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HISTORY
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1941
Historical Aircraft Group Museum
P.O.
Box 185
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 243-2100
The
1941 Aircraft Group is dedicated to restoring,
preserving, and displaying old and rare aircraft
in flying condition, with an emphasis on the
World War II era. Join us for our annual airshow,
usually held in July (check our web site for
details).
www.1941hag.org
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3174
State Street Gallery
3174 State Street
Caledonia, New York 14423
(585) 245-3578
Art of all variety. Local and regional artists. Scheduled
special exhibits. Matting and Framing service available.
Open Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm
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Arch Bridge
Route 39
Avon, New York 14414
Built
in 1856-57 by the Genesee Valley Railroad to span
the Conesus Outlet. The 200-foot long, 12-foot wide
limestone bridge was part of the Rochester-Avon-Geneseo-Mount
Morris line. Avon became a railroad hub connecting
Buffalo-Rochester-Corning and Hornell. The line
was electrified in 1907, with three runs daily between
Rochester and Mount Morris. In 1941, the Avon-Mount
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Abbey
of the Genesee
PO Box 900
3258 River Road
Piffard, New York 14533
(585) 243-0660
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A
community of contemplative monks living according
to the Rule of St. Benedict and the Constitutions
of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance,
more commonly known as Trappists. Striving to
seek God and follow Christ under a rule and an
abbot in a stable community that is a school of
brotherly love.
Presently
the monks bake delicious breads three days a week.
The bread is sold to a local distributor for distribution
to supermarkets in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse,
New York. Monks' Bread is also available at our
own outlet in our reception room at the Abbey.
Store
Hours:
8 AM to 11 AM, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 5:30 to
6:30 PM.
Besides baking bread, the monks also bake a date
and nut loaf, brownies and several varieties of
fruitcakes.
We
welcome visitors to join the community for liturgical
prayer in the Abbey Church or to spend time in
quiet solitary prayer.
Hours:
Church and reception room: 2 AM -7 PM
Bookstore: open throughout the day
Bread Store: 8 AM - 11 AM; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM;
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Because we are a cloistered monastery, there are
no tours of the abbey offered to visitors. A porter
is available to answer questions and provide assistance.
We have a meeting room, Merton Hall, where we
receive groups for video or slide presentations
and talks on monastic life.
Directions
We are five miles west of Geneseo, 35 miles south
of Rochester, and 55 miles east of Buffalo.
From
390: Exit 390 at the Geneseo exit, proceeding
west on 20A, through Geneseo to 63 North, to the
River Road intersection in Piffard. Continue to
3258 River Rd. | Piffard, NY 14533
from NYS Thruway I-90: Exit I-90 at the Batavia
exit, take 63 South to the River Road intersection
in Piffard. Continue to 3258 River Rd. | Piffard,
NY 14533
www.geneseeabbey.org
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Arts
Council for Wyoming County
PO Box 249
Perry, New York 14530
(585) 237-3517
On
the ground floor of this recognized establishment
in 900 square feet of gallery for performance
as well as reception space. It also contains 1906
Steinway Parlor Grand and 1929 Behning Baby Grand
pianos. The second floor contains our Members
gallery, which is a 100 square-foot foyer, with
an additional 400 square-foot space available
occasionally for exhibits by our member artists.
The Members Gallery is availble for Workshops,
Gallery showings, and Classes.
www.artswyco.org
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Avon
Preservation & Historical Society
27 Genesee Street
Avon, New York 14414
(585) 226-3421 or (585) 226-8290
The
APHS was chartered in 1983, and its main purpose
is to promote Avon's unique history and the important
events of its time. The APHS researches, collects,
manages and preserves historical documents, photos
and other memorabilia from the Village and Town
of Avon. Visits by appointment only...call (585)
226-6945.
www.avonhistorical.org
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Big
Springs Museum
3095 Main Street
Caledonia, New York 14423
(585) 538-9880
Local
history museum. Monthly programs throughout the
year.
www.bigspringsmuseum.org
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Clara
Barton Chapter #1 American Red Cross
57 Elizabeth Street
Dansville, New York 14437
(585) 335-3500
The
first chapter of the American Red Cross, founded
in Dansville, New York by Clara Barton in 1881.
www.dansville.lib.ny.us/clara.html
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Dansville
Area Historical Society
14 Church Street (corner W. Liberty &
Church Streets)
Dansville, New York 14437
(585) 335-8090
Relive
the history of Southern Livingston County through
the displays at the Dansville Area Historical
Museum.
