The library will be hosting a week long book sale in our basement located at 7169 Main Street, Ovid, NY. Monday, September 14th - Saturday, September 19th, during normal library hours. Prices are listed on our flyer. The last two days of the sale (Friday & Saturday) the remaining books will be sold for $5.00… MoreEdith B Ford Memorial Library Book Sale
On this tour you will learn how Rose Hill Mansion was restored to become the museum it is today. We will discuss the on-going research involved in preserving Rose Hill’s buildings and landscape. Explore how Rose Hill property owners altered, removed, or added to the property throughout the years to meet their changing needs. This… MorePreserving Rose Hill—A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Join Historic Geneva for a special behind-the-scenes tour of Rose Hill Mansion. These tours are not the same as our regular tour. They are an opportunity for visitors to see and learn about areas of the house not usually accessible to visitors, including the basement and belvedere (the square tower on the roof). Admission for… MoreBehind-the-Scenes Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Enjoy afternoon tea at Rose Hill Mansion. The traditional tea service will feature a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. During the tea service, Historic Geneva staff will lead a program about life during the 1800s. During the 1800s, illness and death were a part of everyday life. Few families were spared from… MoreAfternoon Tea at Rose Hill: Mourning Customs of the 1860s
On this tour you will learn how Rose Hill Mansion was restored to become the museum it is today. We will discuss the on-going research involved in preserving Rose Hill’s buildings and landscape. Explore how Rose Hill property owners altered, removed, or added to the property throughout the years to meet their changing needs. This… MorePreserving Rose Hill—A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Step back in time at Civil War Day at Rose Hill Mansion! Meet reenactors from Reynolds' Battery and the 148th New York Volunteer Infantry as they bring Civil War history to life. Explore a Union camp, watch a cannon-firing demonstration, visit a working reproduction battery forge and sutler's wagon, and tour the first floor of… MoreCivil War Day
Join Historic Geneva Curator John Marks for a guided tour of a portion of the historic Old Seneca No. 9 Church Cemetery. Founded in 1807 as the Associate Reformed Church of Seneca, the cemetery is the final resting place of early local families, including the Stanley, Latta, and Charlton families. Discover the history of the… MoreSeneca No. 9 Church Cemetery Tour
Join Historic Geneva Curator John Marks for a captioned slide show featuring images of railroads in Geneva. From 1841 to the present day railroads have been an important piece of the city’s infrastructure, come see what it looked like in the past! Come in any time, stay as long as you like! The slides will… MoreHistory Happy Hour: Railroads in Geneva
The Return of Edward Keeler: A Murder Mystery Dinner An unsolved murder. A restless ghost. A room full of suspects. Can you solve the case? Join the Seneca Falls Historical Society for The Return of Edward Keeler, a murder mystery dinner adapted from The Ghost of Jeb Taylor by Eileen Moushey. Enjoy an evening of… MoreA Murder Mystery Dinner: The Return of Edward Keeler
Experience Rose Hill Mansion as never before during this special after-hours tour on Victorian death and mourning. Explore the customs, traditions, and rituals surrounding loss in the 19th century as the mansion is transformed into a house in mourning. Learn the story of young Otis Swan, view historic mourning artifacts, and enjoy refreshments after the… MoreMourning Otis: A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Experience Rose Hill Mansion as never before during this special after-hours tour on Victorian death and mourning. Explore the customs, traditions, and rituals surrounding loss in the 19th century as the mansion is transformed into a house in mourning. Learn the story of young Otis Swan, view historic mourning artifacts, and enjoy refreshments after the… MoreMourning Otis: A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Come join us for your holiday shopping! There will be a variety of artisans and vendors on hand this year. There will be a silent auction for the class of 2027 as well.
