Granger Homestead

The Granger Homestead is a Federal mansion in Canandaigua surrounded by a large property that includes outbuildings and a carriage house. The buildings contain period furnishings, craft items, and an extensive collection of historical carriages and sleighs.

The property was built in 1816 as the residence of Gideon Granger, who served as Postmaster General under President Thomas Jefferson. The mansion represents an era when the young nation was expanding and establishing itself.

The house displays furniture and household items from the early 1800s, showing how a wealthy family lived day to day. Visitors can see how people cooked, slept, and organized their living spaces.

The property is open to visitors through guided tours that allow exploration of the main buildings and vehicle collections. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds are extensive and involve considerable walking.

The barns house one of the largest collections of historical carriages and sleighs in the region, with nearly 100 vehicles spanning different decades. This collection shows how people traveled before railroads and moved goods across the countryside.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.89760,-77.28680

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41