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Local Authors
Overview of various authors connected to Geneva. -
2022 Year in Review
Overview of 2022 in photographs. -
2021 By Number
Overview of Historic Geneva's activities in 2021. -
Slavery at Rose Hill
Overview of slavery at Rose Hill -
Slavery in New York State
A brief history of slavery in New York State -
2021 Year in Review
Overview of 2021 in photos. -
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) -
From Home to Museum: A Brief History of Johnston House
How the Johnston House evolved from a home into a museum. -
Different Name, Same Mission: Historic Geneva
The Geneva Historical Society is now Historic Geneva -
John Johnston Groupies
In life and in death John Johnston has had his fans. -
Reminiscences of John Johnston
Reminiscences of John Johnston written by his granddaughter, Agnes Swan Hutchins -
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. -
Looks Like We Made It
Reflections on how the Historical Society has been able to remain open virtually and physically. -
Things I Miss
Musings on things missed during the pandemic. -
When You Can’t Find The Words
The Historical Society addresses the protests occurring across the country. -
Everyone Has A Story To Tell
The Executive Director shares her pandemic story. -
2019 Year in Review
Overview of 2019 in photos. -
Thank you
Tribute to Karen Osburn and Alice Askins -
2018 Year in Review
Overview of 2018 in photos. -
Nutcracker Memories
Favorite Christmas memories of "The Nutcracker." -
2017 Year In Review
Overview of 2017 in photos. -
Christmas Carol Unplugged
The stories behind "A Christmas Carol." -
Glenwood Cemetery
Brief history of Glenwood Cemetery -
“Marching on to Victory”: A Timeline of the Suffrage Movement in Geneva
A timeline of the suffrage movement in Geneva, New York. -
Seasons Greetings
A brief history of Christmas cards. -
A Hard Day’s Night: Nightlife Victorian Style
Before electricity, what did Victorian families do in the evenings? -
From Beyond: Washington Street Cemetery Stories
While touring the Washington Street Cemetery, listen to stories from Geneva's past. -
Let’s Go to the Movies!
When Genevans went to the Cinema Theatre, Seneca Drive-In Theatre or Geneva Theatre during the 1960s they could have seen a variety of movies. -
Year in Review
For one night only Club 86 was transformed into a World War II USO Canteen. Whether inside or outside the classroom over 2500 students were provided with a variety of opportunities to explore Geneva’s stories. With Lochland, we recreated a Geneva Political Equality Club piazza party. This summer we hosted Rose Hill After Hours, a happy hour with an historical twist. More » -
A Trip With A Purpose
Held on the second or third Saturday in December, Wreaths Across America has a rather simple beginning -
The Historical Society Heads to the Big Apple
As part of our music in Geneva exhibit in 2016, the Historical Society is planning a three-day music-themed trip to New York City from April 22 to 24. -
Wassail Bowl and Sale
Among the greens at the annual Wassail Bowl and Sale will be holly. Believe it or not, hanging holly actually has a long history. -
From Beyond: South Main Street Stories
Encounter the spirits of Geneva's past in a theatrical program. -
Suffrage Connection
If you did not go to the pre-screening of the movie The Suffragette at the Smith, you missed an incredible experience. Though the movie was about the British suffrage movement, there is a Geneva connection. -
Rose Hill Food and Wine Celebration
Celebrate fall at our annual fundraiser at Rose Hill. -
Trip to Woodstock
The Geneva Historical Society is planning a one-day trip to the Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, October 9, 2015. The Bethel Woods Center is a non-profit performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. -
Wreaths Across America
Since 1992 “Wreaths Across America” has coordinated a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery each December. It is their mission to spread the message of the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. Every year volunteers lay wreaths on over 100,000 gravestones throughout Arlington More » -
Victorian Day
The Victorian Era basically corresponds with the reign of England’s Queen Victorian (1837 to 1901) and for the United States this was a period of change. -
Piazza Party at Lochland
For over forty years women’s rights and dress reform advocate Elizabeth Smith Miller (1822-1911) called Geneva home. In 1897 Miller got the New York State Suffrage Association to host their annual convention in Geneva. After the convention Miller and her daughter, Anne, formed the Geneva Political Equality Club. The purpose of the club was to secure full suffrage for women. -
Night Life Victorian Style
Before electricity, what did Victorian families do in the evenings? For some the answer was simple – they went to sleep. Others did a variety of activities by candlelight, oil lamp or gas light -
Little Golden Books
My Little Golden Book memory were sparked by a recent traveling exhibit at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, Golden Legacy: 65 Years of Golden Books. During lectures that accompanied the exhibit, I discovered two things. First, Little Golden Books debuted during World War II. Second, illustrator Eloise Wilkin lived in Canandaigua. -
A Year in Review
A pictorial review of the Geneva Historical Society's activities for 2014. -
Christmas Dreaming
Some of my favorite memories are associated with Christmas–the Festival of Lights at Sonnenberg, seeing The Nutcracker at the Smith Opera House and A Christmas Carol at Geva, picking out a new ornament each year for the tree, having Christmas breakfast with my grandparents, and playing “Sleigh Ride” throughout high school for the holiday band concert. -
Every Now and Then
A Historical Society staff member shares a mission moment. -
Everything is Coming up Bloomers!
Elizabeth Smith Miller and the evolution of the bloomer outfit. -
One Final Word (Or Two) About The 1920s
Overview of the 1920s. -
The Louisa May Alcott of Geneva: Sarah Hopkins Bradford
Biography of author Sarah Hopkins Bradford. -
Pierce and Bickford
Brief biography of architects Joseph Pierce and Hiriam Bickford. -
P.S. Wish You Were Here: A Brief History of Postcards
Brief history of postcards -
Intoxicating Pursuits
A brief history of the temperance movement in America, the inspiration for an upcoming event hosted at Rose Hill Mansion. -
126th New York At Gettysburg
The 126th New York Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg -
My Geneva
Mini version of the Geneva Historical Society's exhibit Geneva A to Z. -
Mark Twain Comes to Geneva
Mark Twain's visit to Geneva, New York in 1871. -
Mrs. Ricord’s Geneva Female Seminary
Biography of educator and author Elizabeth Stryker Ricord -
Kidnapped!
The kidnapping of two African-American men from Geneva, New York in 1857 -
It’s All About The Story
The mission of the Geneva History Society is to tell stories.
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.