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Finger
Lakes Arts Trail
Geneva, New York
315 781-7725
Artists
living and working in the Finger Lakes find their
creativity in the beautiful surroundings. Everywhere
you travel offers a new way of viewing and experiencing
the story of life in the Finger Lakes. Visit artists
at their studios, buy work from galleries, listen
to the sounds of music, or see a live performance.
Take a trip at your leisure and come back often.
www.fingerlakesartstrail.org
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Ganeasos
History Keepers
Conesus Historical Society
Ricky Greene Park - Main Street/Rt. 15
Conesus, NY 14435
Donna
Avery 585 335-5428
William Greene 585 346-3572
Historical Log Cabin open by appointment
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General
William Mills Mansion
14 Main Street
Mount Morris, New York 14510
(585) 658-3292
The
Mills Mansion in Mount Morris, New York, was built
in 1836 by General William Augustus Mills. Listed
on the National Registry of Historic Places, this
Federal style house is the headquarters of the
Mount Morris Historical Society, which is responsible
for the maintenance and restoration of the structure.
Open
to the public from June 1-November 1, Friday-Saturday
12:00-4:00 P.M. and by appointment (585) 658-3292.
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Genesee
Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Road
Mumford, New York 14511-0310
(585) 538-6822
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Genesee
Country Village & Museum is the largest living
history museum in New York State, and one of the
largest in the nation.
The
museum also includes the John L. Wehle Gallery
of Wildlife & Sporting Art, North America's
premier collection of Wildlife and Sporting art,
and Genesee Country Nature Center — 175 acres
featuring five miles of hiking trails through
woodlands, wetlands and meadows.
www.gcv.org
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Genesee
Valley Council on the Arts
4
Murray Hill Drive
Mount Morris, New York 14510
(585) 243-6785
Kathryn Hollinger
The
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts has served
Livingston County since 1967, and its mission
is to enrich the quality of life in the county
by encouraging and promoting the arts and cultural
activities through support of artists, schools
and community groups. GVCA also manages Livingston
Arts Center. (see separate listing)
www.GVCAonline.org
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Lederer
Art Gallery
1 College Circle
Brodie Fine Arts Center, 2nd Floor, Room #203
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 245-5814
Lederer
Art Gallery was first opened with the Brodie Fine
Arts Building in 1966. The Bertha V.B. Lederer
Fine Arts Gallery was dedicated to its namesake
in 1981. Lederer Gallery presents exhibitions
of: contemporary local and national artists, Geneseo
art faculty, student work, as well as graduating
art students' final projects.
www.geneseo.edu/CMS/display.php?dpt=lockgallery
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Livingston
Arts Center
4 Murray Hill Drive
Mount Morris, New York 14510
(585) 243-6785
Located
on the historic Livingston County Campus, Livingston
Arts Center was originally a four apartment residence
for tuberculosis hospital physicians and their
families. It now features the New Deal Gallery,
home to Livingston County's easel painting collection
made through FDR's New Deal programs, Apartment
One, a gallery for regional artists' and special
exhibits, Genesee Valley Council on the Arts'
offices, and a gift shop. The Arts Center is also
a learning site and is managed by the arts council.
Call for hours, tours and information.
Open
to the public beginning the week of December 7,
2008. The Arts Center is open Tuesdays 1-5 pm,
Thursdays 1-6 pm and Saturdays 10 am-2pm. Tours
may be scheduled for other time by contacting
GVCA at 585-243-6785. There is no admission charge;
donations are welcome.
Free
parking is available; a ramp leading to the building's
first floor is located in the rear parking lot,
where all visitors to the Arts Center are encouraged
to park. Look for signs Parking for Building
4-Livingston Arts Center.
www.livingstonartscenter.org
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Livingston
County Historical Society
30
Center Street
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 243-9147
Wide
range of local history exhibits housed in 1838
Cobblestone Schoolhouse. Displays include: Indian
artifacts, farm and household articles, military
items, old toys, Concord Coach, antique fire
apparatus, section of the famous "Big Tree,"
etc.
www.lchistory.org
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Livonia
Area Preservation & Historical Society -
Maurice F. Sweeney Museum
10 Commercial Street
Livonia, New York 14487
(585) 346-4579
The
Livonia Area Preservation & Historical Society,
established in 1990, is a volunteer, non-profit
organization of citizens interested in preserving
the history and artifacts of the Town of Livonia.
