Ganondagan State Historic Site — Attraction in Town of Victor

Ganondagan State Historic Site aka Boughton Hill, is a Native American historic site situated within present-day’s Village of Victor of New York (USA). The historic region spans across a total of 569 acres and encompasses miles of trails. Visitors have the option to hike/explore the scenic lands of the site’s past on either of their three marked trails. Ganadogan’s main three interpretive trails include: the Trail of Peace, the Earth is Our Mother Trail, and the Granary Trail. Each trail has informative signage that steers tourists down the correct path while simultaneously educating them along the way about how the Onöndowa’ga:’ (People of the Great Hill), aka the Seneca, once interacted with their surrounding world. The Trail of Peace narrates small bits of the Seneca history & their accompanying oral traditions. The Earth is Our Mother Trail identifies plants and expound upon how the Seneca utilized them. At Fort Hill (the Granary Trail) visitors can take a step back into the past and recreate the lived experiences that a French soldier of the Denonville army campaign detailed in his journal throughout the month of...

What a gem to have this excellently maintained historic reference point in our area, because the Haudenosaunee Native Americans, who the French called Iroquois, were in command of large territory in the northeast, beyond New York State boundaries to the west and south.They have a museum, real long house, and events and exhibits. We have attended seasonally to learn how the lifestyle and activities of this adaptable and hearty people changed with the earth's revolution about the sun. Thus we have enjoyed many great storytellers, original foods, history, and the use of earth's resources. We now know how to cook bear, eat a nutritional diet of carb:protein:fat off little more than a swamp, make fishhooks, arrowheads, insulated waterproof moccasins, beaver felt, deer skin clothes, wampum belts, woven baskets and much more. A perfect experience for all ages. You'll definitely want to come more than once. If you do come for a bit event, expect the parking to overflow even the generous on-site lots. But...

Ganondagan State Historic Site was the site of a major 17th-century Seneca town. At Ganondagan you can learn about the history of the Seneca people. The most memorable part of the site is the replica of a bark longhouse. There is a great museum here as well that displays Seneca art and culture. You can also walk the beautiful interpretive trails here. The museum displays a large collection of artifacts from the Seneca village. They are fascinating to look at. Before seeing the museum it is good to watch the movie, about Seneca culture. The staff was at the museum was very friendly and helpful. They were able to discuss any aspect of the museum. One guide did a great job describing how the game of lacrosse was developed by the Iroquois. With the longhouse the guide was really able to tell a lot of information about it. The museum is great for adults and children. Definitely a great...