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Rose Hill 2023 Season Highlights
Overview of the 2023 season at Rose Hill Mansion -
2023 Holiday Market
Get into the holiday spirit and shop for gifts or decorations while supporting Historic Geneva! -
100 Years Ago: Daylight Savings
A look back at saving daylight, or not so much, in Geneva, -
People from the St. Patrick’s Cemetery 2023 Tour
Overview of the residents featured in the 2023 tour of t Patrick's Cemetery -
Mission Moments
Examples of Historic Geneva's mission in action. -
Kitchen Gardens
Information about kitchen gardens and food in the 19th century. -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery, Part 2
The second article about the history of the Syrian community in Geneva. -
Apple Cider in Popular Culture
As a symbol of a simpler time, apple cider has appeared in popular culture, including paintings, songs, and even a Presidential election. -
The Thompson Family of Washington Street Cemetery
The story of an ordinary family in Geneva's past, the Thompson Family in Washington Street Cemetery. -
Local Authors
Overview of various authors connected to Geneva. -
Reflecting On Family Day
Overview of Family Day at Rose Hill Mansion -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
Miniature Golf in the 1930s
A brief history Geneva’s miniature golf courses -
Houghton House
A brief history of Houghton House on the campus of Hobart and William Smith College. -
Animals at Rose Hill
Brief overview of the animals (past and present) at Rose Hill. -
A Tale of Two Williams
The connection between gunsmiths William Gardner (1793-1882) and William Billinghurst (1807-1880). -
Pass the Ocean, Spin the Top: The Friendship Squares of Geneva
A brief look at the Friendship Squares of Geneva. -
2023 Rose Hill Intern
Our summer intern provides an overview of her experience at Rose Hill. -
New Acquisitions
Overview of the newest exhibit at the Geneva History Museum, New Acquisitions. -
A Digital Dark Age
A continued discussion on the digital world in the context of archiving -
Rhoda Palmer
Biography of Rhoda Palmer, the only signer of the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments who lived to vote, -
Early Geneva Playgrounds
Early Geneva playgrounds provided safe summertime recreation for a growing population of children in the city in the first quarter of the 20th century. -
2023 Geneva Storytellers’ Awards
Honorees of the 2023 Geneva Storytellers' Awards. -
Family Day at Rose Hill
Overview of Family Day. -
Town and Gown at Historic Geneva, 2023
Overview of our relationship with Hobart and William Smith Colleges. -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
We Were Here In 1898: Buildings and Places
Overview of buildings and places around Geneva that existed in 1898 and are still here today -
Another Year Living at Rose Hill
Reflections on the benefits and challenges of living at a historic site -
Teaching Black History at Geneva High School
Experience of speaking to Geneva High School's African American Literature class about local African American history. -
African American Veterans Buried At Glenwood Cemetery
Profiles of African American veterans buried in the Swift Post Veteran’s Plot (formerly Soldier’s Hill) at Glenwood Cemetery -
Francesco Anelli and the Clark Family Portrait
Brief biography of painter Francesco Anelli and the story behind the Clark family portrait in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
Rose Hill Opening Soon
Overview of events, programs, and exhibits at Rose Hill Mansion in 2023. -
Online Collections in the Public Domain
Overview of museums with online collections in the public domain. -
Family Connection Through Printing
Family connections to Geneva through printing companies -
Geneva’s First City Budget
The city's first budget from 1898. -
Reflections on the 2022 Community Survey
As part of the strategic planning process, Historic Geneva rewrote it mission statement and conducted a community-wide survey. The article explores how the survey results are being addressed. -
Volunteering at Rose Hill
Volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion -
Collecting Geneva’s Food Traditions
Help us expand our collection of recipes, cookbooks and documented food traditions. Share your Geneva recipes with us and let us know why they matter to you. -
Hearing From You: The Breuer Hotel
Brief history of the Breuer Hotel. -
The Rest of the story: 1972 Geneva High School Student Walkout
A continuation of the Finger Lakes Times Looking Back article about the March 1972 Geneva High School (Geneva, New York) student walkout. -
Geneva’s Arts Heritage
Historic Geneva’s online resources that focus on the arts. -
This Was Written By A Human
Musings on the latest technology and writing monthly blog articles. -
The Inevitable Woman: Helen Moore Quigley
A brief biography of Helen Moore Quigley. -
Happy Birthday, City of Geneva
To mark the 125th anniversary of the city charter, an overview of how Geneva has changed as a municipality -
Call For Interns
Information about internship opportunities available at Rose Hill Mansion -
I’ll See You in My Dreams: 1920s Records and Record Players
Overview of record players and records sold in Geneva during the 1920s based on ads in the Geneva Daily Times. -
American Issues Forum
Overview of “Geneva, A City of Many Nations,” one of the panel discussions based on the American Issues Forum and held as part of the city's Bicentennial activities. -
2022 Year in Review
Overview of 2022 in photographs. -
Where Would You Live During The Apocalypse?