The Society seeks to cooperate with other local
individuals and institutions to promote the
identification, preservation and use of records
important for understanding the Town of Livonia
History.
www.livonianyhistory.org
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Mount
Morris Dam / William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6103 Visitor Center Road
Mount Morris, New York 14510
(585) 658-4790
The
William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center at Mount Morris
Dam, opened by the US Army Corps of Engineers
in 1999, was built to accommodate the thousands
of people who visit the dam each year. This 5,400-square
foot center features a large atrium, museum, theater
and public restroom facilities, and provides a
relaxing, educational experience to visitors.
General
rates - No fee required
Visitor Center/Museum Open Daily 8 am-4 PM
Dam Tours Friday - Sunday 11 am - 2 PM
Group tours can be arranged for groups with 5
or more, no call necessary.
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Nunda
Historical Society
24 Portage Street (Rt. 436), PO Box
341
Nunda, New York 14517-0341
Email: nundahs@localnet.com
(585) 468-5420
The
Society's collection and displays reflect
the history and culture of the Nunda area.
The work of Rose M. Shave, a talented local
late 19th Century painter/teacher is featured
in a special gallery.
Museum
and Gallery Hours: Sundays 2-4 PM, April
thru November or by Appointment - Call (585)
468-3879 or (585) 476-2354.
www.nundahistory.org
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The Rose M. Shave Gallery
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Roemer
Arboretum
South Side of SUNY Geneseo Campus
(follow signs on Route 20A)
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 245-5448
Visit
20 acres of land on the South Campus of SUNY Geneseo
near routes 20A and 63 that display more than
70 species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The
Arboretum includes oak trees more than 200 years
old and walnut trees over 100 years old.
arboretum.geneseo.edu
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Radiance
Spa & Healing Arts Center at Sweet Briar
5126 Geneseo-Mt. Morris Road (Rt. 63)
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 245-9886
Sweet
Briar is a historic arts and crafts mansion built
in 1896. It is located on 10 acres, just miles
away from the village of Geneseo and Letchworth
State Park. The spa contains: a grand porce with
a spectacular sunset view, 3 differentsuites to
stay in, a radiance spa and healing arts center,
an infinity outdoor pool, complimentary use of
the sauna or Swedish shower, breakfast included
in your stay, as well as, the luxury of a gas
fireplace in the winter or air conditioning in
the summer.
www.sweet-briar.net
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SUNY
Geneseo
One
College Circle
Geneseo, New York 14454
(585) 245-5516
SUNY
Geneseo, a highly selective, public liberal
arts college, has been consistently recognized
as a center of excellence in undergraduate education
in national college guides and rankings. The
college is noted for its talented and motivated
students, and outstanding and dedicated faculty
and staff.
www.geneseo.edu
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Tennie
Burton Museum
1850 Rochester Street (Route 15A)
Lima, New York 14485
(585) 624-2595
Various
displays portray the history of the "Crossroads
of Western New York." Open Saturdays May-October.
www.crossroadscouncil.org
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The
Genesee Valley Greenway
P.O. Box 42
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-2569
Imagine...being
able to walk, bike or ski from Lake Ontario
in Rochester to Letchworth State Park, and on
south to New York's Southern Tier, along a 90-mile
path that winds through woodlands, farmlands
and peaceful stream valleys. You might want
to stop for a picnic along the Genesee River,
visit a restored Genesee Valley Canal lock or
take a side trip to a local museum or historic
village.
www.fogvg.org
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Tired
Iron Tractor Museum
Route 20A
Cuylerville, New York 14481
(585) 382-9736
The
largest collection of vintage farm machinery in
New York. The museum features 111 tractors, trucks,
horse drawn equipment, farm toys and much more.
Open weekends through mid Oct. from 10 AM - 4:30
PM or by appointment, phone 585-382-9736.
www.antiquetractormuseum.com
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York
Historical Society
The New York Heritage Wine Collection
2431 Dow Road
Piffard, New York 14533
(585) 243-2027
Contrary
to all the usual accounts, the first successful
commercial winegrower in New York State
was Samuel Warren of York, whose first vintage
was in 1832. By 1853 his production reached
more than 3,400 gallons, and his wines became
known from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The
Town of York Historical Society has recently
purchased the 1830s Warren homestead, which
is now a local museum-in-the-making. To
help finance its restoration and development,
the Society is introducing a line of wines
based on 19th century grapes such as Warren
grew: The New York Heritage Collection.
For
museum hours and other details please visit:
www.yorkwines.org
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