Neighborhood Highlights
Greece Historical Society
Learn about Greece's 200-year history straight from the source at the Historical Society’s onsite museum. Hardcore buffs and researchers can also peruse the archives, including town records, old newspapers, photographs, and more.
The Geva Theatre Center
The Geva isn’t your average community theater. Besides classic plays and musicals, it hosts contemporary dramas, comedy improv, and reading series on controversial topics of the day. Whatever your preference, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
Genesee River Trail
Waterfalls, parks, and a stunning scenic gorge — you’ll find it all along a single, easily accessible 24-mile trail. It also winds through several historic districts worth a quick side trip. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to snap lots of pics.
A Brief History of Greece
Originally called Northampton, the town of Greece was officially established in 1822. The Erie Canal was completed around the same time, and many European stonemasons who built it settled here. It’s believed they also constructed the quaint cobblestone houses that still dot communities around town.
Farms and orchards sprung up over the next hundred years, but focus shifted to industry at the turn of the century. Greece first began to grow when George Eastman opened his Kodak plant here, but really boomed in WWII when factories arrived to support the war effort.
Today, the town continues to expand as families and retirees discover this scenic suburb. With 200 years of rich history behind it, it looks to have an equally bright future ahead.
