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May 2024
Cryptanalyst-in-Chief: Elizebeth Smith Friedman
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a pioneer in code-breaking and one of the nation's foremost cryptanalysts. She took down smuggling syndicates during Prohibition, broke enigma codes in WWII, and caught Nazi spies in South America. She and her husband, William Friedman, practically invented their field overnight. Learn about her start at the fabulous Geneva estate of Colonel George Fabyan, the eccentric millionaire, and how her research led to the start of the NSA. Presented by Vivien Lasken, Director of the Fabyan…
Find out more »Team Trivia
Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and great beer at Penrose Brewing Company! Test your knowledge in four rounds of different topics (one round Geneva history) while enjoying delicious brews and good food with friends. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, most creative team name and best costumes, so round up your smartest pals and show off your trivia skills. Don't miss out on this exciting event to raise funds for the Geneva History Museum! 6-8…
Find out more »July 2024
Historic House Tour
Explore four homes in downtown Geneva and learn their history, who built them and stories of people who lived in them. Enjoy this rare opportunity to walk through the homes and explore their unique character. Tickets include tours of all four homes, admission to the Geneva History Museum from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. that day, and a swag bag full of coupons and offers from museum partners - $35/person, $30/museum member, and $45/person after July 15. Registration is required…
Find out more »September 2024
The Fabyan Windmill
Learn all about the Fabyan windmill including its history and function. Presented by Mark Rivecco, a volunteer miller for the Fabyan windmill. This is a "2nd Tuesday @ 2PM" program and includes admission to the museum's Feature Gallery exhibition "Saving Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story" highlighting how one woman's passion started the restoration of the former Fabyan estate. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »October 2024
Cemetery Restoration Project
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
Find out more »Oak Hill Cemetery Walk – 10 AM
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
Find out more »West Side Cemetery Walk – 12 PM
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
Find out more »West Side Cemetery Walk – 2 PM
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
Find out more »Ghost Walks 2, 4, 6 & 8 PM
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
Find out more »November 2024
Eden on the Fox: The Fabyan Japanese Garden
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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