On Saturday, August 20, 2011, the Geneva Historical Society will present the event “Music and Dance in the 1800s” at Rose Hill Mansion. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From the upper class parlor piano to the inexpensive pennywhistle, people in the 1800s entertained themselves, family, and friends with a variety of instruments, and dancing was enjoyed by all types and classes of people. Interpreters from Genesee Country Village in Mumford will share familiar patriotic and folk songs from America and abroad and teach some dance steps from yesteryear. These one-hour presentations on music and dance will be at 10:30am and 1pm. In addition, there will be activities taking place on the grounds, and the Mansion will be open for special, free, self-guided tours through 2 p.m. The program is free, with funding provided by the Geneva Rotary Club and the City of Geneva. For more information call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151.