Finnish Heritage Museum — Attraction in Fairport Harbor

Fantastic Finns to meet and converse with, the Volunteer staff have a living memory and are knowledgeable with detailed information about items on display as well as regional connections both local and afar. There is such a wealth of generational history found within the museum archives, with the staff keeping a Voluntary historical Family Record to help people trace their history and better connect to their cultural roots. It is wonderful for our elders to keep connected and for new generations to continue building upon their inherent...

There are so many Finns who settled in the Fairport area that they have their own museum, which was closed today when I stopped by. I did have the opportunity to enjoy the adjacent park that seems to be the end of a biking trail so they have bike racks set up.

The park is lovely, there are tables and benches and even a couple of open power outlets if you're looking to recharge your electric bike. I spent a half hour here making and eating my lunch, enjoying the peace.

Next time, hopefully the...

Our experience was great but I want to apologize on my behalf when Ann asked questions regarding our family ,Ann through her hard work , had a time of it with my brother Gary and my self in our off the wall responses but she was able to get the right response from us , now I’m afraid they know more than myself regarding our roots which started in Finland, thank you Ann for you patience , just lock the doors when you see us coming , thanks again ...