Calendar
Daily Events
Scheduled Activities in the Historic Village*
July 27-30
Tuesday July 27
1:30 pm Pump Organ Concert — Brooks Grove Church
Listen to music on the pump organ and learn how it works.
2 pm Meet the Potter — Flint Hill Pottery
Learn how the potter transforms clay into useful vessels from our master potter.
2:30 pm Rug Hooking — MacKay Porch
Floor coverings were created in many different styles and were made from a variety of materials. Learn about one of the more unusual coverings.
All Day Meet the Craftsperson — Amherst Humphrey
Chat with the spinner at Amherst Humphrey to better understand her work.
All Day Try-Your-Hand — Tinsmith Shop ($3 fee).
The tinsmith played a vital role in the lives of 19th-century people. Learn about the work of the tinsmith firsthand by making your own tin ornament
Wednesday July 28
1:30 pm Immigrant Stories — Tailor Shop
Learn about the lives of immigrants in the Genesee Country.
2 pm Meet the Potter — Flint Hill Pottery
Learn how the potter transforms clay into useful vessels from our master potter.
2:30 pm Black Powder Shoot — Orchard across from the Pavilion
Learn how flintlock and percussion black powder muzzle loaders were loaded and fired.
All Day Meet the Craftsperson — Cabinetmaker Shop
Chat with the cabinetmaker at the Gunsmith & Cabinetmaker Shop to better understand his work.
All Day Learn about Cheesemaking — Jones Farm
Find out all about the tasteful art of cheesemaking.
All Day Try-Your-Hand — Foster-Tufts House
Capturing and storing little packets of nature’s wonderful scents was a common practice in the 19th century. Revel in the rich bouquet of nature while making your own lavender sachet to take home ($3 fee).
Thursday July 29
1:30 pm Pump Organ Concert — Brooks Grove Methodist Church
Listen to music on the pump organ and learn how it works.
2 pm Meet the Potter — Flint Hill Pottery
Learn how the potter transforms clay into useful vessels from our master potter.
2 pm Meet the Oxen — Land Office
Join the farm interpreter and learn about the life of an ox.
All Day Meet the Craftsperson — Blacksmith Shop
Chat with the blacksmith at the Blacksmith Shop to better understand his work.
All Day Try-Your-Hand — Tinsmith Shop
The tinsmith played a vital role in the lives of 19th-century people. Learn about the work of the tinsmith firsthand by making your own tin ornament ($3 fee).
Friday July 30
1:30 pm Tying Flies — Altay Store
How did 19th century fisherman lure in those illusive fish? Discover the fascinating world of tying flies.
2 pm Meet the Potter — Flint Hill Pottery
Learn how the potter transforms clay into useful vessels from our master potter.
2:30 pm Medicinal Garden Gathering — Kieffer’s Place
Learn from the midwife about herbs and their medicinal applications.
All Day Meet the Craftsperson — Eastman Boyhood Home
Chat with the quilter at Eastman Boyhood Home to better understand her work.
All Day Try-Your-Hand — Foster-Tufts House
Capturing and storing little packets of nature’s wonderful scents was a common practice in the 19th-century. Revel in the rich bouquet of nature while making your own lavender sachet to take home ($3 fee).
*all scheduled activities are subject to change.