Depiction of a historic house museum in the TV show, The Walking Dead. -
Geneva in December 1922
A glimpse at Geneva in December 1922 through the newspaper. -
Cracker Factory
The third and final post about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. -
Got A Nickel?
Brief history of slot machines in Geneva. -
2022 Holiday Market
The Holiday Market will feature items donated and handcrafted by community members. -
The 2022 Season At Rose Hill
Reflections on the 2022 season at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Geneva Cutlery Company
The second in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Cutlery Company -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery
A brief history of the Syrian community in Geneva, New York. -
Did You Know…
Brief overview of Historic Geneva and its various activities -
The Geneva Shears Company
The first in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Shears Company. -
Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church
A brief history of Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church., -
The Prouty-Chew House: From Family Home to Museum and Work Space
There were many changes involved in transforming the Prouty-Chew house from a house to a museum. -
The Willows Along Seneca Lake
A brief history of the Willows along Seneca Lake in Geneva. -
Successful Community Day at Rose Hill
Overview of the activities for Community Day at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Food and Drinks Businesses in Downtown Geneva
Brief histories of downtown buildings in Geneva, that are currently bars and restaurants -
Over the River and Through the Woods: Loomis Wood
A history of the Loomis Woods. -
On The Cutting Edge
A brief history of 35 Lehigh Street which now houses the Cracker Factory and Miles & May Furniture Works. -
Norman Kent
A brief biography of artist Norman Kent. -
How Did The Victorians Keep Cool During The Summer?
Overview of how the Swan family and Rose Hill workers dealt with the summer heat during the mid-1800s. -
The Rite of Passage for Hobart Freshmen in the 20th Century
Overview of the social rules followed by Hobart College freshmen during the 20th century -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 4
The fourth and final article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
Listening and Learning
Overview of cassette tape transcription and audio reel digitization projects connected to oral histories in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
Community Day 2022
Overview of activities that will be at Rose Hill Mansion during Community Day. -
Fossenvue
A brief history of the summer camp Fossenvue on Seneca Lake. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 3
The third article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
My Geneva Is … Then and Now
Photographs are important to documenting Geneva's stories. One example is the photographs for a lot on Lake Street. -
The Prouty Family Home
Discover how the Prouty-Chew House changed over the Prouty family's forty-year residence. -
Summer At Rose Hill
Summer at Rose Hill with the Swan family in the mid-1800s. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 2
The second article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
Seneca Lake Park: From City Park to State Park
A brief history of Seneca Lake State Park -
A Victorian Murder Trial
Overview of the 1899 murder trial of Michael Houlihan -
Looking Back At My First Year At Rose Hill
The Visitor Services and Program Manager reflects on her first year at Rose Hill. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 1
The first in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
The Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes
Brief history of Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, New York. -
2021 By Number
Overview of Historic Geneva's activities in 2021. -
Spring at Rose Hill
Preparing Rose Hill for the 2022 season. -
Music in Geneva: Jack Bullock
Brief biography of musician Jack Bullock. -
The Battle of the Avenue B Railroad Crossing
When the Geneva village trustees went to war over a rail crossing. -
American Can Company in Geneva, 1901-1989
A brief history of the American Can Company in Geneva (1901-1989). -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
The Lifelong Dream and Short Career of Bernice Gera
Brief bio of Bernice Gera, first woman to serve as an umpire in professional baseball -
Rose Hill Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Music in Geneva: Ken Petersen, Legendary Appleknocker
The story of Ken Petersen and the Appleknockers -
Was Charles Bean a Conman, Part 2?
More mysteries surrounding Charles Bean -
Slavery at Rose Hill
Overview of slavery at Rose Hill -
Cold, Chilly Victorian Winter
Brief overview of winter activities in the Victorian Era. -
Hearing from You: William Holleran, Carpenter
Brief biography of carpenter William Holleran -
Was Charles Bean a Conman?
Was Charles Bean's school for young men real or figment of his imagination? -
New Year, New Season at Rose Hill
New Year activities for the Swan family and Historic Geneva -
Slavery in New York State
A brief history of slavery in New York State -
When Sherlock Holmes, Jr. Came to Town
Who is Sherlock Holmes, Jr., and why did he come to Geneva? -
2021 Collections Year in Review
Artifact donation highlights in 2021.
Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.