Afternoon Tea Series: The Workers of Rose Hill

Enjoy afternoon tea at Rose Hill Mansion. The traditional tea service will feature a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. During the tea service, Historic Geneva staff will lead a program about life during the 1800s. Each month the program will focus on a different aspect of the Rose Hill story. 

$35 per person.

July 25: The Workers of Rose Hill

The Swans did not live at Rose Hill alone. There were workers who cooked and cleaned for the family. Others tended to the grounds, animals, and crops. Discover the lives of Rose Hill’s domestic workers and farm laborers.

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August 29: A Taste of Rose Hill

At Rose Hill animals and produce were raised for market and meals. Explore the diverse foods enjoyed by the Swan family. Along with farm products, see what was available for purchase at local stores.

September 19: Mourning Customs of the 1860s

During the 1800s, illness and death were a part of everyday life. Few families were spared from loss, including the Swan family. Learn how the Swan family grieved and celebrated the lives of their loved ones.