a leader and friend to the museum at one of our Founder’s Circle levels.
To join Founder’s Circle, email Cheryl Marshall or call (585) 294-8267.
Take a moonlit walk through wintry woods in search of owls!
Create your very own tea cup bird feeder using a special tea set of your own, or one provided by GCV&M.
Food, drink, games, fun! A 21+ event.
Would you love to come to Kohlfahrt, but can't find a baby sitter? KIDDIE Kohlfahrt is an alcohol free version that is fun for the whole family.
Looking for an activity your teens can do during Winter Break? Have them join award winning carver Chris Kieber for an introductory woodcarving class designed especially for them.
Leap into learning a new skill on Leap Day by joining award winning instructor Chris Kieber for an introductory woodcarving class.
Join instructor Peggy Roll and learn the basics of bread making.
Independent nature hikes and guided outdoor experiences that are fun for the whole family. (Every Sunday from NOW until March 15)
Learn more about the history of maple, indulge in a sample, and enjoy pancakes.
A sweet night out! Celebrate the maple harvest.
Join us for a night hike to the vernal pool to look for migrating mole salamanders and their amphibian friends.
A private shopping night for a sneak peek at the extensive wares available for sale, as well as hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and live music!
Over 30 vendors displaying 200+ years of antiques!
Join the Jones Farm cook to learn 19th-century cheese-making techniques.
Explore the basic principles and techniques of making stone tools.
Learn to make springerles!
A happy hour like no other! Local beer, cider, and wine crafters and our own historic brewery demonstrations.
Music, dance, authentic food and drink - celebrate the traditions of the Scots, Irish, Welsh and other Celtic nations!
Historic battle encampment from a time when the region was newly settled; we welcome Dads for free on Sunday!
A traditional celebration of our nation’s birth including a naturalization ceremony for our region’s newest citizens.