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St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Part 2
A selection of veterans buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part Three
The final part in a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part Two
Part two in a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part One
Part one is a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Knit Your Bit
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I , the Geneva Historical Society is collecting hand knit or crocheted scarves for veterans. -
“The War Chest spilled over. Good for Geneva!”
The creation of the Geneva War Chest during WW I -
Andrew Hubbs, American Red Ambulance Corps
World War I experience of Andrew Hubbs -
Geneva’s Gallant Sons
The Curator's latest find "Register of Geneva's Gallant Sons War of 1917-1919." -
Military Collecting Drive
Collection drive for military service members and veterans -
History is Really About the People
It is the people who bring history to life -
Geneva’s “Busted Yankees”
As we saw in a previous post about the Herendeen family, World War I came about so suddenly and unexpectedly that few people were prepared for it. As mobilization for war began across Europe, there were over 100,000 Americans visiting or living abroad who were unable to leave easily. -
The Herendeens and the Summer of 1914, Part II
The Herendeen family travels from Austria to Germany during the opening days of World War I. -
The Herendeens and the Summer of 1914, Part I
World War I breaks out during the Herendeen family's trip to Europe.
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.