What do you think of when you hear the name Susan B. Anthony? Women’s suffrage? The abolitionist movement? While these were indeed the issues Susan was most passionate about, many are unaware that she put her life on the line, traveling thousands of miles a year to make speeches intended to change…
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Black-Owned is Good for Rochester. From wine bars, bakeries, revolutionary coffee-brands to trendy restaurants – there are many Black-owned businesses that serve the Rochester community, and many great opportunities to support Black entrepreneurship. Check out this roundup of some of the…
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Photo: Quajay Donnell It’s a new year in the ROC, which means a new crop of local businesses will be opening their doors, celebrating milestones or bringing something new to the city of Rochester. Check the list below and start building your bucket list! We’ve got you covered with upcoming art…
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With so many family-friendly activities to enjoy indoors, you won’t have to worry about the weather impacting your visit. Here are some of the best ways to spend a day in Rochester, regardless of what’s happening outside. The Strong National Museum of Play Set aside at least a few hours and feel…
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Photo: @br.photography.roc While you may assume that winter in Rochester is prime time to hibernate, it’s actually a wonderful season to visit Rochester! Whether you’re young or old, outdoorsy or more of an indoor cat, there’s something for everyone…
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The Holidays are once again upon us, and we all know there are many ways to enjoy the season here in our city. We’ll go out on a limb and say that most won't offer the ultimate combination of glitz, glamour, and ROC history that our treasured George Eastman House will. This post originally appeared…
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1. ZooBoo October 13 & 14 | October 20 & 21 | October 27 & 28 | Seneca Park Zoo ZooBoo, an annual event hosted by the Seneca Park Zoo Society, is held on three weekends in October and offers fun activities that everyone can enjoy! Don your best…
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Each week, I Heart ROC (a Rochester-based blog) interviews locals who love living and working in Rochester. Here’s a roundup of their top recommendations for wintry fun in Rochester! 1. Check out the Rochester Curling Club! There’s a whole community…
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Our teenage daughters have grown up with a fascination of “old-timey” things, and there’s so many ways to explore history in the Rochester area. I wanted to get my teens moving, and created a roundup of living history attractions focused on planes…
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Take a step back in time and live a simpler life at Genesee Country Village & Museum. With an old school house and blacksmith shop you will feel like you are in another century. Genesee Country Museum offers a family fun day that will entertain kids…
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