Located in the home of John Johnston, the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Collection of over 350 different styles of tiles dates from 100B.C. to today is displayed in the restored Johnston House. John Johnston introduced the concept of tile drainage to America in 1835.The museum is open by appointment only. Visitors should go to the nearby Rose Hill Mansion for escorts to the museum.
Location:
Highway 5, Geneva New York
Telephone
315-789-3848
Other History nearby:
(Auburn) Cayuga Museum
(Mumford) Genesee Country Village & Museum
(Rochester) George Eastman House Museum
(Hammondsport) Glenn H Curtiss Museum
(Canandaigua) Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
(Hammondsport) Greyton H Taylor Wine Museum
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11/19 Coming to The Geneva area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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