This area saw action in the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Several historical figures made their homes in Rochester or one of the surrounding Towns. In addition to Greece's own Historical Museum, the Rochester Museum and Science Center and the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum provide enlightenment as well as entertaining displays. The Strasenburgh Planetarium, part of the RMSC, is one of the best planetariums in the country and presents shows daily. Festivals and Celebrations Annual festivals include the Greece Summerfest and Rochester's Lilac Festival in historic Highland Park.
Many ethnic festivals provide entertainment in the form of music, dance and comedy.
The large expanse of undeveloped land and the more than 8 miles of shoreline along Lake Ontario is a natural habitat for many forms of wildlife. This abundance of natural land area coupled with many bays and ponds provides many recreational opportunities for the residents of Greece. The 1800 acres of Braddock Bay are used for all types of water recreational activities, and privately owned marinas operate on the bay, as well as Lake Ontario. Camping Several state parks and camping grounds are within short driving distance from the Town. Fishing Greece has numerous creeks, streams and ponds to which the residents routinely avail themselves for fishing.