Landmark Travels: Cuba – Third Time is a Charm
This past tour took place in March 2019. Watch the videos below to see what a great time we had exploring some of Cuba's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, architectural masterpieces, museums, restaurants, and landmarks. To see the full itinerary for this tour, click here. For Cuba tour highlights, click here. https://youtu.be/b7uIaLCDlQs https://youtu.be/J0EeotM7I9g https://youtu.be/3eu0i9cF_OY Checking out ... Read more
April Fools Eve at Stone-Tolan
Stone-Tolan Historic Site 2370 East Avenue, Rochester, NYVisit the oldest building in the county for our family-friendly April Fool’s tour, and see it as you have never seen it before: the place will be filled with lots of things that don’t belong in the 1815 tavern room, kitchen, and parlor bedroom. Your mission will be to find all the “out of time ... Read more
2019 Spring Partners Roundup
Landmark Society Building 133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NYGenesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) Gregory Hallock, Executive Director The 2019 Spring Partners Roundup will take place Tuesday, April 2nd at Landmark Society Headquarters in Rochester. The Partners Roundup is an opportunity for community advocates and preservation partners from around the region to gather and share their communities’ or organizations’ challenges and successes. All ... Read more
Rust Belt Takeover: Milwaukee Edition
Milwaukee, WisconsinThe YUPs meet up with other member of the Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists to explore a new city!
Lilac Festival weekend – Ellwanger Garden
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYMay 12 & 13, and 19 & 20 (weather permitting) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted
Peony Weekend – Ellwanger Garden
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYJune 2 & 3 (weather permitting) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted
Twilight Visiting Hours – Ellwanger Garden
Ellwanger Garden 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NYTuesday Evenings, June-September 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tavern Takeover @ Stone-Tolan
On Wednesday evening, June 19th, the Landmark Society and their Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) are partnering with Fifth Frame Brewing to bring you the Tavern Takeover at the oldest house in Monroe County. The Landmark Society’s Stone-Tolan House Historic Site was built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a farm, home, and tavern. ... Read more
Architecture for Lunch: Garment District
St. Joseph's Park NE Corner of Pleasant & N. Clinton, 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 Cynthia Howk, Landmark Society staff member and local history expert. Architecture for Lunch tours are FREE and open to the public, held rain or shine, for the most ... Read more
ECMS Gamelan Ensemble at St. Joseph’s Park
St. Joseph's Park NE Corner of Pleasant & N. Clinton, Rochester, NYWe, in a new partnership with Eastman Community Music School, are thrilled to announce two noontime concerts at St. Joseph’s Park during the month of July. The first is a performance of the Sdsada Gamelan Ensemble on Wednesday, 10 July from 12:00 – 12:45 PM. Experience the soothing sounds of gamelan in one of Rochester's ... Read more
