Genesee Country Village and Museum News - October 30, 2009

19th-Century Crafts at Christmas

This hands-on event has become a favorite with families who enjoy the opportunity to work together as they create beautiful crafts of the 19th century.

This year's event focuses on turning a variety of basic items into unique holiday gifts and ornaments. Cost is $4 per craft or $20 for all six.

The program will be in the Meeting Center dining room. No reservations are required.

Saturday & Sunday
November 14-15
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Holiday Bazaar  

A host of special activities and a huge after- Thanksgiving sale mark this new Holiday Bazaar at the museum's Flint Hill Gift Shop.

Demonstrations, refreshments and music mix with shopping-which includes 25 percent off all village- made brooms, tinware and pottery- that spills over into the Meeting Center.

The store is also open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday in December during Yuletide.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
November 27-29
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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An Incredible Edible Village 

All during Yuletide

Entries due Sunday, Nov. 29

Here's a chance to help create the museum's historic village in gingerbread

Just let us know by Nov. 27 that you're baking and deliver your entry by Nov. 29. These sugary masterpieces will be judged and on display in the John L. Wehle Art Gallery all during Yuletide.

Entry applications are available on line.

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Bridal Fair 

Here's everything to plan that dream wedding: Tour the museum's gardens and churches; enjoy a carriage ride; sample catered foods; interview more than 30 vendors. Then enter to win fabulous prizes.

Admission is free. Call (585) 538-6822 ext. 247 for more information.

Sunday
November 1
Noon-2 p.m.

Visiting the Historic Village 

Thursdays-Sundays
Noon-4 p.m.
(Closed Thanksgiving)

While the historic village is now mostly buttoned up for the winter, and none of the buildings are open for visitation, the village still provides a lovely backdrop for an autumn stroll among the classic buildings and colored leaves.

In November, the afternoon walkabouts--and cross country skiing and snowshoeing, if weather permits-- are available Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 22 and Nov. 27-29. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Admission is $5.

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