Welcome to the The Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester official web site. Previously called the Ukrainian Home of Rochester, we have been serving the Rochester Ukrainian American community as a social and cultural center since 1955.
The current building was purchased in 2005 and is located on five acres at 1040 Jackson Road in Webster, NY. Our facilities include a large (250 seat) banquet hall, dance floor, meeting rooms, lounge, picnic grounds, sports field, pavilion and ample parking.
At present the UCC of Rochester provides accommodations for the Ukrainian American Youth Association (CYM), the Ukrainian Arts Foundation of Greater Rochester, and the Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA (Plast).
The Main Hall can seat 250 for dinner. Has closed circuit television sets, dance floor and a raised stage for band and wedding party head table. Hall rentals start at $300.00. Call 585-872-0240 for reservation and details. Ask about our member discounts.
Stage at 1970 Empire Boulevard
Who We Are: The Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester Inc., is a not for profit organization supported by membership dues, donations, fundraising, and social events. To cover operating costs, our facilities are available to our members, member organizations, their families, their guests and the public for social functions.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester's mission is to provide the Ukrainian American community and their supporters a venue to promote Ukrainian cultural, and artistic traditions, through a social community environment.
History: Originally incorporated in 1955 as the Ukrainian Home of Rochester, the first building was located at 1492 Clifford Avenue and was originally a city fire house. The inside was remodeled into a hall and stage and contained meeting rooms on the upper floor with a lounge and kitchen in the basement.
Used primarily as a meeting place for social and cultural events, it provided the post WWII Ukrainian immigrant community and their children, a place to meet, socialize and participate in Ukrainian cultural and social activities.
The Ukrainian Home of Rochester or UHR housed and sponsored a variety of Ukrainian organizations engaged in cultural, musical, community, and athletic activities. These included: singing and dance groups, a mandolin orchestra, soccer team and volleyball team,
The building also housed the local chapter of the Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) as well as other Ukrainian Organizations.
In 1986, the Clifford Avenue building was sold and a new building was constructed on a four acre site at 1970 Empire Boulevard, in Penfield, NY. Though the name was still officially the Ukrainian Home of Rochester, it was better known as the Ukrainian Club.
The new building had a large stage, dance floor, and a hall which could seat 400.
Main Hall at 1970 Empire Boulevard
Ukrainian Club building at 1970 Empire Boulevard
It also had a large member lounge, rooms for various member organizations, and a main office.
Member Lounge at 1970 Empire Boulevard
The outside area had a volleyball court, deck, soccer field and picnic area.
Due to increasing operating costs, taxes and a dwindling membership, the Penfield building was sold and demolished in 2005, and the current building on Jackson Road in Webster NY. was purchased. The Webster site had previously housed the local VFW Post and as such, contained many of the amenities we required.
In 2008 the name was changed to the Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester to better describes our current mission and purpose.
Our building and outdoor facilities provide our members and their friends with the following amenities:
Full catering and beverage service for: Weddings, Banquets, Bridal & Baby Showers, Anniversary and Graduation Parties, Christenings, Picnics and other Special Occasions. Our premises are air conditioned, handicap accessible. We provide a full catering service with American and Ukrainian menu selections. We also have a full bar with a cash or "open bar" option.
For more information and reservations call 585-872-0240.
Member Lounge: The lounge area and bar has a 60 inch projection TV and multiple smaller ones and can seat 25 to 30 people. The Lounge is open to members and friends on Friday's from 6:00 PM to 2 AM and during UCC sponsored events. Also on Monday's during dance rehearsal.
Lent and Fall Friday Fish Fry: During Lent and in the Fall we serve our famous Fish Fry as well as tradition Ukrainian dishes in our Main Hall. Doors open at 5:30. All are welcome.
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