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Where Would You Live During The Apocalypse?
Depiction of a historic house museum in the TV show, The Walking Dead. -
Geneva in December 1922
A glimpse at Geneva in December 1922 through the newspaper. -
Cracker Factory
The third and final post about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. -
Got A Nickel?
Brief history of slot machines in Geneva. -
2022 Holiday Market
The Holiday Market will feature items donated and handcrafted by community members. -
The 2022 Season At Rose Hill
Reflections on the 2022 season at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Geneva Cutlery Company
The second in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Cutlery Company -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery
A brief history of the Syrian community in Geneva, New York. -
Did You Know…
Brief overview of Historic Geneva and its various activities -
The Geneva Shears Company
The first in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Shears Company. -
Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church
A brief history of Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church., -
The Prouty-Chew House: From Family Home to Museum and Work Space
There were many changes involved in transforming the Prouty-Chew house from a house to a museum. -
The Willows Along Seneca Lake
A brief history of the Willows along Seneca Lake in Geneva. -
Successful Community Day at Rose Hill
Overview of the activities for Community Day at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Food and Drinks Businesses in Downtown Geneva
Brief histories of downtown buildings in Geneva, that are currently bars and restaurants -
Over the River and Through the Woods: Loomis Wood
A history of the Loomis Woods. -
On The Cutting Edge
A brief history of 35 Lehigh Street which now houses the Cracker Factory and Miles & May Furniture Works. -
Norman Kent
A brief biography of artist Norman Kent. -
How Did The Victorians Keep Cool During The Summer?
Overview of how the Swan family and Rose Hill workers dealt with the summer heat during the mid-1800s. -
The Rite of Passage for Hobart Freshmen in the 20th Century
Overview of the social rules followed by Hobart College freshmen during the 20th century -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 4
The fourth and final article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
Listening and Learning
Overview of cassette tape transcription and audio reel digitization projects connected to oral histories in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
Community Day 2022
Overview of activities that will be at Rose Hill Mansion during Community Day. -
Fossenvue
A brief history of the summer camp Fossenvue on Seneca Lake. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 3
The third article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
My Geneva Is … Then and Now
Photographs are important to documenting Geneva's stories. One example is the photographs for a lot on Lake Street. -
The Prouty Family Home
Discover how the Prouty-Chew House changed over the Prouty family's forty-year residence. -
Summer At Rose Hill
Summer at Rose Hill with the Swan family in the mid-1800s. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 2
The second article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
Seneca Lake Park: From City Park to State Park
A brief history of Seneca Lake State Park -
A Victorian Murder Trial
Overview of the 1899 murder trial of Michael Houlihan -
Looking Back At My First Year At Rose Hill
The Visitor Services and Program Manager reflects on her first year at Rose Hill. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 1
The first in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
The Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes
Brief history of Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, New York. -
2021 By Number
Overview of Historic Geneva's activities in 2021. -
Spring at Rose Hill
Preparing Rose Hill for the 2022 season. -
Music in Geneva: Jack Bullock
Brief biography of musician Jack Bullock. -
The Battle of the Avenue B Railroad Crossing
When the Geneva village trustees went to war over a rail crossing. -
American Can Company in Geneva, 1901-1989
A brief history of the American Can Company in Geneva (1901-1989). -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
The Lifelong Dream and Short Career of Bernice Gera
Brief bio of Bernice Gera, first woman to serve as an umpire in professional baseball -
Rose Hill Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Music in Geneva: Ken Petersen, Legendary Appleknocker
The story of Ken Petersen and the Appleknockers -
Was Charles Bean a Conman, Part 2?
More mysteries surrounding Charles Bean -
Slavery at Rose Hill
Overview of slavery at Rose Hill -
Cold, Chilly Victorian Winter
Brief overview of winter activities in the Victorian Era. -
Hearing from You: William Holleran, Carpenter
Brief biography of carpenter William Holleran -
Was Charles Bean a Conman?
Was Charles Bean's school for young men real or figment of his imagination? -
New Year, New Season at Rose Hill
New Year activities for the Swan family and Historic Geneva -
Slavery in New York State
A brief history of slavery in New York State -
When Sherlock Holmes, Jr. Came to Town
Who is Sherlock Holmes, Jr., and why did he come to Geneva? -
2021 Collections Year in Review
Artifact donation highlights in 2021.
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.