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Feb. 5
& 6 (daytime school performances) and Feb. 6 (public performance) Walk
the Walk: Encounters with Rochester's African American Ancestors:
In this
moving collection of dramatic vignettes, African Americans from the
city's past
describe the freedoms and frustrations they experienced in American's
first
boomtown. School performances at Hochstein School of Music, 10 a.m. (teacher registration
forms
available here). Public performance at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church,
141 Adams
Street in the Historic Corn Hill District, 7 p.m. FREE
March 21
& 28 City
Living Saturday Bus Tours Designed for prospective homebuyers and
open to
the public, these bus excursions, guided by Landmark expert Cynthia
Howk, are a
great introduction to Rochester's historic neighborhoods. 2 p.m. to 5
p.m.
Landmark Society, 133 S. Fitzhugh Street. Free, reservations required
April 3 Stone-Tolan
House Museum Reopen This rural tavern on the frontier in Brighton,
NY
reopens for groups & individuals. Normal hours are Friday and
Saturday
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Group tours of six or more can be scheduled daily,
except
Monday. 2370 East Ave. $3 adults, $1 children (members free).
April 6
Your Old House Workshop Tracy Gaus, owner of Herbly Wonderful,
will talk about growing, harvesting and preserving herbs. She will be bringing
lots of plants as well as pots, soil, and seeds for the group to plant during
the workshop. Beverly Gibson, The Landmark Society’s
horticulturist for 18 years and owner of the garden design and maintenance
business Yankee Gardener, will introduce attendees to soil preparation for
growing herbs. 6-9 p.m. at the Stone-Tolan House
Museum, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton. Pre-purchase $25; door $30. To register, please call (585) 546-7029 x10.
April 13
Your Old House Workshop Craig
Prince will discuss the issues involved in and solutions for treating
wet basements and provide attendees with respite from the frustrations of
dealing with this problem. Mr. Prince is the owner of Mason Trenching Co. -
bonded, licensed, master plumbing contractor firm since 1977. 6-9 p.m. at the
Stone-Tolan House Museum, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton. Pre-purchase $25;
door $30. To register, please call (585) 546-7029 x10.
April 27
Your Old House Workshop Marty
Naber will talk about care and maintenance of masonry buildings and
focus on evaluation, repairs and re-pointing of chimneys. Mr. Naber is an
architecture graduate from Syracuse University and the owner of Naberhood
Restoration, for more than twenty-five years. 6-9 p.m. at the Stone-Tolan House
Museum, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton. Pre-purchase $25; door $30. To register, please call (585) 546-7029 x10.
April
27-30 Montreal
and Quebec City Four
days/three nights motor coach tour. Stunning views of the Laurentian
Mountains
and the St. Lawrence River await you in Quebec City, founded in 1608 by
French
explorer Samuel de Champlain. Montreal is the largest city in the
province of
Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada, and known as one of the
largest
French speaking cities in the world. Come explore the incredible
culture and
stunning architecture and history of both cities with us! $1,332 pp.
Includes
gift copy of Historic New York:
Architectural Journeys in the Empire State.
May 2 23rd
Annual
Regional Preservation Conference: "Maintaining Hometown Character in
the
21st Century." If you
work with, live in, or want to save a historic property, you won’t want to miss
The Landmark Society’s 23rd Annual Regional Preservation Conference. With an eye
to national trends, this year’s conference is all about economics: from the
economic benefits of reusing historic downtown buildings to the ways homeowners
can save money by preserving their homes’ original features, you’ll learn how
historic buildings and landscapes contribute to economically and environmentally
healthy, sustainable communities. $45 ($40 for Landmark Society members) before
April 27, 2009. Lunch included with all registrations received by April 27.
Registration (space permitting) after April 27 is $50 for everyone and does NOT
include lunch. Preservation Board/Commission members SPECIAL REGISTRATION
RATE OF $40 PER PERSON if you register by April 27, 2009! Online
registration coming soon; to register by mail,
download the printable
registration form here or register by calling (585) 546-7029 x10.
