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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. -
2021 Year in Review
Overview of 2021 in photos. -
The Next Generation: The Prouty Family Legacy Part III
A chronicle of Phineas and Adelaide Prouty's children. -
How Does Our Holiday Celebration Compare to the Victorians?
How Victorian families, like the Swans at Rose Hill, celebrated Christmas -
Hearing from You: The Rest of the Story
Examples of how our online viewers recently helped to fill in the gaps for some of Geneva’s stories. -
The Mysterious McPaddens
Trying to chronicle the history of the McPadden Family. -
2021 Holiday Market
Like Historic Geneva's traditional Wassail Bowl and Sale, the Holiday Market will feature items donated and handcrafted by community members. -
End of a Great Season
Brief overview of the 2021 season at Rose Hill -
More Stories from St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Overview of some of the residents of St Patrick's Cemetery -
Keeping Your Archive With Us
How Historic Geneva can help community organizations with their collections -
The Johnston Women
Joint biography of John Johnston's wife his wife Margaret and their six daughters (Elizabeth White , Jessie Swaby, Nancy Johnston, Margaret Swan, Hope Johnston, and Marion Johnston) -
Changing Seasons at Rose Hill Mansion
Fall at Rose Hill with the Swan. -
W.F. Humphrey Press on Pulteney Street
Brief history of W.F. Humphrey Press -
Phin and Kit: The Prouty Family Legacy Part II
Take a peek into the early married life of Phineas Prouty Jr. and his wife Adelaide. -
Benjamin Cleggett; Civil Rights Activist
The story of Benjamin Cleggett. -
What Does Your Kitchen Say About You And How You Live?
A comparison of Rose Hill Mansion's kitchen and modern today kitchens. -
Labor and Labor Day in Geneva
Early history of Geneva Federation of Labor. -
From Beyond: Geneva’s Unheard Voices (A Theatrical Walking Tour)
HWS Theatre and Historic Geneva present a theatrical walking tour that brings to life iconic African American figures from Geneva’s past. -
Temple Theatre and Regent Theater
Brief histories of the Temple Theatre and Regent Theater -
From Home to Museum: A Brief History of Johnston House
How the Johnston House evolved from a home into a museum. -
Rose Hill Mansion’s Landscape: Aesthetic & Utilitarian
How Rose Hill Mansion's landscape was used during the Swan period (1850-1890). -
Off to College, Then and Now
A comparison of the admission process at Hobart College in 1839-1839 and 1911-1912 -
Washington Harrison Donaldson, the aeronaut
A brief biography of aeronaut Washington Harrison Donaldson -
Bette Schubert
A tribute to Bette Schubert. -
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 how their story begins. -
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 his 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.
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.