James Madison

4th President of the United States

1809 - 1817

Herbert Hoover

31st President of the United States

1929 - 1933

Presidents’ Week Day Camp at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum

An opportunity for youngsters ages 7 – 11 to experience life and history as it was from 1816 to 1930 when the Granger family lived in Canandaigua.  Program events include:

Campers will explore the mansion and learn the historic significance of the Canandaigua area to our country. The hidden spaces including the attic, kitchen, servants’ quarters, and even the basement where the original kitchen was will be revealed. 

Workshops include: Baking historic treats, period crafts, making homemade soap and several other projects.

Attend a formal tea party, dressed in period clothing including photos of the campers enjoying this living history experience. 

Campers will enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride with one of the Homestead’s horses, drivers and restored sleighs complete with warm lap blankets, sleigh bells and hot chocolate following their adventure (Parents and siblings are included in this end of the week event). 

Dates:  Presidents Week, February 18 – 22

Time:   9 am – 12 Noon

Ages:   7 – 11

Place:   Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum

            295 North Main St . , Canandaigua

 

Cost:    $70 Members

            $80 Non-Members

            $5.00 Discount for second child/same family

WE MAKE HISTORY FUN !!!