Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail

Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail. The Jane C. Burdette and Valentine Family Memorial Art of Peace Garden. , Jane Burdette's eternal inspiration, optimism, and ability to foster collaboration are honored through the Jane C. Burdette and Valentine Family Memorial Art of Peace Garden. Displayed within a triangular design, heirloom plants for the Valentine's gardens are focal points. Placed between Valentown Hall, built by Jane's Great-Grand-father, Levin Valentine in 1879 and an old majestic oak (dated 1735); the garden celebrates the history of the Valentine family and continues the original intention of the hall; a community meeting place. Maintained by the Valentown Garden Club, the garden offers a peaceful and historic space to enjoy art, nature or attend cultural programs., The Jane C. Burdette and Valentine Family Memorial Peace Garden celebrates and continues the 200 years of peace and longstanding friendship between two countries that share the world's undefended border. Soldiers from the War of 18 12 camped on the grounds on which Valentown Hall now stands. Nourishment and much needed provisions were provided to these soldiers by "Grandma Town(s)", Levi Valentine's grandmother. The hall and garden are located in Victor New York. Victor, originally settled by Seneca Indians, was officially established in 1812 and was named in honor of Claudius Victor Boughton, a community member, who distinguished himself in the War of 18 12., Valentown Museum, on the National and State Registers of Historic Places, and home to the Victor Historical Society, is located at the north end of a hiking rail that ends at the Ganondagan State Historic Site (ganondagan.org) once a thriving Seneca Village. As well, the nearby town of Pittsford, NY maintains a water access to the Erie Canal. (eriecanal.org) Remains of Lock 62 can be visited.