Administered by the Geneva Historical Society, Rose Hill Mansion helps to tell the story of the social and agricultural development of Geneva and the Finger Lakes Region in the early 19th century. The house and its Empire furnishings exemplify the Greek Revival style and illustrate the lifestyle of the well-to-do families who settled the area. Rose Hill became the home of Robert and Margaret Johnston Swan in 1850, when Swan acquired the house and established an award-winning farm. Many of the furnishings displayed belonged to the Swan family or their Geneva contemporaries, including a magnificent Alexandre Roux Victorian parlor set. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see paintings by Rembrandt Peale and Severin Roesin, a unique 1916 Ford Model T truck, and the earliest known American grand piano.
Date and Time
Thursday May 1, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
The house is open for tours on the half hour Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, May 1 through October 31.
Location
Route 96A, about a mile south of Routes 5&20, near Geneva, New York
Fees/Admission
Admission is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and children 10 to 18. A family rate of $15.00 is available for two adults and one or more children aged 10 to 18 in the same household. Children 9 and under are free. Discounts offered for group tours. Reservations required for groups.
Contact Information
Rose Hill Mansion, 315-789-5151; Geneva Historical Society, 315-789-5151
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