May 4
Your Old House Workshop Lee B.
Bradley, the owner of Lee B. Bradley Flooring, Inc. for over 20 years
and Craig Dupra, a National Wood Flooring Association certified
instructor and hardwood flooring contractor for over 20 years, will discuss the
problems and issues involved in the repair of hardwood floors. 6-9 p.m. at the
Stone-Tolan House Museum, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton. Pre-purchase $25;
door $30. To register, please call (585) 546-7029 x10.
May 8-17 Ellwanger
Garden open during Lilac Festival: Discover a hidden oasis just
blocks from
the Lilac festivities at this historic landscape originally planted by
famed
nurseryman George Ellwanger in 1867. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ellwanger
Garden, 625
Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester, New York. $5 suggested donation.
May 11
Your Old House Workshop Steve
Jordan will talk about window repair for older homes, focusing on the
benefits of using historic windows instead of replacement windows. Mr. Jordan is
a preservation consultant with over 30 years in the old house repair business,
and the former rehab advisor for The Landmark Society. 6-9 p.m. at the Stone-Tolan
House Museum, 2370 East Avenue, Brighton. Pre-purchase $25; door $30. To register, please call (585) 546-7029 x10.
May 17-20 Cape
May, New Jersey Four days/three nights motor coach tour. Located at
the
southeastern tip of New Jersey, Cape May is one of the oldest seashore
resorts
on the Atlantic coast, formerly rivaling Newport as a favored summer
retreat
for Philadelphia and New York socialites. You will experience three
days of
exciting activities, including house tours, lectures, a trolley tour
through
the historic district, dinner in the Twinings Tearoom, a tour of the
Physick
Estate, mystery dinners, and much more. $1,150 pp. Includes gift copy
of Historic New York: Architectural Journeys in
the Empire State.
May 21
East Avenue
Stroll: The Gilded Age. Join Architectural Historian Cynthia Howk for a
walking tour of Rochester's historic East Avenue corridor, home to some of
Rochester's grandest homes. Cynthia will take you on a discovery of the
beautiful, the unusual, the elegant and the eclectic. Those who have been on the
tour with Cynthia know you’re in for an educational and entertaining look at the
“architectural life styles of the rich and famous” along Rochester’s grand
boulevard. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $16 for Landmark Society members; $18 for
non-members. To register, please call (585) 546-7029
x10.
May 23, 24, and 25; May
30 and 31; and June 6 and 7 Linwood Gardens
Tree
Peony Festival of Flowers Visitors can tour the gardens, main house
and
enjoy the tree peonies of this unique American Country Place-era estate
in
western New York. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., suggested $8 donation. Guided tours
$10.
May 29 Linwood
Gardens Tree Peony Festival of Flowers - Special Guided Tour for The
Landmark
Society Join us for a special guided tour of Linwood Gardens.
Located 35
miles southwest of Rochester, this garden landscape was designed in the
early
1900s with an Arts and Crafts-style summerhouse, walled gardens with
pools and
fountains, ornamental trees, and a view of the valley below. The
historic
garden is known for its distinguished collection of Japanese and
American tree
peonies. $112 pp, includes transportation, lunch and guide service.
June 4
National Preservation Institute workshop
Green Strategies for Historic Buildings. Jean Carroon, FAIA, LEED AP,
will present the practical applications of using green building strategies for
historic structures, demonstrating how the environmental goal of “reduce, reuse,
recycle” can enhance the capital cost competitiveness of preservation projects.
Workshop participants will also review the LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) standards used to assess building performance and focus on
preservation challenges relating to energy efficiency, windows, lighting, indoor
air quality, HVAC, and local and national codes and regulations. Held at the
Rochester Museum & Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium. $150 before April 23,
or $175 after April 23 (Landmark Society and/or Preservation League members
receive a $25 discount). Full-time students with valid ID qualify for a reduced
rate of $125.
Download
registration form here or see
site for more information.
