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.
Come and meet aviatrix Amelia Earhart as portrayed by Eleanor Stearns.
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March 7, 2024 (1 event)
Geneva Public Library's Anti-Racist Book Club: Make A Way Somehow
Join Curator John Marks to learn about astronomer William Brooks’ life and career.
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Meet two historic and three contemporary artists of color and learn about their experiences as artists.
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May 10, 2024 (1 event)
Buy-One-Get-One Mother's Day Special at Rose Hill Mansion
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Visitors will work with their group and actors to explore Rose Hill while trying to solve clues and complete their tasks. Program has escape room, quest, and theatre elements.
A high-energy Americana band that plays traditional folk instruments in a style influenced by jazz, roots, bluegrass, and rock and roll.
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June 17, 2024 (1 event)
Washington Street Cemetery Tour
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Bring the whole family for a fun day of games and activities at Rose Hill Mansion.
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August 19, 2024 (1 event)
Main Street Walking Tour
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<a href="https://historicgeneva.org/calendar-of-events/the-fox-sisters-and-modern-spiritualism-2/?mc_id=276402" title="The Fox Sisters and Modern Spiritualism">
Explore the history of the Fox sisters and their communion with the spirit world.
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September 28, 2024 (1 event)
Civil War Day
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Learn about the Swan family's loss of a son and the practices Victorian Americans adopted to mourn their dead in this special tour of Rose Hill Mansion.
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Mourning Otis: A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Learn about the Swan family's loss of a son and the practices Victorian Americans adopted to mourn their dead in this special tour of Rose Hill Mansion.
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The second of our fall programs focused on the theme of death and mourning is "The Good Death: Victorian Mourning Practices" on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Mansion. Historic Geneva's Executive Director Kerry Lippincott will discuss the practices 19th-century Americans used to cope with frequent and often unexplained death. While on… <a href="https://historicgeneva.org/calendar-of-events/the-good-death-victorian-mourning-practices/?mc_id=276411" class="more list-more" title="The Good Death: Victorian Mourning Practices">more »
October 26, 2024 (2 events)
Mourning Otis: A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Learn about the Swan family's loss of a son and the practices Victorian Americans adopted to mourn their dead in this special tour of Rose Hill Mansion.
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Mourning Otis: A Special Tour of Rose Hill Mansion
Learn about the Swan family's loss of a son and the practices Victorian Americans adopted to mourn their dead in this special tour of Rose Hill Mansion.
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October 27, 2024 (1 event)
Tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery
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Learn about some of the newer burials on a tour of Geneva's oldest Roman Catholic cemetery.
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Join Historic Geneva for an evening at Jordan Hall on the campus of Cornell Agritech
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October 31, 2024 (1 event)
Rose Hill Mansion Closes for the Season
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November 13, 2024 (1 event)
A Short History of Geneva Cemeteries
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Learn about the history of Geneva's cemeteries in this presentation.
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November 21, 2024 (1 event)
History Happy Hour—A Brief History of Prohibition in Geneva
Shop the Holiday Market Thursdays through Saturdays for unique decorations and gifts while supporting Historic Geneva. Wreaths, Greens and Baked Goods available December 7 only.
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Learn about Geneva's World War II experience in this Happy Hour slide show program.
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Bring an interesting antique or vintage item to share and discuss.
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Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Enjoy guided tours of West Point Military Academy, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, Straatsburgh State Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and Olana State Historic Site.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
Explore the ways women were able to pursue artistic endeavors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how artists portrayed women looking at art in the mansion.
