The Rocks That Built Rochester (YUP Brainery Class)
CRISP Rochester 819 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NYIt’s not an accident that 90% of the country’s cobblestone structures are located within 75 miles of Rochester. From cobblestones to picturesque cemeteries and stately red sandstone civic buildings to old mills, our area’s unique architectural heritage is, in part, a reflection of its singular geological history. Ancient shallow seas and more recent Ice Age ... Read more
Landmark Travels: Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine
This tour took place in April and May, 2023. Stay tuned for photos from this incredible European adventure. The Landmark Society reserved half the ship for our guests on this exciting travel tour, and added a special, hand-curated 3-day experience in Switzerland for Landmark guests. We visited the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens at the peak of ... Read more
Landscape Architects of Rochester (Rochester Brainery Class)
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYMost people know about the architects who have shaped our cities. Whether it’s an internationally-known figure like Frank Lloyd Wright or a prominent local designer like Claude Bragdon, we all intrinsically know that someone designed the buildings around us. What is less commonly known is that our city’s landscapes--be it public parks, streets, or private ... Read more
Ellwanger Garden Open House Weekend
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 13th & 14th and May 20th and 21st, 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 House Weekend
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 13th & 14th and May 20th and 21st, 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 House Weekend
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 13th & 14th and May 20th and 21st, 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 House Weekend
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJoin us for two weekends in May! The weekends of May 13th & 14th and May 20th and 21st, 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.
Sacred Sites Tour
Here is a rare opportunity to visit five of greater Rochester’s most iconic houses of worship as you explore religious architecture that spans over 150 years, from the 1820s to the 1970s. Examples range from historic Gothic Revival edifices to contemporary landmarks by noted architects Louis Kahn and James Johnson. Visit landmarksociety.org/sacredsites to purchase tickets ... Read more
Volunteer Open House
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYVolunteer Curious? New (and Experienced!) Volunteer Open House at The Castle Monday, May 22nd - 5 pm to 7 pm Join us for an informal gathering at Warner Castle, and find out about all of the different volunteer opportunities with The Landmark Society. We’ll share about such diverse activities as the House and Garden Tour, ... Read more
