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1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310

Mumford, NY, 14511

United States

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Phone:

(585) 538-6822

Genesee Country Village & Museum Camps Enrolling Now!

With over 600 acres of outdoor space and 68 historic buildings and artifacts, your child will have a week of adventure! The Museum offers several great day camps, starting with Spring Break Camp in April and Summer Camps running July 7 through August 22, 2025!

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04/16/2025

04/17/2025

04/18/2025

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Gates Hall

4107 Lake Rd

Pultneyville, NY, 14538

United States

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Phone:

315-589-9892

Meetin’ at the Smithy’s: An original historical fiction play

Step back to 1884 with Meetin’ at the Smithy’s, an original historical fiction play at Gates Hall in Pultneyville, NY, April 26 (7pm) & 27 (3pm). Written by Irene Bierer and performed by the Williamson-Pultneyville Players, this captivating story brings to life the colorful characters of a lakeside blacksmith shop—from spirited women fighting for temperance to secrets of bootleg whiskey. Explore local history, phrenology, and small-town intrigue, all set in America’s oldest continuously operating community theater. Don’t miss this immersive journey into Williamson’s past! Reserve your seats now at www.w-phs.org.

Dates:

04/26/2025

04/27/2025

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Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.

1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310

Mumford , NY , 14511

Phone: (585) 538-6822

42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

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New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.

6393 East River Rd

W. Henrietta , NY , 14586

Phone: (585) 533-1113

43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

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Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.

657 East Avenue

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: 585.271.4320

43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

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The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.

One Manhattan Square

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: 585-263-2700

43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

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Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.

James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted

Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

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Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October

400 Packett's Landing

Fairport , NY , 14450

Phone: (585) 223-9470

43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W

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Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society

The Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS) house will open for the season on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 1:00-4:00pm. Exhibits include artifacts about the shipping history of the area. The house also features the War of 1812 Peace Garden on its grounds. Historic Gates Hall (https://www.historicgateshall.org/) which proudly bears the designation as the oldest, continuously active small community theatre in the United States, and is also a multi-use community venue available for private functions, is located within walking distance and is operated by W-PHS. Check the website for special events! Founded in 1964, the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer not-for-profit organization chartered by the State of New York Board of Regents and is situated in historic Pultneyville, just 25 minutes east of Rochester.

4130 Mill Street

Pultneyville , NY , 14538

Phone: 315-589-9892

43° 16' 48.3312" N, 77° 11' 5.4276" W

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