Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse visitors can climb to the top of the forty-foot high lighthouse, completed in 1822 on a bluff overlooking the Genesee River’s flow into Lake Ontario, and hear the story of our urban pioneers who depended upon the lighthouse and its keepers to safely guide their boats into and out of the developing wilderness. After your climb, visit the 1863 Keeper’s Dwelling and strol
05/02/2026
May is both National Boating Safety Month and National Water Safety Month.
Whether your family is cruising on the deck or jumping off the swim platform, the goal is the same: coming home safe. This month, let’s focus on the basics:
- Life jackets on for the little ones (and the big ones too!).
- Constant supervision whenever kids are near the water.
- Learning to swim as a life-saving skill.
Let’s make some safe, happy memories this May! 🌊🧒
03/05/2026
From the Archives: Brrr! Frigid scene at Genesee East Pierhead Light, NY on Lake Ontario circa 1910. Note the man in the photo standing at the base of this ice monster.
02/28/2026
From the Archives: Miserable winter conditions at the Genesee West Pierhead Light and fog signal building, NY on Lake Ontario circa 1908. None of these structures exist today.
02/03/2026
The color in this image is stunning. This is the view from the Charlotte Lighthouse with orange & pink clouds & snow streaks overtop green water. It looks like a painting!
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70 Lighthouse Street
Rochester, NY
14612
Opening Hours
| Friday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
