Took a visit to the Canandaigua area again to finish visiting spots I had missed. This Historical Park was my first stop. This Indian tribe lived in the area for centuries and were discovered in the 1600’s by Europeans exploring this area. Here are some pictures of what you will see on your visit.
This is the Museum which sadly was closed on the day of my visit. Contact the site for hours.
However, there was much on the grounds to visit, and learn from. Placards explain the way these indigenous peoples used the land to live by, eating the greenery, and using bushes to make rope.
The Seneca Long House – this full sized model depicts how the peoples lived in the 1670’s and 1680’s.
These pens held animals and provided protection for them.
A spiritual protection for the animals.
The tribe had their location on the top of a great hill near a water source which I later discovered in the walking trails on the property. According to one of the explorers of the area there were 150 houses with visibility on top of this hill 72 miles.
There are extensive trails on the property.
Take a picture of signs like this, however, as a warning signage was challenging to follow. A charged cell phone assists your hike, and there are many on the trails who can guide you. The trails are for the seasoned hiker with many hills and ravines. I became lost so travel in 2’s if possible, however, the trek is one of great beauty on the stellar day I visited.
Let’s end with a picture of the nature garden.
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