Rochester-Avon Historical Society Hosts Downtown Rochester Walking Tours

Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s 2016 Downtown Rochester Walking Tour Schedule

The weather is improving and that means it’s time once again for the Rochester Avon Historical Society’s annual walking tours of historic downtown Rochester. These popular tours are free to RAHS members and just $5 per person under the age of 55 and $3 per seniors (55+) and students.

Rochester Avon Historical Society’s annual walking tours of historic downtown Rochester start May 16 - photo by Michael Dwyer

Rochester Avon Historical Society’s annual walking tours of historic downtown Rochester start May 16 – photo by Michael Dwyer

Bring your friends for what is sure to be an eye-opening and exciting adventure in Downtown Rochester. Each tour meets on the northeast corner of Water and Fourth streets, near the Rochester Mills Beer Co. building, also known as the historic Western Knitting Mills Building.

Look for the man in the top hat. Rain or shine.

Volunteer Rod Wilson is the Man in the Top Hat - photo by Michael Dwyer

Volunteer Rod Wilson is the Man in the Top Hat – photo by Michael Dwyer


2016 Tour Dates:

  • May 16 at 7:00 p.m.
  • June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
  • July 20 at 7:00 p.m.
  • August 19 at 7:00 p.m.
  • September 17 at 1:00 p.m.
  • October 16 at 1:00 p.m.

The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) was founded in 1969 to help preserve, collect and interpret the history of the greater Rochester area for present and future generations. For more information, including a list of upcoming events, visit online at www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org

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