CELEBRATING THE EVOLUTION OF THE REVOLUTION IN MONROE COUNTY

On July 4th, 2026, the United States will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrate this historic milestone with us and experience history where it happened! From being America's first boomtown to fostering the legacies of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Rochester is poised to celebrate and honor all its significant historical contributions to American history. Check back for more information on upcoming celebrations and events taking place in Rochester and Monroe County, and in the meantime, download your very own Finger Lakes Heritage Map and Finger Lakes Commemorative Coloring Book.