Residents of Ontario and Seneca Counties can enjoy free admission to Rose Hill Mansion. Tours of the Mansion will run every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. with the last tour at 3:30 p.m. Once a working farm, the house and surrounding grounds are now open seasonally for guided tours. Built in 1839, the elegant Greek… MoreNeighbor Day
Step Back in Time: Restvale Cemetery Walking Tour Join SFHS Executive Director Jonathan Monfiletto for a walking tour of Restvale Cemetery on Saturday, September 12 at 4 p.m. Discover the lives and legacies of some of the notable figures buried there and explore the marks they made on our community and history. “Stepping Back in… MoreRestvale Cemetery Walking Tour
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
