Hometown

Wrap yourself in the warmth of home with the Hometown Towel, personalized for Webster. This everyday essential celebrates the true meaning of comfort—a feeling of belonging, the place where you're always surrounded by those you love.

Crafted for both function and sentiment, this kitchen towel brings a touch of heart to your daily routine. Whether drying dishes or wiping counters, it's a gentle reminder of what home really means. Perfect for personal use or as a meaningful gift for someone special.

Celebrate where you're from with this cozy crewneck pullover sweatshirt. Featuring the definition of "hometown" paired with a custom Webster, New York callout, it's the perfect way to show pride in your roots.

Crafted from soft, comfortable fabric, this versatile piece layers easily and works for casual everyday wear or as a meaningful gift for anyone with ties to Webster. 

Wrap yourself in hometown pride with this dark gray hooded sweatshirt from our Hometown Collection. Featuring the definition of "Hometown" with a nod to Webster, NY—where our  roots run deep—this cozy layer celebrates the places and communities that matter most. Perfect for everyday wear, road trips back home, or showing your local love. Soft, comfortable, and meaningful.

Say it with a towel celebrating the Finger Lakes! This versatile kitchen towel brings the essence of New York's renowned wine region, rolling vineyards, pristine glacial lakes, and artisanal craftsmanship into your home. 

Each 100% cotton towel is printed by hand, one at a time, and gets softer with each wash. Containing durable fabric and print, these absorbent towels will be the workhorse of your kitchen.

Wrapped around a loaf of fresh banana bread or a bottle of local wine, these towels are the perfect hostess gift for those who appreciate the beauty of handmade and the spirit of the Finger Lakes.

COLD WASH/WARM DRY: Machine wash in cold water and warm dry. This will help to protect the life of the fabric and the shape of your towel.

Product Dimensions: 20"x25"

Serve in style with this handcrafted New York state serving board. Perfectly sized at 13" x 10", it's ideal for charcuterie, cheese, and appetizers. 

Crafted from solid Oregon red alder, this board brings warmth and natural character to your table. To keep it looking its best, hand wash with warm soapy water, dry immediately, and stand upright to air dry. Occasionally wipe with mineral oil to maintain the wood's rich finish.

Bring playful charm to your table with this apple-shaped serving board, designed to delight. The solid Oregon red alder board pairs beautifully with a hand-painted ceramic bowl and stainless-steel spreader knife; everything you need to serve cheeses, fruits, dips, and spreads with style.

Dimensions: 12" × 10" × 1.25"

Materials: Oregon red alder wood, hand-painted ceramic bowl, stainless steel spreader blade.

Rochester is known as the cultural capital of Western New York because of its world class museums, music, and more. Take your own tour of this affordable, accessible gem with 100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die, a local’s lowdown on what makes this place so remarkable no matter the month or the weather.

Explore the arts scene by learning how the city became the birthplace of amateur photography or by dancing at one of the world’s largest jazz festivals. Get playful at the world’s largest toy store or thumb through the largest vinyl record collection in the Northeast. The picture-perfect canalside villages along the Genesee River provide the ideal landscape for adventure and contemplation whether it’s by the 96-foot waterfall or the Erie Canal along the city’s southern border.

Follow in the footsteps of historical icons like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Round out your visit with some of Rochester’s best food, maybe even the iconic, celebrity-endorsed “Garbage Plate,” which is as messy as it sounds.

With insider tips and suggested itineraries by subject and season, freelance journalist and author Robin L. Flanigan takes you on a whirlwind tour from the obvious to the obscure of the place she proudly calls home. From the heart of the city all the way to Lake Ontario, this comprehensive guide to Rochester will have you planning your next visit right away.

Secret Rochester: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is a reference book like no other, offering a rare, sharply detailed glimpse into what makes this city so intriguing.

Meet a shy, 21-year-old hotel maid who secured the right to vote for all Puerto Rican Americans. Learn how a book written by Frederick Law Olmsted—designer of Highland, Maplewood, Seneca, and Genesee Valley Parks—opened Malcolm X’s eyes to the horrors endured by enslaved people. Discover why inspiration for the design of the famed Mushroom House is tied to an empty Coke bottle.

With short narratives and pro tips, this book takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the past and present. Did you know the cut-out bicycle saddle and reclining shampoo chair were both invented here? Or that you can nab a front-row seat to watch animal exams and surgeries at the Seneca Park Zoo?

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or lucky transplant, may the stories within these pages told by journalist Robin L. Flanigan invite you to become more curious about—and excited to be part of—this place we call home.