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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. -
A Finger Lakes Staycation
Thoughts on a spending a summer vacation closer at home. -
Family Day
Overview of 2024 Family Day at Rose Hill. -
Four Years Working and Living at Rose Hill
Reflections on working and living at Rose Hill. -
Last Picture Show?
Memories of the seeing movies at the Smith Opera House, Cinema (originally the Regent Theater) and Geneva Movieplex. -
Museum To Temporarily Close For Renovations
Beginning on April 16, the Geneva History Museum will be closed to the public for a renovation project. -
Embrace the Hustle: Winter Projects at Rose Hill
Overview of various winter projects at Rose Hill Mansion. -
2023 Year In Review
Overview of 2023 in photos. -
Rose Hill 2023 Season Highlights
Overview of the 2023 season at Rose Hill Mansion -
Mission Moments
Examples of Historic Geneva's mission in action. -
2023 Rose Hill Intern
Our summer intern provides an overview of her experience at Rose Hill. -
A Digital Dark Age
A continued discussion on the digital world in the context of archiving -
Town and Gown at Historic Geneva, 2023
Overview of our relationship with Hobart and William Smith Colleges. -
Reflections on the 2022 Community Survey
As part of the strategic planning process, Historic Geneva rewrote it mission statement and conducted a community-wide survey. The article explores how the survey results are being addressed. -
This Was Written By A Human
Musings on the latest technology and writing monthly blog articles. -
2022 Year in Review
Overview of 2022 in photographs. -
Where Would You Live During The Apocalypse?
Depiction of a historic house museum in the TV show, The Walking Dead. -
Cracker Factory
The third and final post about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. -
2022 Holiday Market
The Holiday Market will feature items donated and handcrafted by community members. -
On The Cutting Edge
A brief history of 35 Lehigh Street which now houses the Cracker Factory and Miles & May Furniture Works. -
My Geneva Is … Then and Now
Photographs are important to documenting Geneva's stories. One example is the photographs for a lot on Lake Street. -
Looking Back At My First Year At Rose Hill
The Visitor Services and Program Manager reflects on her first year at Rose Hill. -
2021 By Number
Overview of Historic Geneva's activities in 2021. -
Spring at Rose Hill
Preparing Rose Hill for the 2022 season. -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
2021 Year in Review
Overview of 2021 in photos. -
End of a Great Season
Brief overview of the 2021 season at Rose Hill -
Temple Theatre and Regent Theater
Brief histories of the Temple Theatre and Regent Theater -
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. -
Different Name, Same Mission: Historic Geneva
The Geneva Historical Society is now Historic Geneva -
New Staff Member Joins Historical Society
Introduction of a new staff member - Mel Oles. -
My Geneva Is …..
For the City Historian, Geneva is the people. -
Archives In The News
A few current stories about archives in the news. -
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 curator his Geneva is Geneva History Museum and Lake Drum Brewing. -
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 -
Memories of Geneva Rollerdrome
A brief history and memories of the Geneva Rollerdrome. -
#museumalphabet, Part 1
Suggestions from the social media campaign #museumalphabet. -
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. -
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 -
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 -
Memory and the Pandemic Experience
If you want to remember what is happening now, what you think about COVID-19, make a record now. -
Historic Preservation Month
Review of recent historic preservation projects in Geneva. -
Modern Day Figure Skating in Geneva
Recollections on being a member of the Lake Country Figure Skating Club. -
My Geneva
Mini version of the Geneva Historical Society's exhibit Geneva A to Z.
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.