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Opening Rose Hill Mansion For The Season
A comparison between Historic Geneva staff preparing Rose Hill Mansion for the season and domestic servants preparing the house for the day during the mid-19th century. -
Twenty-first Century Collecting
Thoughts on collecting contemporary items. -
What’s Up with the Susan B Anthony Photo?
A discussion on accepting items in Historic Geneva's collections. -
Different Name, Same Mission: Historic Geneva
The Geneva Historical Society is now Historic Geneva -
My Geneva Is…Home Edition
In an effort to expand the photograph collection, all Genevans are invited to submit photos of houses around Geneva from any time period. -
Phineas Prouty Sr and His Family Legacy Part I
Phineas Prouty Sr. and his family spent 50 years living in the building we use as a museum. Discover the beginning of their story. -
John Johnston Groupies
In life and in death John Johnston has had his fans. -
Historians At Home: Jeanine Housman
Our fourth post in our "Historians At Home" series. -
Robert S. Duncanson, Landscape Artist
Who was Robert S. Duncanson and why does he story matter? -
What Is A Finding Aid And How Does It Work?
A quick tutorial on finding aids -
“Any New and Useful Improvement”
Geneva patent holders before 1900. -
New Staff Member Joins Historical Society
Introduction of a new staff member - Mel Oles. -
The Missing House on Park Place
The story of the missing house - 12 Park Place -
My Geneva Is …..
For the City Historian, Geneva is the people. -
Lakeside Park
Brief history of Lakeside Park in Geneva. -
Historians At Home: Becky Chapin
Our third post in our "Historians At Home" series. -
Lifelong Learning
Overview of lifelong learning opportunities from around the community. -
William and Luella Gracey
The musical talents of the Graceys. -
Reminiscences of John Johnston
Reminiscences of John Johnston written by his granddaughter, Agnes Swan Hutchins -
Medical Women’s Success
Why did medical women find professional success in the 19th century, only to fall back in the 20th? -
Ella Cripps: “Hobby and Occupation – Music”
Brief biography of Ella Cripps -
Archives In The News
A few current stories about archives in the news. -
Historians At Home: Anne Dealy
The second post in our "Historians at Home" series. -
Voices From the Archives
Excerpts of oral histories with members of local African American community. -
Vocational Education Through the Years
A brief overview of vocational education. -
Why Don’t We Just Digitize Everything?
Reflections on the digital age in the context of archiving -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 2
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 1
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
Historians at Home: John Marks
The first post in our "Historians at Home" series. -
DeSales High School: The Early Years
A look at the early history of DeSales High School -
Mystery of the Mill
A brief history of the flour and grist mill on Castle Street -
Looks Like We Made It
Reflections on how the Historical Society has been able to remain open virtually and physically. -
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 -
Historic Preservation Month
Review of recent historic preservation projects in Geneva. -
Memory and the Pandemic Experience
If you want to remember what is happening now, what you think about COVID-19, make a record now. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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.