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.
In celebration of the city's 125th anniversary, enjoy photos and artifacts from Geneva's previous anniversary celebrations. A Geneva Public Library program.
A program about the diverse people who make Geneva their home, now and in the past.
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March 2, 2023 (1 event)
History Happy Hour—Geneva; Now a City
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A picture of life in Geneva during the 1920s through photos, newspaper articles, and media clips.
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April 27, 2023 (1 event)
Antiques Club of the Finger Lakes: The Shaker Seed Business
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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May 10, 2023 (2 events)
Bedroom Tales Tour of Rose Hill
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A tour about the functions bedrooms served in the 19th century.
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The Case Research Laboratory: Birthplace of Movietone
Discover the story of the sound film developed in the 1920s by innovator Theodore Case.
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May 11, 2023 (1 event)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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May 25, 2023 (2 events)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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June 8, 2023 (1 event)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
This program has escape room, quest, and theatre elements. Visitors will work with their group and actors to explore Rose Hill while trying to solve clues and complete their tasks. The experience takes about an hour.
A tour about the functions bedrooms served in the 19th century.
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Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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June 18, 2023 (1 event)
Buy-One-Get-One Father's Day Special at Rose Hill Mansion
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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July 4, 2023 (1 event)
Rose Hill Mansion and the Geneva History Museum Closed
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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August 12, 2023 (2 events)
Rose Hill Family Day
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Bring the whole family for a fun day of games and activities at Rose Hill Mansion.
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Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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August 20, 2023 (1 event)
Rose Hill Concert Series: Doolin O'Dey
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September 2, 2023 (2 events)
Buy-One-Get-One Labor Day Special at Rose Hill Mansion
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Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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September 3, 2023 (1 event)
Buy-One-Get-One Labor Day Special at Rose Hill Mansion
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A tour about the functions bedrooms served in the 19th century.
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September 14, 2023 (1 event)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
Learn about the history of slavery in New York State and about those enslaved at the Rose Hill property in the early 1800s.
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September 28, 2023 (1 event)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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October 8, 2023 (2 events)
Buy-One-Get-One Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day Special at Rose Hill Mansion
A tour about the functions bedrooms served in the 19th century.
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October 12, 2023 (2 events)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
Explore spots in Geneva today compared with historic images of the same places from the Historic Geneva collection.
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Go from the belvedere to the basement of Rose Hill.
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October 22, 2023 (1 event)
Tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery
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Explore sections one and two near North Street on this tour of Geneva's oldest Roman Catholic cemetery.
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October 26, 2023 (1 event)
Outside Rose Hill: An Exploration of Landscape and Architecture
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November 4, 2023 (1 event)
Rose Hill By Candlelight
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Experience Rose Hill Mansion as the Swan family and their servants would have at night.
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A screening of the film Home: Access Denied and discussion of racial segregation and housing policy in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
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November 16, 2023 (1 event)
History Happy Hour: Objects from Historic Geneva's Collection
Shop the Holiday Market Thursdays through Saturdays for unique decorations and gifts while supporting Historic Geneva. Wreaths, Greens and Baked Goods available December 2 only.
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.