June 6
& 7 House
and Garden Tour: Rochester's most popular house tour opens the
doors to
some of the region's finest historic homes and their gardens
on and around the splendor of East Avenue.
Get a rare behind-the-scenes appreciation of this historic and neighborhood as
11 homes, businesses and cultural institutions open their doors! Each stop along
the tour route tells its own unique story and history: Tiffany stained glass,
ornate marquetry floors, beamed ceilings and grand sweeping staircases will
delight and awe while one easily imagines the pageantry and pomp of yesteryear.
As in previous years, the tour is self-guided and sites can be visited in any
order. House and Garden Tour Ticket Information: Advance tickets are $20
($18 for Landmark members). Tickets are available at Parkleigh (215 Park
Avenue), Arena's Florist (260 East Avenue), through
our secure server, by calling (585) 546-7029 x10, or by coming into our
office at 133 S. Fitzhugh Street. (Landmark Society member tickets are only
sold through The Landmark Society) Day-of-tour tickets, if available, will
cost $25 at Tour Headquarters, George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue. New
this year is a
Friday night garden party
event, Libations and Landmarks, held in collaboration with the George
Eastman House.
Tickets are $75 and
include the Friday night party, weekend admission to both the House and Garden
Tour and the George Eastman House, as well as spcial behind-the-scenes tours of
the Eastman House. To purchase tickets to Libations and Landmarks,
please call the George Eastman House at 271-3361
x290 or see their
website.
This year’s tour promises to be unforgettable! The tour runs both Sat. & Sun. from10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 12 Architecture
for Lunch: This mini downtown tour, led by local expert Cynthia
Howk,
weaves together tales of significant buildings, architects and social
history.
You'll discover Rochester's historic financial, government, and legal
district
in the heart of Colonel Nathaniel Rochester's original 100-Acre Tract;
meet at
the Powers Building entrance, 16 West Main Street. 12:10 - 12:35 p.m.
Free.
12:10 - 12:35 p.m. Free.
June 12 Buffalo's
Frank Lloyd Wright Heritage Day tour. Visit the Darwin Martin House
complex, Graycliff and enjoy lunch at the historic Roycroft Inn in
Aurora. $149
pp, includes tours, lunch, gratuities and transportation.
June 13
& 14 Peony
Weekend @ Ellwanger Garden Enjoy eighty different kinds of
perennials,
including strong collections of iris, peonies, roses and hostas in this
English-style garden established in 1867. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ellwanger
Garden,
625 Mt. Hope Ave., Suggested donation $5.
June 13 &
14 Irondequoit
Creek Day Tour. Spend the day with us discovering one of
Rochester's hidden
historical gems, as we paddle the wetlands of Irondequoit Creek
adjacent to
Ellison and Tryon Parks in our “war canoe”. Cost of tour $87 pp.
June 19 Architecture
for Lunch: With architecture expert Cynthia Howk as your guide,
explore
Rochester's first park, originally destined to be the courthouse square
for
newly established Monroe County. Meet at Washington Square Park, at the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument on S. Clinton Avenue (opposite Geva
Theatre).
12:10 - 12:35 p.m. Free.
June 26 Architecture
for Lunch: Tour the exciting East End Cultural District with its
historic
Victorian residential enclave and handsome early 20th-century landmark
buildings. Cynthia Howk will be your guide. Meet at Eastman Place at E.
Main
and Gibbs streets, opposite the entrance to the Eastman Theatre. 12:10
- 12:35
p.m. Free.
July
13-17, 20-24, 27-31, August 3-7, 10-14 Pioneer
Days Summer Camp Let your 3rd through 6th graders experience
traditional
crafts, outdoor games, special tours and other pioneer pastimes during
our
weeklong summer camps. Five one-week sessions in July and August. 9
a.m. to 3
p.m. weekdays, Stone-Tolan House Museum, 2370 East Ave. $240, $195 for
members.
Fees include a one-year family membership.
More than one child? Pay the member rate for additional campers!
