This National Historic Landmark is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the US. It was built in 1839 and features 21 rooms furnished in the Empire style popular during the period. Built in 1839 by Gen. William Strong, in 1850 the farm passed into the hands of Robert Swan. Many furnishings are original to the Swan family, who lived here between 1850-90. Open for tours May 1-October 31, Mon-Sat and Sun, 1-5pm. Admission. Gift shop.
Location:
Highway 5, Geneva New York
Telephone
315-789-3848
Other History nearby:
(Auburn) Cayuga Museum
(Mumford) Genesee Country Village & Museum
(Rochester) George Eastman House Museum
(Hammondsport) Glenn H Curtiss Museum
(Canandaigua) Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
(Hammondsport) Greyton H Taylor Wine Museum
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04/18 Coming to The Geneva area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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