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The Chew Family
A short biography of the Chew family in Geneva. -
Tale of Two Board Presidents: Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker
Brief biographies of Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker. -
Mr. (Geneva) Lacrosse: Dr. Jay Byington Covert
Dr. Jay Byington Covert was possibly the biggest promoter of lacrosse in Geneva. -
“Eclipse Was On Time:” 1900 Solar Eclipse
Account from the Geneva Daily Times about the 1900 solar eclipse with commentary from local astronomer Dr. William Brooks. -
King of the Comet-Finders: The Legacy of William R. Brooks
Brief biography of astronomer Dr. William R. Brooks (1844-1921). -
Stereo Cards in Our Collection
Brief history of stereo cards. -
Local Authors
Overview of various authors connected to Geneva. -
Rhoda Palmer
Biography of Rhoda Palmer, the only signer of the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments who lived to vote, -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
Francesco Anelli and the Clark Family Portrait
Brief biography of painter Francesco Anelli and the story behind the Clark family portrait in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
Geneva’s Arts Heritage
Historic Geneva’s online resources that focus on the arts. -
The Inevitable Woman: Helen Moore Quigley
A brief biography of Helen Moore Quigley. -
Norman Kent
A brief biography of artist Norman Kent. -
Fossenvue
A brief history of the summer camp Fossenvue on Seneca Lake. -
Music in Geneva: Jack Bullock
Brief biography of musician Jack Bullock. -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
The Lifelong Dream and Short Career of Bernice Gera
Brief bio of Bernice Gera, first woman to serve as an umpire in professional baseball -
Benjamin Cleggett; Civil Rights Activist
The story of Benjamin Cleggett. -
Robert S. Duncanson, Landscape Artist
Who was Robert S. Duncanson and why does his story matter? -
Reminiscences of John Johnston
Reminiscences of John Johnston written by his granddaughter, Agnes Swan Hutchins -
What’s In A Name? Geneva’s Street Names
The stories behind some of Geneva’s street names -
PB Oakley
Brief biography of photojournalist PB Oakley. -
“Likes to Draw Pictures:” Mary Flanigan Gauerke
Brief biography of cartoonist Mary Flanigan Gauerke. -
Edwin Becker: Inventor, Poet and Engineer
Brief biography of Edwin Becker -
Concealed Shoes
The phenomenon of concealed shoes. -
From Zoology to Metaphysics: College Courses in 19th and 20th Centuries
Overview of courses offered schools and colleges in Geneva during the 1800s and 1900s. -
The Landscapes of F.M. Tuttle
An examination of Francis Marion Tuttle's landscape paintings. -
Museum Acquires Two F.M. Tuttle Portraits
Recent additions to the Historical Society's collection help tell one family's connection to Geneva. -
Blanchard Bartlett Walker: A World Traveler
The travels of Blanchard Bartlett Walker through her diaries and scrapbooks. -
Cookbooks Can Tell Many Stories
Local history through cookbooks -
Meet the Parker Family
Brief biography of the Parker family including Ira, Stephen and Edgar Parker -
Dove’s Geneva Watercolors
A look at Arthur Dove’s watercolors created in Geneva from 1933 to 1938. -
Notable Geneva Women
Overview of notable Geneva women -
More Notable Genevans
Notable people from Geneva's African American community -
Geneva’s Famous Residents
Overview of some of Geneva's famous residents -
History is Really About the People
It is the people who bring history to life -
New: “Music in Geneva” Podcast
In our latest podcast David Brent Johnson, jazz director at WFIU public radio in Bloomington and musician Gap Mangione discuss jazz bassist Scott LaFaro. -
New “Geneva Stories” Videos
The latest additions to our "Geneva Stories" video series -
1907 and the New York Woman Suffrage Association Meeting
Brief summary of the 1907 New York Woman Suffrage Association Annual Convention held in Geneva, New York. -
“Marching on to Victory”: A Timeline of the Suffrage Movement in Geneva
A timeline of the suffrage movement in Geneva, New York. -
Briefly Out of Fashion’s Bondage
Since the dress reform movement of the 19th century has been studied and discussed at length. I will not re-tell that whole story. Instead, I will talk a little about the Bloomer costume and the Geneva area. A Bloomer dress (so named because Amelia Bloomer promoted the style in her magazine The Lily) was a dress much like the fashionable dress of the day, but More » -
Deaf Artist Francis Tuttle
Francis Marion Tuttle was a Geneva artist who lived from 1839 to 1911. He was well known for Seneca Lake views and portraits, and he also did some Biblical scenes. Instead of repeating Tuttle’s biography (for his biography visit dianrez.blogspot.com), I want to focus on one part of his life, namely, that he was deaf. His experiences bring up some interesting issues. -
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. -
The Louisa May Alcott of Geneva: Sarah Hopkins Bradford
Biography of author Sarah Hopkins Bradford. -
An Officer and an Artist
Biography of J. George Stacey. -
126th New York At Gettysburg
The 126th New York Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg -
Arthur Dove
Brief biography of the artist Arthur Dove -
Mrs. Ricord’s Geneva Female Seminary
Biography of educator and author Elizabeth Stryker Ricord
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.