Our Events
Summer Tours of the Van Horn Mansion
Sundays, 1-4pm
June 7, 14 & 28; July 12 to August 30
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
The mansion is open to the public for guided tours of all four floors and the estate. Average time: 90-minutes; $5 per person. We start tours as groups arrive.
Parlor Presentations: Colonial-Era English Country Dancing
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, July 7
7pm
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
Jere Brubaker, Curator and Assistant Director at Old Fort Niagara, will showcase a brief history and development of dance in the early days of the Republic. Guests will then be welcome to try some dances from the period (attendance with a partner is not required, and dancing is optional so come and experience the fun of social dancing!). Colonial-era refreshments will be served.
Parlor Presentations: Liberty Teas
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, August 25
7pm
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
Local herbalist and ethnobotanist Kristin Grohman will share her knowledge of Liberty Teas (local plants used as a substitute for tea), with a focus on goldenrod - because of its abundance and high tannin profile, the leaves were a good substitute for black tea! Colonial-era refreshments will be served!
47th Apple Harvest Festival
Sunday, Sept. 27
10am to 4pm
Country Village
2685 West Creek Rd. Newfane, NY 14108
Honoring the annual local harvest, enjoy amazing local vendors and products. Includes food, music, performers, crafters, exhibits and hands-on fun. Come early before popular items and food sell out!
October Candlelight Tours
Fridays & Saturdays: Oct. 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
Enjoy an evening tour where you’ll be entertained by amazing ghostly legends and eerie stories from all over the estate. There's also plenty of chances for feeling and even seeing the supernatural. $18pp pre-sale online.
Parlor Presentations: Colonial-era Life on the Niagara Frontier & Western New York
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, October 13
7:00pm
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
We're welcoming staff from The Forsyth Tavern who will share their knowledge of what life was like for the few who lived in this area at the birth of the U.S., including the many challenges and hardships they faced to survive in what was once wilderness. Colonial-era refreshments will be served.
Parlor Presentations: Six Nations Indian Department at Fort Niagara during the Revolutionary War
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
The Six Nations (or Iroquois Confederacy) was a democratic government comprised of six Native American nations that pre-dates the United States Constitution. Join artist Geoffrey Harding as he shows their impact on Fort Niagara in the 18th century.
Holiday Tours of the Van Horn Mansion
Sundays, 1-4pm
Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
Enjoy a brief look at the mansion and some of its history. Tours feature a look at Christmases of yesteryears. Open to the public, 90-minute tours. Cost: $5pp. Reservations not necessary, we start tours as groups arrive.
4th Annual Vintage Christmas!
Saturday, Dec. 12
Van Horn Mansion
2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Burt, NY 14028
Journey through the Mansion and enjoy a variety of old-fashioned Christmas crafts and games. Each room will host a different activity, allowing you to enjoy many fun moments in a short amount of time. Tickets limited and pre-sale only.
49th Apple Blossom Festival
Sunday, May 16. 2027
10am to 4pm
Country Village
2685 West Creek Rd. Newfane, NY 14108
Celebrate everything the planting season offers. Includes food, music, performers, local products, crafters, exhibits and hands-on fun. Come early before popular items and food sell out!