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No Movies on Sunday
In April 1919, New York State passed an act that granted cities a local option to legalize Sunday movies. A look back on how Geneva legalized showing movies on Sundays. -
Holiday Season
A brief history of the holiday season in the United States. -
Geneva’s Early Woman Journalist: Mildred Jennings
The life and career of journalist Mildred Jennings, one of 20th-century Geneva's first woman journalists. -
December 1922
Happening in and around Geneva in December 1922 based on local newspapers. -
Rose Hill 2023 Season Highlights
Overview of the 2023 season at Rose Hill Mansion -
2023 Holiday Market
Get into the holiday spirit and shop for gifts or decorations while supporting Historic Geneva! -
100 Years Ago: Daylight Savings
A look back at saving daylight, or not so much, in Geneva, -
People from the St. Patrick’s Cemetery 2023 Tour
Overview of the residents featured in the 2023 tour of t Patrick's Cemetery -
Mission Moments
Examples of Historic Geneva's mission in action. -
Kitchen Gardens
Information about kitchen gardens and food in the 19th century. -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery, Part 2
The second article about the history of the Syrian community in Geneva. -
Apple Cider in Popular Culture
As a symbol of a simpler time, apple cider has appeared in popular culture, including paintings, songs, and even a Presidential election. -
The Thompson Family of Washington Street Cemetery
The story of an ordinary family in Geneva's past, the Thompson Family in Washington Street Cemetery. -
Local Authors
Overview of various authors connected to Geneva. -
Reflecting On Family Day
Overview of Family Day at Rose Hill Mansion -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
Miniature Golf in the 1930s
A brief history Geneva’s miniature golf courses -
Houghton House
A brief history of Houghton House on the campus of Hobart and William Smith College. -
Animals at Rose Hill
Brief overview of the animals (past and present) at Rose Hill. -
A Tale of Two Williams
The connection between gunsmiths William Gardner (1793-1882) and William Billinghurst (1807-1880). -
Pass the Ocean, Spin the Top: The Friendship Squares of Geneva
A brief look at the Friendship Squares of Geneva. -
2023 Rose Hill Intern
Our summer intern provides an overview of her experience at Rose Hill. -
New Acquisitions
Overview of the newest exhibit at the Geneva History Museum, New Acquisitions. -
A Digital Dark Age
A continued discussion on the digital world in the context of archiving -
Rhoda Palmer
Biography of Rhoda Palmer, the only signer of the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments who lived to vote, -
Early Geneva Playgrounds
Early Geneva playgrounds provided safe summertime recreation for a growing population of children in the city in the first quarter of the 20th century. -
2023 Geneva Storytellers’ Awards
Honorees of the 2023 Geneva Storytellers' Awards. -
Family Day at Rose Hill
Overview of Family Day. -
Town and Gown at Historic Geneva, 2023
Overview of our relationship with Hobart and William Smith Colleges. -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
We Were Here In 1898: Buildings and Places
Overview of buildings and places around Geneva that existed in 1898 and are still here today -
Another Year Living at Rose Hill
Reflections on the benefits and challenges of living at a historic site -
Teaching Black History at Geneva High School
Experience of speaking to Geneva High School's African American Literature class about local African American history. -
African American Veterans Buried At Glenwood Cemetery
Profiles of African American veterans buried in the Swift Post Veteran’s Plot (formerly Soldier’s Hill) at Glenwood Cemetery -
Francesco Anelli and the Clark Family Portrait
Brief biography of painter Francesco Anelli and the story behind the Clark family portrait in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
Rose Hill Opening Soon
Overview of events, programs, and exhibits at Rose Hill Mansion in 2023. -
Online Collections in the Public Domain
Overview of museums with online collections in the public domain. -
Family Connection Through Printing
Family connections to Geneva through printing companies -
Geneva’s First City Budget
The city's first budget from 1898. -
Reflections on the 2022 Community Survey
As part of the strategic planning process, Historic Geneva rewrote it mission statement and conducted a community-wide survey. The article explores how the survey results are being addressed. -
Volunteering at Rose Hill
Volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion -
Collecting Geneva’s Food Traditions
Help us expand our collection of recipes, cookbooks and documented food traditions. Share your Geneva recipes with us and let us know why they matter to you. -
Hearing From You: The Breuer Hotel
Brief history of the Breuer Hotel. -
The Rest of the story: 1972 Geneva High School Student Walkout
A continuation of the Finger Lakes Times Looking Back article about the March 1972 Geneva High School (Geneva, New York) student walkout. -
Geneva’s Arts Heritage
Historic Geneva’s online resources that focus on the arts. -
This Was Written By A Human
Musings on the latest technology and writing monthly blog articles. -
The Inevitable Woman: Helen Moore Quigley
A brief biography of Helen Moore Quigley. -
Happy Birthday, City of Geneva
To mark the 125th anniversary of the city charter, an overview of how Geneva has changed as a municipality -
Call For Interns
Information about internship opportunities available at Rose Hill Mansion -
I’ll See You in My Dreams: 1920s Records and Record Players
Overview of record players and records sold in Geneva during the 1920s based on ads in the Geneva Daily Times. -
American Issues Forum
Overview of “Geneva, A City of Many Nations,” one of the panel discussions based on the American Issues Forum and held as part of the city's Bicentennial activities. -
2022 Year in Review
Overview of 2022 in photographs.
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.