The Prouty-Chew House is the building that houses Historic Geneva’s offices and the Geneva History Museum.

No, the house can get very warm in hot weather.

The house was built between 1825 and 1829 by Charles Butler. Three generations of the Prouty family lived in it from 1842 to 1891. Beverly Chew, a descendent of the first Prouty to live in the house, resided in the house from 1921 to 1960. He donated the building to Historic Geneva in 1960 to serve as the organization’s  offices, collections storage, and exhibit space.

No, the house does not meet ADA standards for wheelchair accessibility. Parking is on the street, and there are no handicapped parking spaces. Visitors with limited mobility may park in the driveway between the street and sidewalk for closer access. The Geneva History Museum is not wheelchair accessible. There are seven steps up to the first floor main entrance. The basement level Hucker Gallery can be accessed by a steep driveway for lectures, meetings, and programs. The entrance on this level can also be opened by request for access to the Hucker Gallery and its exhibit, Geneva’s Changing Landscapes. The research library, basement level gallery, and restrooms are up three steps from the Hucker Gallery. The exhibits and office spaces on the first and second floors are only accessible by stairs. The second floor does not have public spaces.

No. Anyone is welcome to support Historic Geneva and our mission to share Geneva’s stories.  The Geneva History Museum and Historic Geneva’s programs are open to the public.

Yes. Please see our Support page for more information.