Step inside a beautifully preserved Greek Revival home and uncover stories from Geneva's past. This guided tour offers a rich, engaging history lesson in an authentic setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels
Wildlife
History
The Geneva Rose Hill Mansion was constructed in the early 1800s and is one of the best-preserved Greek Revival homes in the region.
Conservation
The preservation efforts emphasize maintaining authenticity while respecting modern accessibility standards.
Historic Geneva Rose Hill Mansion
Step inside a beautifully preserved Greek Revival home and uncover stories from Geneva's past. This guided tour offers a rich, engaging history lesson in an authentic setting.
Historic Geneva Rose Hill Mansion is a preserved Greek Revival home in Geneva, New York, open to the public for educational tours and seasonal programming.
The site presents a range of guided experiences that examine the architecture, family life, and cultural practices of the 19th century. Offerings include a one-hour Guided Mansion Tour that traces the lives of the Swan family and their workers, a 1.5-hour Behind the Scenes Tour that explores service areas from the basement to the belvedere (recommended for ages 10 and up and involving stair climbing and confined spaces), and the Mourning Otis Tour, which interprets Victorian mourning practices with a casket display and authentic mourning items and concludes with refreshments in the Carriage House Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
Tours at Rose Hill Mansion center on material culture, historic interiors, and social history linked to the Swan family and the broader region. The property maintains the historic character of the mansion and its ancillary spaces and provides context through curated displays and a visitor center. Visitors should review tour descriptions for accessibility and age recommendations; the Behind the Scenes Tour requires mobility for stairs and confined areas. Located in Geneva, NY, Rose Hill Mansion connects local history with public programs that welcome day visitors, history students, and regional travelers.
Reservations are recommended for popular tours and special programming; visitors can find current schedules, pricing, and visitor-center details through official site listings and the Carriage House Visitor Center. Advance booking helps secure preferred tour times today.
Location
Geneva, NY
Historic Finger Lakes town
Architecture
Greek Revival
19th-century design
Tours Offered
3 Tours
Guided and specialty tours
Age Recommendation
Ages 10+
Behind the Scenes age minimum
Reserve a spot on a Guided Mansion, Behind the Scenes, or Mourning Otis tour — check schedules and accessibility details before booking.
Arrive early
Get there 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to settle in and avoid missing any part of the experience.
Wear comfortable shoes
You'll be walking through historic rooms and possibly stairs, so choose footwear suitable for standing and uneven surfaces.
Bring a camera
Capture the beautifully preserved interiors and architectural details during your visit.
Ask questions
Guides are eager to share stories—don’t hesitate to ask about the home's history or architecture.
Comfortable footwear
Walking around the historic mansion requires comfortable shoes for uneven surfaces.
Notepad and pen
Take notes or jot down questions during the guided tour.
Camera
Capture photographs of the historic interiors and architecture.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit.