Upcoming Events
Bark Longhouse Opens for the Season
Friday | May 1, 2026
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 2025 season, it will re-open on May 1st, 2026.
Price:
Included with admission
Location:
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Bird Walk at Ganondagan
Saturday | May 30, 2026
9 AM
Join us for a 2 mile bird walk at Ganondagan with leaders, Amy Kahn and Neal Reilly. Walking the trails at Ganondagan provides a variety of bird habitat allowing walkers to see a variety of birds.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. in the main parking lot situated below the SACC, 7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road), Victor, NY 14564.
Price:
Free
Location:
Meet at the main Seneca Art & Culture Center parking lot
Birding Field Trip for All Ages
Saturday | June 6, 2026
10 AM
Join us for an all ages 2 mile bird walk at Ganondagan with leaders, Amy Kahn and Neal Reilly. Participants ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Walking the trails at Ganondagan provides a variety of bird habitat allowing walkers to see a variety of birds.
Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the main parking lot situated below the SACC, 7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road), Victor, NY 14564.
Price:
Free
Location:
Meet at the main Seneca Art & Culture Center parking lot
Gary Farmer Health & Wellness Talk & Indigenous Food Tastings
Tuesday | June 9th, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM
Join us, as actor, musician, and advocate for advancing media representation, Gary Farmer (Cayuga) shares his inspiring health and healing journey grounded in Haudenosaunee traditional knowledge and culturally affirming foods, in conjunction with western medicine. Gary will speak about how prioritizing Indigenous knowledge informed his wellness journey and how cultural practices led him to improved health.
Haudenosaunee White Corn inspired tastings and recipes, along with Indigenous health & wellness resources will be featured and highlighted throughout the program. This program focuses solely on improving Indigenous health & wellness. Indigenous Community Members Strongly Encouraged to Attend!
Price:
FREE & Open to the Public
Location:
Bausch Auditorium at the
Rochester Museum and Science Center
57 East Ave, Rochester, NY
"THE DOCTRINE" | Film & Talk Back
Wednesday | June 10th, 2026
6 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation at Ganondagan as we screen THE DOCTRINE, followed by a special talk back with Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and director Gwendolen Cates, moderated by Ansley Jemison (Seneca). This free public event invites community members to gather, reflect, and engage with the lasting impact of the Doctrine of Discovery through Indigenous voices, storytelling, and dialogue.
Popcorn & tea will be available
Price:
Free & open to the public
Location:
Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan
Skannoh from Turtle Island - Returning for a final Ganondagan performance!
Wednesday | July 8th, 2026
2 PM
Step into a world of story, sky and spectacle with Turtle Island – with a free outdoor performance for all ages. This stunning work brings the Haudenosaunee Creation Story to life through a giant inflatable puppet, traditional dance and live performance.
Created by internationally renowned French company Plasticiens Volants and guided by artist, historian and educator, G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan), Turtle Island features choreography by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater and is co-produced by Unicycle Productions LLC and Plasticiens Volants.
Price:
Location:
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Indigenous Music & Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday | July 25-26, 2026
10 AM - 6 PM
Experience the 2026 Indigenous Music & Arts Festival , featuring the Zuni Olla Maidens along with Haudenosaunee social dancing by the Alleghany River Seneca Dancers, storytelling, and our special guests; artists and performers Shelly Morningsong (Northern Cheyenne/Scandinavian) and Fabian Fontenelle (Zuni/Omaha) and singer-songwriter, Tonemah (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora). 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!
Vendor applications for Indigenous artists and food vendors are being accepted. 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.
Yoga at Ganondagan
Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
No class: Monday & Wednesday 4/20, 4/22; Friday 5/8; Wednesday & Friday 5/13, 5/15; Friday 5/22; Monday & Friday 5/25, 5/29
Presently and during inclement weather, classes will take place indoors at the Seneca Art & Culture Center auditorium. Starting in June, 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). No pre-registration needed. Bring your own mat, props, water bottle.
For questions regarding Alison's classes, call or text (585)-295-3994
April & May substitute: Bani Aello
March- May & Inclement Weather Location:
Seneca Art & Culture Center Auditorium
Seasonal Location (Starting in June):
Grasslands Yoga Circle off Rt 444
Free/Donation based to help support Friends of Ganondagan with a sliding scale of $5-$20
Spring Tai Chi & Qi gong at Ganondagan with Dr. Kathy Gill
Tuesdays | 11 AM - Noon
Series Dates: March 17 - June 23. No class on May 5th.
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. The seasoned students may learn the complete short form; that and long form are covered in the last 15 minutes so others may leave or observe.
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.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes
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. A sign is posted on the front door of Seneca Arts and Culture Center to indicate location.
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
Sunset Yoga on the Grasslands
Fridays | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunset Yoga on the Grasslands with Victor Yoga Studio. Parking in small lot "Seneca Trail" parking on Rte 444 across from Silverton Glen. Take a right down the path and then at the fork follow the left path up the hill to the circle. Bring your own mat, props, water bottle.
Pre-registration required through Victor Yoga Studio. https://www.victoryogastudio.com
Grasslands Yoga Circle off Rt 444