Posts by Terry
GHM Chosen as StEPs Spotlight by American Association for State and Local History
The Geneva History Museum is proud to have completed all six sections of the AASLH StEPs – Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations – and was chosen as their…
Read MoreGHM Receives $162,628 IMLS Grant
The Geneva History Museum has been awarded a $162,628 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to redesign the archives and collections storage rooms.…
Read MoreSwedish Days at the Museum
Don’t miss these special events at the Geneva History Museum in honor of the 70th anniversary of Geneva’s Swedish Days festival. Trolley Tours Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Geneva…
Read MoreA Century of Service
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75, chartered in August 1919. The Legion’s history can be found all around Geneva including the West…
Read MoreMay is Membership Month
Help preserve Geneva’s best cultural institution. Renew or become a Geneva History Museum member during the month of May for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the…
Read MoreThe Story of State Street Jewelers
April 9 Brown Bag Program Presenters The jewelry business in Geneva has had a long and fashionable history. In the 1880s and 90s, Genevans could mosey down West State Street…
Read MoreAnd the Winner is…
Thanks to the community for supporting the 2018 Geneva Giving Trees. We are pleased to announce that Lazarus House received the most votes, raising $2,468. Special thanks to all sixteen…
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