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October 2024

Cemetery Restoration Project

October 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

GHM Educator, Heidi Howlett, will share an update about the ongoing restoration of West Side Cemetery. Over 500 stones have been either cleaned or restored since the project began in 2020. This is a "2nd Tuesday @ 2PM" program and includes admission to the museum's Feature Gallery "Saving Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story" highlighting how one woman's passion started the restoration efforts of the former Fabyan estate. REGISTER HERE

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Oak Hill Cemetery Walk – 10 AM

October 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Oak Hill Cemetery, Route 25
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Explore Geneva's east-side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery, rain or shine. REGISTER HERE

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West Side Cemetery Walk – 12 PM

October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
WestSide Cemetery, 301 Stevens Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery, rain or shine. REGISTER HERE

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West Side Cemetery Walk – 2 PM

October 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WestSide Cemetery, 301 Stevens Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery, rain or shine. REGISTER HERE

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Ghost Walks 2, 4, 6 & 8 PM

October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Where is the most haunted spot in downtown Geneva? Join us for ghostly tales shared through a 45-minute guided walking tour of historic downtown Geneva. Stories include the faceless, handless man, the mystery of the piano teacher's music playing in a house and the haunted courthouse. Tours start at the museum, rain or shine. REGISTER at the links below: 2 PM GHOST WALK 4 PM GHOST WALK 6 PM GHOST WALK 8 PM GHOST WALK

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November 2024

Eden on the Fox: The Fabyan Japanese Garden

November 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Learn the history of the Japanese Garden in the Fabyan Forest Preserve. Presented by Vivien Lassen, Director of the Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden. This is a "2nd Tuesday @ 2 PM" program and includes admission to the museum's Feature Gallery, "Saving Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story" highlighting how one woman's passion started the restoration of the former Fabyan estate. REGISTER HERE

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December 2024

Annual Members Meeting & Celebration

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134 United States

Members only private meeting and party to elect board members and to celebrate the museum's accomplishments. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with a fun game to end the evening. Special 20% off Gift Shop discount for attendees. REGISTER HERE

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