Ellwanger Garden Open Weekends
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 14th & 15th and May 21st and 22nd, the site will be open from 12-noon to 3pm. Look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A $5 donation per person is appreciated to help maintain this historic landscape.
Ellwanger Garden Open Weekends
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 14th & 15th and May 21st and 22nd, the site will be open from 12-noon to 3pm. Look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A $5 donation per person is appreciated to help maintain this historic landscape.
SOLD OUT: Architecture in the Wild: Exploring the South Wedge’s Architectural History (YUP Brainery Class)
Join the Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) in exploring Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting! In this two hour outdoor class, students walk the South Wedge neighborhood, tracing the city’s architectural evolution from the early 19th through the early 20th century. Students will also learn the names of important architectural styles, basic architectural ... Read more
New Volunteer Happy Hour
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYWe're having a New Volunteer Happy Hour at Warner Castle! We need volunteers to carry out our mission and help make our events a success! Volunteers can help by: - Maintaining our historic gardens at Ellwanger Garden and Stone-Tolan Historic site; - Assisting at events like the House & Garden Tour (June 18 & 19), ... Read more
SOLD OUT: Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Maplewood’s Lake View Park (YUP Brainery Class)
SOLD OUT! Love old buildings but don’t know a Queen Anne from a Dutch Colonial? In this class, the Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) take students out onto the streets to explore Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting. In this walking tour, traverse one of Rochester’s most impressive streets and learn the names ... Read more
Architecture for Lunch: Four Corners & City Hall Historic District
Timed to fit in with busy schedules and week-day lunch breaks, these 20-minute presentations feature information about the history and architecture of downtown Rochester neighborhoods. Led by Tyler Lucero, educator and former Landmark staff member. Architecture for Lunch tours are FREE and open to the public, held rain or shine, for the most interesting lunch ... Read more
Peony & Rose Weekend at Ellwanger Garden
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYEnjoy dozens of old fashioned roses and extravagant peonies at the historic Ellwanger Garden during this special open weekend. This perennial flower garden has been continuously cultivated since 1867, and boasts unusual plants. The Peony bloom has been featured in the Spring 2016 issue of "Country Gardens" magazine! Please note: masks and social distancing required, ... Read more
Peony & Rose Weekend at Ellwanger Garden
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYEnjoy dozens of old fashioned roses and extravagant peonies at the historic Ellwanger Garden during this special open weekend. This perennial flower garden has been continuously cultivated since 1867, and boasts unusual plants. The Peony bloom has been featured in the Spring 2016 issue of "Country Gardens" magazine! Please note: masks and social distancing required, ... Read more
Architecture for Lunch: Washington Square Park Neighborhood
Washington Square Park 151 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NYTimed to fit in with busy schedules and week-day lunch breaks, these 20-minute presentations feature information about the history and architecture of downtown Rochester neighborhoods. Led by Tyler Lucero, educator and former Landmark staff member. Architecture for Lunch tours are FREE and open to the public, held rain or shine, for the most interesting lunch break ... Read more
2022 House and Garden Tour: The Jazz Age Neighborhood
The Landmark Society House and Garden Tour returns as a live event! Visit 4 private homes and 3 private gardens in the East Boulevard/Douglas Road area, including the grounds of the Frank Lloyd Wright House! Tickets must be purchased in advance, choose Saturday June 18th OR Sunday June 19th from 10am to 4pm each day. ... Read more
