Rochester’s Urban Legends - A Library Talk
Urban Legends of Rochester talk
Free to attend at the central branch for Rochester Public Library, more info to come!
Rochester’s Architectural Remnants - A Library Talk
Sharing stories of architectural remnants and what they once were around the city of Rochester.
Free to attend at the Mendon Public Library.
The Rochester Subway - A Library Talk
An engaging discussion on the history of the Rochester Subway system.
Free to attend at the Mendon Public Library.
Parks of Rochester - A Library Talk
An engaging discussion on the history of green space in Rochester and our revered park system.
Free to attend at the Mendon Public Library.
Rochesters Black History - A Library Talk
An engaging discussion on Black History in Rochester.
Free to attend at the Ogden Farmers Library.
Rochester Womens History - A Special Presentation
This will be a virtual zoom presentation during the Historical Society’s monthly meeting. More info can be found here: https://hfmhistorical.org/monthly-programs/
Cemeteries of Rochester - A Library Talk
An engaging and spooky discussion of Rochester’s history with death and how we’ve honoured our dead.
Free to attend at the Mendon Public Library.
Urban Legends of Rochester - A Library Talk
An engaging survey of urban legends that have grown within the history and cultures of the Genesee River Valley, with some you may know, and most you may not. Dive into the spookier side of Rochester stories and discover there is more to the Flour City than just our famed White Lady.
Free to attend at the Winton Branch Public Library.
Mayday Underground
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Free to attend at the Winton Branch Public Library.
Hidden History Walking Tour :: Center City East
Hosted through the Rochester Brainery, two tours:
10am-12pm
1pm-3pm
Click for more info!
Hidden History Tour :: Walk/Boat Rochester!
Hosted through the Rochester Brainery with Corn Hill Navigation:
10am-12:30pm
Click for more info!
Hidden History Walking Tour :: Upper Monroe
Hosted through the Rochester Brainery, two tours:
10am-12pm
1pm-3pm
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Hidden History Walking Tour :: Park Ave
Hosted through the Rochester Brainery, two tours:
10am-12pm - tickets here
1pm-3pm - tickets here
Discover the history and stories hidden within places you walk by every day. Join me on a Hidden History walking tour of the Park Avenue neighborhoods. People, events, inventions, folklore, athletics, urban legends, and more will be featured in this survey of Rochester and its fascinating history hiding in plain sight.
Please note: This is a 2.5-mile walking tour on flat or very gradually inclined pavement, sidewalks, and public park pathways. It is accessible to mobility aids. You are encouraged to bring your own personal water bottle to stay hydrated. This class will run rain or shine. Please wear appropriate clothes for the weather and walking shoes.
