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2020 Collection Reflections
Artifact donation highlights in 2020 -
Who Knew?
What do toilet paper, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer and a product first patented in 1797 have in common? -
My Geneva is…
For a commuter, Geneva is its built environment, especially the roadways. -
My Geneva Is …
For our archivist, her Geneva is cold Sunday mornings at the Geneva Rec Center -
Holiday Market
Join the Historical Society for a "Holiday Market." -
On the Importance of City Directories
Brief history of city directories and the usefulness of directories in conducting research -
19th-Century Corsets
In Part II of our series on corsets, we look at changes in 19th-century corsets and an example from the Geneva Historical Society collection. -
My Geneva Is….
For our curator his Geneva is Geneva History Museum and Lake Drum Brewing. -
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Part 2
A selection of veterans buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery -
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Part 1
Overview the history of St. Patrick's Cemetery and some of its residents -
The Ballot Box in New York State
Brief timeline of voting history in New York State -
What’s In A Name? Geneva’s Street Names
The stories behind some of Geneva’s street names -
Geneva’s Close Election of 1903
Look back at Geneva’s controversial mayoral election of 1903. -
#museumalphabet, Part 2
Suggestions from the social media campaign #museumalphabet. -
Memories of Geneva Rollerdrome
A brief history and memories of the Geneva Rollerdrome. -
Zucchini: Its History and Uses
An over abundance of zucchini, led to curiosity about its history. -
PB Oakley
Brief biography of photojournalist PB Oakley. -
#museumalphabet, Part 1
Suggestions from the social media campaign #museumalphabet. -
Salvation Army
Chronicle of the Salvation Army’s presence in Geneva. -
Alcott Beardsley, Teacher and Musician
A brief biography of teacher and musician Alcott Beardsley -
Puzzling During a Pandemic: America’s 3rd Puzzle Craze
A brief history of the jigsaw puzzle crazes in the United States. -
Geneva’s Stories
A collection of the Historical Society's digital content that explores Geneva’s diverse stories. -
The Early History of the Corset
The early history of corsets is tied to morality and the ideal figure in fashion. -
What’s Next? Future Historic Preservation in Geneva
Discussion of future historic preservation in Geneva. -
We Are Ready, Are You?
Re-opening plans for the Historical Society properties. -
Vacation In Your Own Backyard
Activities that can be done Geneva throughout the summer -
“Waiting Time”
"View waiting time as a gift of time." -
Things I Miss
Musings on things missed during the pandemic. -
Staying At Home
The City Historian reflects on staying home during the pandemic. -
When You Can’t Find The Words
The Historical Society addresses the protests occurring across the country. -
Thoughts From Quarantine
Our office manager shares thoughts on the quarantine. -
At the Intersection of Public History and Public Health: My Pandemic Experience
When public history meets public health. -
What is an Archivist Without Their Archives?; or Why Archivists are Up on their Tetanus
Our archivist working from home during the pandemic -
Memory and the Pandemic Experience
If you want to remember what is happening now, what you think about COVID-19, make a record now. -
Historic Preservation Month
Review of recent historic preservation projects in Geneva. -
Meet Gerald and Viacita Fowler, Part 2
Viacita Folwer and her work in Geneva -
Living in a Digital World
A public historian adjusts to working in the new "normal." -
The Romance of Rural Living vs the Reality
The pluses and minuses of living in the country -
Everyone Has A Story To Tell
The Executive Director shares her pandemic story. -
Dissected Maps: The Origins of Jigsaw Puzzles
Discover the early history of jigsaw puzzles. -
Meet Gerald and Viacita Fowler, Part 1
Gerald Folwer and his work at the Schine theatres in Geneva. -
“Likes to Draw Pictures:” Mary Flanigan Gauerke
Brief biography of cartoonist Mary Flanigan Gauerke. -
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Join the Historical Society for its first ever jigsaw puzzle competition. -
New York City Trip
Enjoy a three-day trip to the Big Apple! -
“A Jewel of an Actress:” Emily Bancker in Geneva
Emily Bancker's performances at the Smith Opera House in the 1890s. -
A Brief History of the T-Shirt
A history of the "plain white t-shirt." -
Edwin Becker: Inventor, Poet and Engineer
Brief biography of Edwin Becker -
2019 By Number
Overview of the Historical Society's 2019 activities -
A New Year’s Wish for More Artifacts
An appeal for artifacts. -
Concealed Shoes
The phenomenon of concealed shoes. -
Brookside Cemetery
Brief history of Brookside Cemetery. -
2019 Year in Review
Overview of 2019 in photos.
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.