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
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
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 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
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
