2008
Calendar of Events -Call (585)394-1472 e-mail: info@grangerhomestead.org
*R
= Reservation Required.
| Date | Event | Time | Comments |
* |
| January – March | Sunday Afternoon Sleigh Rides | 1 - 3 pm, weather dependent | Call for weekend report of conditions and availability – no reservation required | |
| February 6, Wednesday | Rug Hooking Class | 6 - 8 pm | Cost of $35 covers all materials. Click event link for details. | R |
| February 9, Saturday | Sweetheart Sleigh Rides | 1 - 3 pm | 20 minute ride at the Homestead, a single red rose, sweets for your sweetheart, hot chocolate afterwards. $50 per couple. | R |
| February 10, Sunday | Antique Show | 9 am - 4 pm | At All Things Art, 65 South Main St., Canandaigua | |
| February 13. Wednesday | Loaf and Ladle | Varies, call for reservation | Lunch
or dinner served at the |
R |
|
February 18 thru 22 Monday - Friday |
Presidents Week Camp | 9 am-Noon | Ages 7-11 | R |
| February 20, Wednesday | Locker Hooking Class | 6 - 8 pm | Cost of $45 covers materials. Click event link for details. | R |
| March 5th, Wednesday | Redwork Stitchery Class | 6 - 8 pm | Cost of $30 includes all supplies. Click event link for details. | R |
| March 15, Saturday | Luck of the Draw | 6 pm | Buffet dinner and games to test your luck. | R |
| March 19, Wednesday | Penny Rug Class | 6 - 8 pm | Cost of $30 includes materials. Click event link for details. | R |
| April 2, Wednesday | Primitive Embroidery | 6 - 8 pm | Cost of $30 includes materials. Click event link for details. | R |
| To be determined - call for details | Pysanky Egg Art | Cost of $30 includes materials. Click event link for details. | R | |
| April 11, Friday | Volunteer Tea | 2 - 4 pm | Volunteer informational presentation followed by tea and refreshments. | |
| April 12, Saturday | Volunteer Tea | 2 - 4 pm | Volunteer informational presentation followed by tea and refreshments. | |
| April 13, Sunday | Clementi Piano Forte Concert | 4 pm |
R |
|
| April 19, Saturday | Period Cooking Demonstration | 10 am - 12:30 pm | Explore period recipes from 19th century. Bake from the Granger women and Mary Clark Thompson recipes. Cost: $30 | R |
| April 23, Wednesday | Spring Cooking Demonstration | 6 - 8:30 pm | Explore the history of traditional Spring time foods, utilizing local crops. Cost: $30 | R |
| April 30, Wednesday | Cultural Cooking Demonstration | 6 - 8:30 pm | Learn about the use of bold flavors from China and India . This session features a sit-down meal. Cost: $35 | R |
| May 7, Wednesday | Women’s Council Spring Luncheon | 12 Noon | At the Granger Homestead with speaker Michelle Hamm of Canandaigua Spice Co., catered by Touch of Class $14 | R |
| May 17, Saturday | Carriage "Show and Tell" | 10 am - 4 pm | This event is similar to an auto show and will feature and display antique horse drawn vehicles on the grounds of the Granger Homestead mansion. | R |
| May 18, Sunday | Clementi Piano Forte Concert | 4 pm | R | |
| May 24, Saturday | Women’s
Council “Plain and Fancy |
9 am – 3 pm | Lawn sale of collectibles, antiques and homemade baked goods. Vendor spots available. No charge for admission | |
|
May 27, Tuesday thru October 31, Friday |
2007 Season Opening | Tuesday & Wednesday 1-5 pm, Thursday & Friday 11am – 5 pm and Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm | Tours on the hour – last complete tour 3 pm. | |
| June –October | Fridays and Sundays | By reservation |
Horse Drawn Carriage Tours of historic neighborhoods by reservation (Sunday Grounds rides 1-3pm - no reservation required) |
R |
| July 16, Wednesday | Women’s Council Day Trip | Skaneateles Mail Boat Cruise | R | |
| July 21-25, Monday-Friday | Summer Day Camp | 9am to noon | R | |
| August 4-8, Monday-Friday | Summer Day Camp | 9am to noon | R | |
| August 10 | Country Fair and Chicken BBQ | Old fashion family fun for everyone | ||
| August 17, Sunday | Jazz Brunch | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Fund
raiser featuring local jazz artists, silent auction and gourmet brunch.
|
R |
| September 24 | Women’s Council Day Trip | Merry-Go-Round Theatre | R | |
| September 26-27 | Civil War Encampment | Co-sponsored
with Reynolds |
||
| October 8 | Women’s Council Fall Luncheon | 12 noon | At the Canandaigua Country Club | |
| October 31 | Homestead & Carriage Museum season ends | Group tours, private events and carriage tours available by advance reservation | R | |
|
November 7, 8, 9 Friday – Sunday |
Christkindl Market | Art and Craft faire featuring quality artists wares unique gourmet food and Women’s Council bake sale | ||
| November 7 | Festival of Trees Preview Reception | R | ||
| November 8–30 | Festival of Trees | Hours: Mon – Wed. 1-5 pm, Thurs & Fri. 1-7 pm, Sat, Sun and day after Thanksgiving 11 am – 5 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. | Theme decorated trees, wreaths and holiday décor and silent auction on display in mansion |