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 Curator John Marks for a short and informal history program at Lake Drum Brewing. He will share a captioned slide show highlighting a brief history of Geneva’s schools over their nearly 200-year history. Enjoy photos of students at Geneva’s many school buildings over time. Come in any time, stay as long as… MoreHistory Happy Hour: A Brief History of Geneva’s Schools
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
The Tin Can Tourists will showcase vintage camping trailers from every corner of its Northeast Region this September at Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY 14541. The 19th annual Northeast Rally will feature nearly 100 campers in two loops of the former Navy and Air Force training site, September 17-20, 2026. The public… MoreVintage Camping Trailer Open House on 9/19/2026
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
In conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Geneva’s Fall Program Series explores themes connected to the ideals of the nation's founding. The first event in the series will be a lecture by Hobart and William Smith Colleges Professor Matthew Crow titled “The Politics of Memory: Some Ways to Think About… MoreThe Politics of Memory: Some Ways to Think about Jefferson’s Declaration for America’s 250th
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
Visit the home of John and Margaret Johnston, where John Johnston became a vocal advocate of improved farming techniques, including tile drainage. Home to the Johnston family from 1822-1877, the Johnston House features exhibits, interactive spaces, and a research room. The site also includes the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum, which contains a large collection… MoreJohnston House Open House
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
