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Seneca-Cayuga Canal and the Seneca Lock Navigation Company
A brief history of the Seneca-Cayuga Canal that connected Geneva to the Erie Canal. -
Main Street Improvement Association, Part 2
The second article in a series about the Main Street Improvement Association. -
The Padgham Family
A short biography of Drs. Richard and Ethelbert Padgham and their connection to the song, “When You and I were Young, Maggie?” -
The Mensch Family
A short history of Geneva's Mensch family, including an early hotelier and one of the first village police officers. -
Rose Hill Mansion 2025 Season Opening
Overview of events, programs, and exhibits at Rose Hill in 2025. -
Main Street Improvement Association, Part 1
The first in a series about the Main Street Improvement Association. -
Battery Boys: The Independent Battery
A brief history of the Independent Battery (1879-1923), sponsored by the Grand Army Republic Swift Post No. 94 in Geneva. -
Francis Marion Tuttle
Brief biography of deaf artist Francis Marion Tuttle -
Volunteers Needed at Rose Hill Mansion
Overview of volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion. -
2024 By Number
Overview of Historic Geneva's activities in 2024. -
Isenman’s Ice Cream
A brief history of Isenman’s Ice Cream. -
McBlain Memorial Chapel
A short history on the McBlain Memorial Chapel at the entrance of Glenwood Cemetery. -
History In Progress: Rehabilitating Rose Hill’s Landscape
Like the buildings, the landscape of Rose Hill have gone through many transformations over the years. -
Bicycles and Cinder Paths, Part 2
Part two in a series chronicling cinder paths, or side paths, for bicycles in Geneva during in the 1890s. -
Objectionable Comics or Freedom of the Press
Examining the court case involving Louis Budgar, owner of a news agency, over censorship and comic books in the 1950s. -
Nathan Tappan Condol, Teacher
Nathan Tappan Condol, Teacher -
Preserving History Amidst the Winter’s Chill
Overview of winter maintenance projects at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Bicycles and Cinder Paths
Cinder paths, or side paths, for bicycles in the 1890s. -
“No one hungry in Geneva this winter:” Firemen’s Cafeteria
A recounting of the Firemen’s Cafeteria which operated during the winter of 1932-33 in Geneva. -
2024 Year in Review
Overview of 2024 in photos. -
Geneva 1879: Year in Review
A few highlighted events from the Geneva Courier's 1879 Year in Review. -
Enhancing Aesthetics & Accessibility: Parking Lot and Driveway Project
Overview of the Rose Hill parking lot and driveway project. -
Appleknockers Drum & Bugle Corps Collection
Overview of Historic Geneva's Appleknockers Drum & Bugle Corps Collection. -
Watermarking Images
Explanation on why we are starting to watermark our shared images. -
The Pulteney Apartments
Brief history of the Pulteney Apartments -
Wonderful Season at Rose Hill Mansion
Reflections on the 2024 season at Rose Hill Mansion -
Rex Tracy, Local Photographer
Brief biography of photographer Rex Tracy (1903–1987) -
Form Follows Function: The Octagon House
A short history of the octagon house at 760 Castle Street. -
An 1837 View of Geneva
A view of Geneva published in the October 14, 1837, issue of the Colored American. -
Railroad Accidents and Safety
Horrific railroad accidents were common in the 1800s in Geneva and elsewhere, as technology and speed outstripped concerns for risk and safety. -
Geneva’s First Burying Ground
Brief history of Geneva’s first burial ground -
The Geneva Women’s Free Rest Room Association
Brief history of the Geneva Women’s Free Rest Room Association. -
Cornell Agritech
A brief history of the site Cornell Agritech (formerly the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station) now stands on. -
The Chew Family
A short biography of the Chew family in Geneva. -
A Heartfelt Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to our partners for Family Day. -
Tale of Two Board Presidents: Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker
Brief biographies of Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker. -
The Recent Past in Photos
In 2003 Historic Geneva gave disposable film cameras to fifth graders and asked them to take photos of their surroundings. -
2024 Rose Hill Intern
