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.
Learn about Mark Twain's wife and his family life.
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History Happy Hour: A Brief History of Women in Geneva
Find out the stories of some of the women in Geneva's history in an informal slide show and talk.
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March 27, 2025 (1 event)
A History of Firefighting in Geneva
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Explore two centuries of firefighting history in Geneva.
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April 8, 2025 (1 event)
Debunking the Yule Log Myth: The Disturbing History of a Plantation Legend
Enjoy guided tours of the Buffalo History Museum and Burchfield Penney Art Center.
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May 1, 2025 (1 event)
Rose Hill Mansion Opens for the Season
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Learn about the first wildly popular celebrity tour of Western New York in this program on the Marquis De Lafayette's 1825 visit to the United States.
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August 26, 2025 (1 event)
Hudson Valley Trip
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Enjoy guided tours of West Point Military Academy, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, Straatsburgh State Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and Olana State Historic Site.
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Enjoy guided tours of West Point Military Academy, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, Straatsburgh State Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and Olana State Historic Site.
