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Disasters on Land and Water
Danger on water and land plagued 19th-century Americans. -
The Ice War Continueth, Part 3: Kashong Ice Company
The story of the Kashong Ice Company. -
A Christmas Wish for More History
An appeal for photographs. -
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Elopement in the 19th Century
How the term elopement has changed -
“Modern” Heating: The Mattress Steam Radiator at Rose Hill Mansion
A chronicle of the mattress steam radiator at Rose Hill Mansion -
The Ice War Continueth, Part 2
Tensions in the ice harvesting community -
Geneva School Expansion and Reform
A review of the period of school expansion and reform in Geneva during the late 1800s. -
“A Friend of the Gutted Stick:” Francis “Babe” Kraus
Brief biography of Francis "Babe" Kraus. -
More Trick Than Treat: Halloween in 19th Century Geneva
Overview of how Genevans celebrated Halloween in the 1800s. -
Geneva’s Stories: Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Serves the Community
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 70 years of making a difference in Geneva. -
St. Patrick’s Cemetery: A Story of Immigration in Geneva
Brief history of Irish and Italian immigration to Geneva. -
Geneva’s Stories: Geneva Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Years of Service
From student loans to summer camps to a local grant program, the Geneva Rotary Club has spent the past century serving the community. -
Greek Revival Architecture: The Basics
An introduction to Greek Revival Architecture. -
Why Does New York State Have Municipal Historians?
The story of why municipal historians were established in New York State -
An Original, Almost – George Washington’s Portrait at Rose Hill Mansion
The story of Jane Stuart and her portrait of George Washington at Rose Hill. -
Early History of the Geneva Family YMCA
The beginning of the Geneva Family YMCA -
Rose Hill Food and Wine Celebration
Enjoy the tastes of autumn at our annual fundraiser at Rose Hill Mansion. -
When You’re Shut Out of a Club…Start Your Own
A brief history of the College Club of Geneva. -
Take a Chance on History
Support the Historical Society by purchasing 50/50 tickets. -
William Smith College Athletics, 1972 – Present
Part two of a brief history of William Smith College athletics -
The Novelty of a Find
A box found in the Archives provides insight into village politics during the mid-1800s. -
Rose Hill Community Day
Bring the whole family for a fun day of games and activities at Rose Hill Mansion. -
William Smith College Athletics, 1908-1971
Brief history of William Smith College athletics. -
Modern Day Figure Skating in Geneva
Recollections on being a member of the Lake Country Figure Skating Club. -
The Sporting Life
Enjoy an afternoon at Rose Hill while while exploring sport history. -
Women’s Sports
Discussion on the impact of Title IX on young women and sports . -
What’s a Belvedere?
Answers to commonly asked questions at Rose Hill Mansion - what is a belvedere and why is it called that? -
Beer Brewing in Early Geneva
Find out more about beer brewing in early Geneva. -
Baseball, or Something Like It
The development of baseball in the United States during the 1800s. -
Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Join the Geneva Historical Society in celebrating the Finger Lakes region's breweries in the third Blues, Brews, and BBQ event. -
2019 Annual Dinner and Meeting
Join us for the 2019 Annual Dinner and Meeting. -
New staffer at Rose Hill and Johnston House
Introduction of a new staff member -
Come Out and Play: Sports in America Before 1860
Brief overview of sports in America before 1860 -
Travel with the Geneva Historical Society in 2019
Join the Geneva Historical Society and First Choice Travel for three unique excursions in 2019. -
From Zoology to Metaphysics: College Courses in 19th and 20th Centuries
Overview of courses offered schools and colleges in Geneva during the 1800s and 1900s. -
2019 Trip Information Meetings
Informational meetings about the Historical Society's 2019 trips. -
Childhood Memories of Games and Sports
Local coaches Nan Demuth, Steve Muzzi, Carl Wenzel, Aliceann Wilber, and Mike Hanna share their earliest experiences with games and sports. -
Books and Reading
An appeal plea to read books, newspapers, or magazines in print or electronic format. -
Lessons for Life: Sports in Geneva
Join us to discuss the history and development of sports and athletics in Geneva in the 20th and 21st centuries. -
The Landscapes of F.M. Tuttle
An examination of Francis Marion Tuttle's landscape paintings. -
Almanacks; Or Predicting the Future
Brief history of almanancs. -
2019 Community Survey
Fill out the 2019 Community Survey and have a voice in planning the Historical Society’s future. -
Panthers & Saints: High School Sports in Geneva
New exhibit explores 120 years of high school athletics in Geneva. -
Museum Acquires Two F.M. Tuttle Portraits
Recent additions to the Historical Society's collection help tell one family's connection to Geneva. -
Gossip is Not a 21st Century Thing
Overview of publications from Geneva High School -
What We Learned In School: 19th-Century Schoolwork
What was 19th-century schoolwork like? -
Blanchard Bartlett Walker: A World Traveler
The travels of Blanchard Bartlett Walker through her diaries and scrapbooks. -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part Three
The final part in a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Storymaps
The Historical Society finds a new way to tell Geneva's stories. -
Thank you
Tribute to Karen Osburn and Alice Askins
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.