Ganondagan State Historic Site
Ganondagan State Historic Site
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The new Seneca Art & Culture Center is an interactive, interpretive facility at Ganondagan telling the story of the Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) contributions to art, culture and society for more than 2,000 years to the present day. The gift shop features beautiful Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) art, jewelry, basketry, clothing, and our heirloom Iroquois White Corn products. A 17th-century bark longhouse replica (open May- Oct) reflects the life of the Seneca people who once lived here. Three marked ethno-botanical and historical trails invite you to walk and learn more about us. Heirloom gardens and fields of native grasses are contemporary reminders of the land's origins. Our festivals and special events share the culture of our people through dance, music, arts, sports, storytelling and other Iroquois traditions. Visit Ganondagan to discover the living culture and natural world of the Seneca people at their historic Town of Peace.
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RoadTakenEM
York, PA269 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Fabulous docent, beautiful longhouse, copious trails, and a cute gift shop. We were there for a little over three hours, two hiking and one in the museum area. Bought white corn flour to try some recipes at home. Have heard much of this history before, but learned new details and perspectives.
Written June 20, 2024
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jeff77664
Downingtown, PA580 contributions
May 2022
Spent about 1 hour on a rain day in May. Very small gallery but we ended up talking to the interpreter for some time. Then went out back to the bark house and also talked to the interpreter there.
Worth a quick stop if in area.
Worth a quick stop if in area.
Written July 29, 2022
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John S
Buffalo, NY879 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
08/07/20 We went to Victor to visit with some friends and of course we needed to do something outside due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
This beautiful building built on site had some interesting facts that were new to me.
It will not take you too long to get through it.
Outside, is the long house replica which was very interesting. We had a very informative docent named Victoria, which did a great job with the background story. Kudos!
What was very interesting in these Indian clans were that they were socially structured as matriarchal. We had a very interesting discussion around that topic and women’s rights.
Very different philosophy indeed verses our European ancestors or other patriarchal societies around the world.
There are numerous well laid out trails to hike with terrain. A great place to go for a walk.
This beautiful building built on site had some interesting facts that were new to me.
It will not take you too long to get through it.
Outside, is the long house replica which was very interesting. We had a very informative docent named Victoria, which did a great job with the background story. Kudos!
What was very interesting in these Indian clans were that they were socially structured as matriarchal. We had a very interesting discussion around that topic and women’s rights.
Very different philosophy indeed verses our European ancestors or other patriarchal societies around the world.
There are numerous well laid out trails to hike with terrain. A great place to go for a walk.
Written August 8, 2020
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Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to review your experience at Ganondagan. We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Haudenosaunee matrilineal society, and how the women influenced the American suffragists. We welcome your return!
Written August 9, 2020
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sket101
lima973 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Very beautiful visitor's center. Interesting introductory movie. The gallery is very informative with a mixed mode of audio, and written displays. If they offer guided tours I would take that option. The grounds and trails appear to be extensive. It was raining the day we were there so we only did a quick walk around.
Written April 24, 2024
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Tah
Singapore381 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Ganondagan is an historic Native-American site, associated with the Iroquois Seneca people. It once was just an empty piece of land, but has been slowly developed over the years so that it now has buildings, exhibits, a visitor information center, walking trails, and fields for events and demonstrations. When there's no event it can feel a little sleepy, but it's still a fascinating source of history and culture. It can even be inspirational. We've always enjoyed our time here, especially walking in the fields and nearby forests.
Written April 9, 2015
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Thank you very much for your review of Ganondagan. We're very glad you enjoy visiting and have found it inspirational--this may be due to the fact that Ganondagan once was one of the largest Seneca towns with approximately 4500 people living there through the majority of the 17th-century. With the opening of our Seneca Art & Culture Center at the end of July, we look forward to year-round visitors for the first time!
Written April 10, 2015
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MiddleEasternFoodie
New York City, New York, USA444 contributions
Aug 2011
We stumbled upon this hidden gem almost by accident, but we were so impressed we intend to return next time we are in the area.
