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Win Prizes to Local Establishments!

Enter for a chance to win local prizes by participating in our Virtual Museum Scavenger Hunt, now through August 31, 2026.

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Felix at Granger Homestead

Finger Lakes Virtual Museum

Many states within the U.S. have commemorated historic people, places, things or events through means of historic markers, monuments, and plaques. Often, these signs only give you a very small glimpse into a much larger story. 

With the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum, you'll be able to learn more of the story as the history of Ontario County, N.Y comes to life. This outdoor “museum” is accessible at your fingertips from dusk to dawn with your cell phone being a tool to tie together “what happened here” as far back as the 1600s. Through QR codes, augmented reality, and multimedia experiences you'll have an interactive experience with historic figures, artifacts, and much more. 

 

Download the App to Start Your Journey!

A Peak at Historic Markers in the Virtual Museum

Historic Marker of Susan B Anthony in front of the Ontario County Courthouse.

Susan B. Anthony, Canandaigua

Scavenger Hunt Contest
Saturday, April 25 - Monday, August 31, 2026

Take the next step in experiencing Ontario County’s history with the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum Scavenger Hunt. This countywide hunt invites participants to start exploring these sites in person and share their journey along the way. Kicking off at our launch event and running through May 25, the scavenger hunt encourages discovery, creativity, and a bit of friendly competition as you travel to virtual museum sign locations, capture your journey, and enter for a chance to win local prizes.

Women taking a photo with a custom trading card at a matching historic marker

How to Participate:

  • Find historic sign locations on the Virtual Museum by downloading the app.

  • Take a photo of yourself with each sign you visit.

  • Share your photos and tag us on Instagram (@VisitFLX) or Facebook (@Visit Finger Lakes) and use #VisitFLXHistoryHunt.

    • ​Be sure your post/account is public so we can see it in order to count your entry!

Entries & Prizes:

  • Earn one entry for each sign you visit and post a photo of. (e.g., visit 4 signs = 4 entries)

  • Earn five entries when you visit the location that matches your trading card.

    • Need more trading cards? Pick them up at our office located at 19 Susan B. Anthony Lane, Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424. 

  • All entries must be submitted by Monday, May 25, 2026.

  • Entries will be entered into a random drawing to win prizes from local Ontario County businesses

    • General Admission Tickets to Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion

    • (1) Year Membership to Ganondagan State Historic Site and Seneca Art and Culture Museum

    • VIP Tasting Tickets at Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars & Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

    • Tickets to a Choir Show at The Smith

    • Brewery Ardennes Gift Card

    • General Admission Tickets to RMSC Cumming Nature Center

    • Two (2) tickets to Roseland Mini Golf

    • Two (2) tickets to Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

    • Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum gift basket with Gideon II Membership, NARM membership, Granger tote bag, Granger Homestead mug, and more

    • Wizard of Clay gift bag with 1 Wizard of Clay reusable tote bag, 1 t-shirt, 2 EggelBakers, 2 ceramic plates with the Finger Lakes

    • Admission for 4 to the AWA Communications Technology Museum and a book of the history of broadcast radio, “Radioola"

Thank you to our prize sponsors!

Finger Lakes Virtual Museum, Scavenger Haunt Prize Sponsors

Official sweepstakes guidelines can be found, here.

Find a historic marker and start exploring!

Learn more about the themes you can expect to see in the Virtual Museum

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Trailblazers

These are the innovators: the ambitious, the restless and energetic. Their strong drive for their principles, or the tasks at hand, are what propelled them forward into the history books– for not only our area, but for our nation.

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Changemakers

Ontario County has played host to many notable change-agents. These signs are dedicated to relentless advocates in fighting for diversity, equity, women's rights, and temperance.

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Pathways

Linking people, ideas, and innovations over time have made Ontario County a mecca for pathways to progress. First the connections were by pathways, then waterways to rail, and then, modern byways. 

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Land and Lakes

Our Finger Lakes region is a timeless treasure — from its formation by glaciers more than two million years ago, to the beauty of our landscapes, and our notoriety for fresh water and fresh air.

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Communities

Formed in 1789, Ontario County was never just "government" and "land speculation." Ontario County thrived as towns, villages, communities, and neighborhoods.  

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Farm and Table

The Finger Lakes is blessed with terroir—the right mix of land, water, and sun. Passionate, skilled people make the most of that gift: farmers tending orchards and vineyards, and scientists perfecting seeds, soils, and best practices. 

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Commerce and Craft

Explore the evolving stories of commerce from the hands of masons and local artisans to the development of shopping malls.

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Live and Play FLX

Welcome to life— Finger Lakes style! Explore the charming locations that make up Ontario County's unique playground. It's an invitation to stay, play, and explore!

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Learning Legacies

Discover a region where the pursuit of knowledge has always been a cornerstone of community, fostering personal growth and collective advancement. Our "legacy places" tell the story of educational evolution and the cultivation of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Who Knew?

A collection of fun stories that deserve to be shared! This trail is filled with interesting facts and oddball trivia - and you can bounce from one place to the next and leave joining the "who knew" club.

Download the App to Start Your Journey!