Upcoming Events
Pure Native
Tuesdays - Sundays | April 15th - May 11, 2025
Time dependent on day
Friends of Ganondagan is proud to collaborate with Geva Theatre for the upcoming play, Pure Native. Written by Tuscarora playwright, Vickie Ramirez it follows Brewster on his return home back to Rez in Upstate New York. A must see production with special programming throughout the duration of the play. See event page for special dates and a Friends of Ganondagan discount.
Price:
$30 - $73 before community discount (must use code)
Location:
Geva Theatre | 75 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester, NY 14607
Bark Longhouse Opens for Spring 2025
Thursday | May 1, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM
Our Seneca Bark Longhouse provides opportunities to educate visitors about Haudenosaunee life and culture, both in the 17th century and the present. It is open seasonaly May-October. October 31st is the last day to visit the Bark Longhouse for the 2024 season, it will re-open on May 1st, 2025.
Price:
Included with admission
Location:
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Birding Walk
Saturday | May 31, 2025
8 AM
Join birding leaders, Amy Kahn & Neil Reilly for birding hike at Ganondagan!
This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types travelled through. Ganondagan has miles of trails for the leaders to choose from. We will walk wide mown or packed dirt trails through fields, woods, and shrubland.The round trip is around 2 miles and includes some hills. Restroom facilities are available at the Seneca Art & Culture Center at the end of the trip.
Meet at 8 AM at the Seneca Art & Culture Center main parking lot.
Price:
FREE
Location:
Meet at 8 AM at the Seneca Art & Culture Center main parking lot. 7000 County Rd 41, Victor, NY
All Ages Birding Field Trip
Saturday | June 7th, 2025
10 AM
Join birding leaders, Amy Kahn & Neil Reilly for this all ages birding hike at Ganondagan! (Age 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types travelled through. Ganondagan has miles of trails for the leaders to choose from. We will walk wide mown or packed dirt trails through fields, woods, and shrubland.The round trip is around 2 miles and includes some hills. Restroom facilities are available at the Seneca Art & Culture Center at the end of the trip.
Price:
FREE
Location:
Meet at 10 AM at the Seneca Art & Culture Center main parking lot. 7000 County Rd 41, Victor, NY
Indigenous Music & Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday | July 26-27, 2025
Experience the 2025 Indigenous Music & Arts Festival, featuring award-winning musician Derek Miller(Mohawk) and actor/blues icon Gary Farmer (Cayuga), alongside Haudenosaunee social dancing, storytelling, and our special guests; artists and performers from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Enjoy artist demonstrations, a Native American Arts Market, children’s activities, raffles, Indigenous cuisine, live interviews, and guided gallery and walking trail tours. Celebrate culture, creativity, and connection at this unforgettable event!
We are accepting vendor application for Indigenous artists and food vendors. Please contact aimee@ganondagan.org for more information.
Price:
Location:
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Wellness Programs
Our partners offer wellness classes located on the beautiful grounds of Ganondagan.
Spring Taiji & Qigong at Ganondagan with Dr. Kathy Gill
Tuesdays | 11 AM - 11:45 AM
Series Dates: March 18 - June 24. No class on May 6
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes
The ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qi gong combine slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises bringing relaxation, peace and balance to mind, body and spirit and can also send that same energy out in all directions to all beings. Join us for a series of classes that introduces people to the first several movements of a Yang-style form. Taiji quan and qigong practice is suitable for experienced players and people new to the concepts.
Instructor: Master Kathleen M. Gill, Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist with forty years of experience in stress management and health promotion. She was granted the title in 2014 by her Grandmaster William C. C. Chen. She tells her clients and students that the best method of relaxation is the one you practice every day - and taiji quan (Tai Chi) and qigong is that method for her.
Questions - Please contact Kathy kmgillphd@aol.com
Location:
In cold or rain, Taiji will take place indoors - Meet inside front door of Seneca Art & Culture Center, class will take place in the auditorium
During warmer weather, Taiji will take place outdoors behind the Seneca Art & Culture Center, up the hill, by the apple tree
Free - Sliding scale, suggested donation of $5 - $15 in support of Friends of Ganondagan
Yoga at Ganondagan
Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
There will be no classes on: July 1, 3, 5 & 8th, or August 7 & 9th
Classes are located at the Grasslands Yoga Circle off Rt 444 (park in the lot across from the Silverton Glenn development-take a right down the path and then at the fork follow the left path up the hill to the circle). During inclement weather classes will take place indoors at the Seneca Art & Culture Center auditorium. No pre-registration needed. Bring your own mat, props, water bottle.
For questions regarding Alison's classes, call or text (585)-295-3994
Location:
Grasslands Yoga Circle off Rt 444
Inclement Weather Location:
Seneca Art & Culture Center
Free/Donation based to help support Friends of Ganondagan with a sliding scale of $5-$20