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Workers at Rose Hill Farm
As we saw last month, the Swans at Rose Hill relied on female workers to do much of the housework and childcare. Running the farm operations required male workers. -
Sustainable Agriculture, c. 1860
Robert Swan's farming practice was what the modern observer could call sustainable. -
Robert Swan Becomes a Farmer
Robert Swan's transition from city dweller to farmer at Rose Hill.
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.