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Celebrating African-American Freedom
Geneva's African-American community hosted a number of emancipation celebrations in the 19th century to celebrate their freedoms while protesting slavery and racial inequality. -
Lighting the Scene
Development of gas and electrical lighting. -
Swine Driver and Pound Keeper for Geneva in 1852
Chronicling the problem of loose animals like livestock in Geneva, New York during the 1800s through newspapers and government records. -
When Hobby Meets Work
How music has been incorporated into various activities of the Geneva Historical Society. -
Intoxicating Pursuits
A brief history of the temperance movement in America, the inspiration for an upcoming event hosted at Rose Hill Mansion. -
126th New York At Gettysburg
The 126th New York Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg
Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.