the next generation will inherit only what we can save today.

Why join the Landmark Society? Historic places make our communities special. For Rochester, its character is defined by the historic buildings downtown like ‘new’ City Hall, and by our older neighborhoods--the mansions along East Avenue, the charming 19th century homes in Corn Hill and along Mt. Hope, and by our wonderful array of early 20th century homes. And our region is made special by its many important villages and historic communities.

By joining the Landmark Society, you will be supporting an organization that has been successful over many decades in saving, preserving and revitalizing this vital heritage.

Landmark Society members also receive important benefits, including free admission to our two house museums and historic garden, early notification and discounted fees to special events, tours, and programs, a bimonthly newsletter, and discounts on publications and gifts.

The Landmark Society also presents exciting, major events throughout the year. June features the House and Garden Tour; September, our new Inside Downtown Tour; October, the ever popular Ghost Walk and December, the Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes. Other tours and events are organized throughout the year.

Every year you’ll be invited to a members’ event. In 2003 we peeked into several downtown lofts and businesses, 2004 was the lovely canal village of Brockport, and 2005 we visited Canandaigua and Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens. Follow this link to learn about this year's members' event.

Most importantly, as a Landmark Society member you will be helping to ensure that historic resources remain an important part of our future. So, please join us as we work to discover, protect, and revitalize the architectural and related cultural heritage of our region. You’ll be investing in your neighborhood and your community.

Follow this link for membership levels and to join online.

“The act of obliteration is breathlessly swift. However fast history can be made, it can be unmade still faster.” - Henry James