Preservation Awards Announcement & Annual Meeting
Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Avenue, RochesterThe Landmark Society’s 2022 Preservation Awards recipients will be announced in a Zoom presentation on Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 PM. This year's awardees are individuals and organizations in our nine-county area that have made outstanding efforts in the field of preservation. The event will begin with a brief business meeting. Pre-registration is required. Click ... Read more
Annual Jubilee 2022
This year's Jubilee will take place at the historic Wilder Room on East Avenue. This beautiful space, named after former Rochester Mayor, A. Carter Wilder, was a twentieth century hot spot for the affluent members of the city's society. Once the residence of Mayor Wilder, East End's Rochester Club was established in 1860. The exclusive ... Read more
Landmark Travels: White (Canadian) Christmas
This Landmark Travels Small Group Tour took place December 5-7, 2022. White Christmas is a beloved holiday musical as well as a state of mind. Join this Small Group Curated Tour to kick off your holiday season with not only the Shaw Production of White Christmas, but also the charm and beauty of Canada’s ... Read more
We Need Your Travel Thoughts – Join us February 6th!
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYLandmark Travels is looking ahead to 2023-2024, and we need your feedback to see what types of cruises might be of interest. Join us by Zoom or in person on Monday February 6th, 5:30 pm at Warner Castle to learn about cruises we are considering. We’ll share details on a possible luxury yacht cruise to ... Read more
Crash Course in American Architectural History: 19th Century (YUP Brainery Class)
Rochester Brainery 176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NYLove old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will get the rundown of American architectural styles from the Colonial era through the 19th century, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; and ... Read more
Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors
Hochstein School of Music Performance Hall 50 Plymouth Ave N, Rochester, NYWalk the Walk School Performance At the “Walk the Walk” school performance day your students will meet actors portraying Rochester’s African American ancestors. Students will experience an onstage performance, as each Ancestor shares their story. Interactive activities keep students engaged during the performance. Pre/post visit materials prepare students and reinforce content. In addition to the ... Read more
Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors
Hochstein School of Music Performance Hall 50 Plymouth Ave N, Rochester, NYWalk the Walk School Performance At the “Walk the Walk” school performance day your students will meet actors portraying Rochester’s African American ancestors. Students will experience an onstage performance, as each Ancestor shares their story. Interactive activities keep students engaged during the performance. Pre/post visit materials prepare students and reinforce content. In addition to the ... Read more
Landmark Travels – Mod Week 2023
This trip took place in February, 2023. Stay tuned for photos from a fun week in Palm Springs! Get ready to experience the mid-century modern gem of Palm Springs, California with style and luxury. We have a very exciting itinerary and are thrilled that we were able to snag tickets for the best party of ... Read more
Crash Course in American Architectural History: 20th Century (YUP Brainery Class)
Rochester Brainery 176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NYLove old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will receive the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
Women in Preservation and Design (YUP Brainery Class)
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYFor Women's History Month, celebrate some of the femme figures who have made their mark on our cities, neighborhoods, and small towns. From nationally known figures like Louise B. Bethune, who was American's first professional female architect, to local icons like Helen Ellwanger, who founded one of the nation's earliest preservation organizations, the Landmark Society ... Read more