Digital Collection Taxonomy: Exhibits

Meet a few of the pioneers, inventors, reformers, leaders, founders, and radicals who have shaped Geneva and the world. Visit the exhibit Geneva Innovators before April 2022 to learn more.
A conversation with Community Collector Marty Schlabach about his collection of chicken waterers and poultry paraphernalia.
Overview of elementary and secondary education in Geneva including public schools, vocational programs, and private schools.
Karen Colizzi Noonan shares her collection collection of theater models.
Karen Osburn shares stories about her collection of bears and horses.

Anthony Noone shares stories about his collection of presidential campaign memorabilia.

A brief overview of a new long-term exhibit at Rose Hill Mansion.
A brief history of the Dove Block on Exchange Street
An overview of college sports in Geneva, including Hobart & William Smith Colleges, and Finger Lakes Community College.

Tyler Skretny, Hobart ’19, created a video about lacrosse in Geneva as part of a class assignment for HWS Public History. Tyler, from West Seneca, NY, plays defense for the Hobart lacrosse team.

Walker Anderson, Hobart ’21, created the video as part of a class assignment for HWS Public History.

Stuff: A Material History of Geneva features twenty-five objects chosen from a group of fifty shared on our Geneva Historical Society Facebook page this past spring. The artifacts (or groups of artifacts) that made it into the exhibit were those with the most Likes from visitors  and the exhibit captions are drawn from our Facebook fans’ comments. This is the video version of the exhibit.

We often take houses around Geneva for granted. In the latest episode of "Geneva Stories" we look at our city's streets and neighborhoods.
For over 25 years Hobart & William Smith Colleges Folk Fest was a local tradition for students and locals alike.
An overview of classical music performances in Geneva from the 19th century to present day.
The Appleknockers Drum & Bugle Corps, 1929 - 1988