Our summer intern provides an overview of her experience at Rose Hill. -
Exploring Death and Mourning at Rose Hill
Through an exhibit and tours at Rose Hill Mansion visitors will explore 19th century ideas about illness, death, and common practices people used to cope with them. -
To Strike or Not to Strike
A brief history of labor unions in Geneva. -
A Finger Lakes Staycation
Thoughts on a spending a summer vacation closer at home. -
McDonough Park
A brief history of McDonough Park. -
Family Day
Overview of 2024 Family Day at Rose Hill. -
Box Lacrosse in Geneva
Overview box lacrosse in Geneva from 1933 to 1950. -
Geneva’s Lakefront: 1904 and Today
A 1904 map of Geneva's lakefront reveals the extent of change that has occurred in the built environment and residents' attitudes about it in 120 years. -
A National Reading Club Comes to Geneva
A short history of the Bay View Reading Circle in Geneva. -
Bringing the Inside Outside: Rose Hill Landscape Plan
Overview of Historic Geneva’s plan to interpret and rehabilitate the grounds at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Well House and Garden Shed Roof Project
Brief overview of the well house and garden shed roof project at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Mr. (Geneva) Lacrosse: Dr. Jay Byington Covert
Dr. Jay Byington Covert was possibly the biggest promoter of lacrosse in Geneva. -
The Community Response to the (Geneva) Princeton Plan
The community response to Geneva’s attempts to address racial imbalance in its schools. -
Geneva and the Underground Railroad
The question of whether Geneva was a station on the Underground Railroad has long been a subject of local debate and speculation. -
Four Years Working and Living at Rose Hill
Reflections on working and living at Rose Hill. -
The (Geneva) Princeton Plan: 56 Years Later
A look back at Geneva’s attempts to address racial imbalance in its schools. -
Early History of Lacrosse at Hobart College
Chronicle of the early history of lacrosse at Hobart College. -
1873 Geneva Bird’s-Eye View
An 1873 Geneva bird's-eye view represents a popular art form in 19th-century America and details the city's built environment. -
Jean MacKay Henrich and Pulteney Park
The story behind the statue “Peace“ in Pulteney Park. -
New Season at Rose Hill
Overview of events, programs, and exhibits at Rose Hill in 2024. -
The Early History of Lacrosse
The Native American roots of lacrosse. -
Film Reels and Video Tapes
Overview of the film reel and video tape preservation project -
1925 Solar Eclipse
Newspaper accounts about the 1925 solar eclipse and the unsuccessful balloon ascension. -
Join the Rose Hill Family: Volunteer and Make A Difference!
Volunteer opportunities at Rose Hill Mansion -
Last Picture Show?
Memories of the seeing movies at the Smith Opera House, Cinema (originally the Regent Theater) and Geneva Movieplex. -
What Price Peace?
The formation and activities of the Geneva Peace Council during the 1930s. -
Museum To Temporarily Close For Renovations
Beginning on April 16, the Geneva History Museum will be closed to the public for a renovation project. -
“Eclipse Was On Time:” 1900 Solar Eclipse
Account from the Geneva Daily Times about the 1900 solar eclipse with commentary from local astronomer Dr. William Brooks. -
Unforgettable Memories and Valuable Opportunities: Interning at Rose Hill
Reasons why students should do an internship at Rose Hill Mansion -
Jenny Lind, the 19th-Century Taylor Swift?
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish soprano, is compared to Taylor Swift. -
From Pre-Emption Park to Courtyard Apartments
A reflection on our November 2023 Community Conversation and housing in Geneva -
King of the Comet-Finders: The Legacy of William R. Brooks
Brief biography of astronomer Dr. William R. Brooks (1844-1921). -
Embrace the Hustle: Winter Projects at Rose Hill
Overview of various winter projects at Rose Hill Mansion. -
Stereo Cards in Our Collection
Brief history of stereo cards. -
A Survivor of the Civil War: The Letters of James Pressley Fulton
Overview of the Civil War correspondence of James Pressley Fulton (1843-1919) who served in the 126th New York Infantry. -
2023 Year In Review
Overview of 2023 in photos. -
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.
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.