July 14 Full
Moon Flashlight Tours at the Stone-Tolan House Monroe County's
oldest
house. Munch on campfire-popped popcorn, splurge on a "S'more Kit"
and share a story with fellow adventurers by the campfire. 7 p.m.
$12.00 per
family, $5.00 for individuals. No reservation needed.
July 26
Corn
Hill Strolls One date only! Discover Corn Hill, one of the country’s
best-preserved 19th-century residential neighborhoods right here in Rochester on
this 90-minute guided walking tour. You’ll learn who lived here, how the area
got its start, and how to recognize “clues” to the architectural styles found in
this charming area. No reservation needed – just meet at The Landmark Society,
133 South Fitzhugh Street for a 1 p.m. departure. Admission is $5 for adults and
$1 for children 12 and younger. Families welcome, recommended for 8 and up.
August 18 Full
Moon Flashlight Tours at the Stone-Tolan House Monroe County's
oldest
house. Munch on campfire-popped popcorn, splurge on a "S'more Kit"
and share a story with fellow adventurers by the campfire. 7 p.m.
$12.00 per
family, $5.00 for individuals. No reservation needed.
September
17-20 The
City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia. Four days/three nights motor
coach
tour. Philadelphia, PA is most famous as the birthplace of “Life,
Liberty and
the Pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence was signed
in the
Pennsylvania State House, better known as Independence Hall, on July 4,
1776.
In 1790, Philadelphia became the temporary capital of the new United
States.
Today its modern skyscrapers combine with famed landmarks to create an
appealing
mixture of past and present. $1,386 pp.
Includes gift copy of Historic
New York: Architectural Journeys in the Empire State.
September 18
Lockport, NY
day tour. Looking
for a fun way to experience the attractions of the Erie Canal? Come
join us as
we discover all that historic Lockport offers, from its five flights of
locks
built in 1825, to the widest bridges in the world. You’ll even see an
upside-down railroad bridge! $163 per person. Included is transportation, all
tours, lunch, gratuities and guide service for the group activities. Includes a
gift copy of Historic New York: Architectural Journeys in the Empire State.
September
25 & 26 Inside Downtown Tour Celebrating its sixth
year, this self-guided tour takes you inside urban gems, prime examples
of
adaptive re-use and trendy city dwellings.
October 9 Historic
Wellsboro and the “Grand Canyon” of Pennsylvania. Day Tour. Join us
for the
day as we head south to beautiful Wellsboro, PA, known noted for
beautiful elm
and maple trees and wide boulevards with gas lights. We will tour the
Robinson
House, the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center and Pine Creek Gorge in
Tioga
State Park. $142 pp, includes transportation, all tours, lunch,
gratuities and
guide services.
October 10
East Avenue
Stroll: The Gilded Age. Join Architectural Historian Cynthia Howk for a
walking tour of Rochester's historic East Avenue corridor, home to some of
Rochester's grandest homes. Cynthia will take you on a discovery of the
beautiful, the unusual, the elegant and the eclectic. Those who have been on the
tour with Cynthia know you’re in for an educational and entertaining look at the
“architectural life styles of the rich and famous” along Rochester’s grand
boulevard. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $16 for Landmark Society members; $18 for
non-members. To register, please call (585) 546-7029
x10.
October 16,
17, 23 & 24 Ghost
Walk This ever-popular Halloween event revives true, gory tales
from
Rochester's past told by "recently returned Rochesterians" in period costumes.
Lantern-bearing guides lead participants under the cloak of darkness to each
performance then back to the church for Halloween refreshments.
November
22 Historic
Preservation Awards & Annual Meeting The Landmark Society
honors some
of the area's best examples of restoration and care of historic
structures. To
nominate a candidate or property for an historic preservation award,
contact
chowk@landmarksociety.org. Free.
December 5 Corn
Hill Holiday Tour Beautifully-decked out homes in one of the best
country's
preserved 19th-century residential neighborhoods are the perfect way to
kick
off the month of December and bring some holiday cheer.