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Rex Tracy, Local Photographer
Brief biography of photographer Rex Tracy (1903–1987) -
Museum To Temporarily Close For Renovations
Beginning on April 16, the Geneva History Museum will be closed to the public for a renovation project. -
Animals at Rose Hill
Brief overview of the animals (past and present) at Rose Hill. -
A Tale of Two Williams
The connection between gunsmiths William Gardner (1793-1882) and William Billinghurst (1807-1880). -
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 -
Did You Know…
Brief overview of Historic Geneva and its various activities -
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. -
The Mysterious McPaddens
Trying to chronicle the history of the McPadden Family. -
“Any New and Useful Improvement”
Geneva patent holders before 1900. -
Almanacks; Or Predicting the Future
Brief history of almanancs. -
Museum Acquires Two F.M. Tuttle Portraits
Recent additions to the Historical Society's collection help tell one family's connection to Geneva. -
Geneva’s Gallant Sons
The Curator's latest find "Register of Geneva's Gallant Sons War of 1917-1919." -
Dr. Chase’s Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician
The Curator's latest find "Dr. Chase’s Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician. " -
Help Us Crowdsource An Exhibit!
Here is your chance to help us curate the exhibit Stuff: A Material History of Geneva, opening June 2017. -
Doing Research
Tips on doing research
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.