Centennial Expo at GCV&M

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Decorative black-and-white admission ticket for the 1876 United States International Exhibition in Philadelphia. The ornate ticket reads "United States International Exhibition," "Philadelphia," and "Package Ticket." It is dated May 10 to November 10, priced at fifty cents, and states "Admit the Bearer." The ticket is numbered 17025 and signed by the General Manager of the Department of Admissions. Intricate floral borders and engraved scrollwork surround the text.

Celebrating Innovation from 1776 to 1876: America’s First 100 Years

An expo for the ages! Explore what was brand new, cutting edge, and mind-blowing in America’s first hundred years, who came and went through the Genesee Valley, the shift from craft to commerce, and innovation’s impact on everyday life.

RIT faculty, staff, students, and their families are FREE. Please show RIT ID at the Admission Window.

Genesee Country Village & Museum Partnership endowment, a gift of Phil and Anne Wehrheim and RIT's Museum Studies Program.


Contact
Juilee Decker
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Event Snapshot
When and Where
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Room/Location: Genesee Country Village & Museum
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Room/Location: Genesee Country Village & Museum
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

No

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