The site has a a beautifully built long house and a short video shows the process of the building of the long house several years ago. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things native american in our tour of the long house.
Different options allow you to hike longer or shorter depending on the time you want to spend at the site. The hiking trails are beautiful and offer meadows, forest and a beautiful stream to cool your feet in. The trails were almost deserted with quiet serenity, feeling like you can be lost in the woods forever. However, the trails are very well marked and easy to hike. It is a worthwhile visit while in the area.
The site has a a beautifully built long house and a short video shows the process of the building of the long house several years ago. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things native american in our tour of the long house.
Different options allow you to hike longer or shorter depending on the time you want to spend at the site. The hiking trails are beautiful and offer meadows, forest and a beautiful stream to cool your feet in. The trails were almost deserted with quiet serenity, feeling like you can be lost in the woods forever. However, the trails are very well marked and easy to hike. It is a worthwhile visit while in the area.
Written January 7, 2012
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rochesterwoman
Rochester, NY419 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
I'm always amazed by how few locals know about this treasure. There's so much to learn… just walk the trails or stand on the hill for a few minutes. The festival and special events are wonderful, fun, and educational… but the real beauty shines through in the quiet of history.
Written December 28, 2014
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review of Ganondagan as a "hidden treasure!" (And sorry it's taken a while to respond to you.) We hope you return this summer (end of July) for the opening of the new Seneca Art & Culture Center, which will enable us to have a year-round presence for the community and the world!
Written April 10, 2015
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Josh S
Rochester, NY123 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
I recommend coming during one of their events. They have a few annual festivals; food, dance, re-enactments, etc. that are all pretty well done. If you go on a random day there isn't a whole lot to see other than the Long House.
Written June 21, 2012
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jojopooh22
Canandaigua, NY60 contributions
Jun 2011 • Couples
I have been to this site as a teacher with special needs students and a s an adult. Both times this Native American site for history and learning was a very good experience. Traveled here for their annual festivities in June. Good place to visit and bring visitors to the area.
Written April 27, 2012
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moochabout
Manchester26 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Thoroughly recommend a visit to this calm and informative museum. Beautifully presented and curated with enthusiastic, respectful and knowledgeable staff. The setting is wonderful and the long house is the jewel in the crown. Recreated with care it really evokes life in the village prior to its destruction and is a fascinating way to learn about the values and way of life, as well as being a lovely space to just sit. The staff enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the displays were excellent. The trails were good too until we were caught in a torrential downpour! Great setting. We would have used a cafe or a vending machine as we had travelled (and the gift shop which wasn't open). Very much recommend.
Written May 4, 2018
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Thank you! Sorry the weather didn't cooperate while you were on one of our trails.
Written September 27, 2018
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Hi there
My husband, children and I are visiting from Ireland at Easter and are really looking forward to stopping here on our journey from new York to Toronto - I'm disappointed that we will miss the long house as the info says it will be closed at this time - what kind of weather have you guys had in late march/early April in recent years - we are trying to decide what we outdoor/trail wear to pack!
With thanks from Ireland
Written January 1, 2018
We look forward to having you come visit! The longhouse reopens every May 1 through October 31. We remove all the objects for storage and safekeeping during the months we are closed to keep them in good condition as the longhouse is unheated. Please know that there is a scaled down version of it in our Seneca Art & Culture Center, along with many other fascinating exhibits. We have a new exhibit opening on March 24 as well!
Written February 23, 2018
Renee S
Clarence, New York
Is this place stroller friendly? Should I use my baby carrier instead?
Written August 1, 2017
The museum is wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible trails outside to the longhouse. So a stroller should be fine.
Written August 1, 2017
Admission cost is: adults $8.00. seniors $4.00, students $4.00, Children (5-11yrs) $2.00 under 5yrs free. The admission price for Nov1-April 30th is a dollar less for all age groups.
Written July 12, 2017
Sorry, there is no restaurant, but the Village of Victor has a number of options.
Written August 17, 2016
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