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November 2023
Winter Life in Viking Times
Kick-off your holiday season with a talk on winter Viking traditions. Presented by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of the Friends of the Viking Ship. New this year, all Geneva History Museum members may register for free and will also have the ability to view the recorded program on our Members' Only Video page. Non-members may register for $5/person. This program is part of our Brown Bag series on the second Tuesday of each month September - November and February - May.…
Find out more »Annual Geneva Giving Trees Display
Walk through downtown Geneva and visit the various Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite online or in person at the museum. Voting continues through January 1, 2024. The organization that gets the most dollar votes for their tree will receive 100% of their proceeds, the others will split their votes with the museum.
Find out more »18th Century Crèche Display Opens
Come to the museum to marvel at our 18th century nativity scene, originally displayed at The Little Traveler since the 1930s. Display will be open through December 23.
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Walk
Special evening viewing of our 18th century nativity, the Feature Gallery Viking's Voyage exhibition and the Main Gallery, Geneva's Story. Take your photo at our Belong to Geneva's Story neon selfie wall!
Find out more »Annual Members Only Meeting
A membership meeting to review the bylaws and elect members of the board of directors. (View suggested bylaw changes HERE or pick up a copy at the museum.) Enjoy appetizers and refreshments while we share updates about the museum. The winning raffle ticket for the diamond and ruby necklace donated from State Street Jewelers will be drawn at this event. Take 20% off Gift Shop purchases made that evening only. RSVP by Tuesday, December 5. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Freya’s Farewell & Winter Solstice
Join us from 7-8:30 PM, Thursday, December 21 at the Geneva History Museum for Freya's Farewell, a final celebration of the immensely successful “Viking's Voyage” exhibition. This event will take place on the actual date of the Winter Solstice, which was celebrated each year by the ancient Viking Yule festivities. Taste Viking style snacks and beverages, pose for a photo with costumed Viking reenactors ,and enjoy a final visit to the gallery exhibition before it closes. If you dare, frolic…
Find out more »February 2024
VIP/Members Only Exhibition Preview
Saving Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story - VIP/Members Only Exhibition Reception 5 -7 PM, Friday, February 9 One of the many benefits of membership - join us and be the first to preview this new exhibition. Refreshments will be served, reservations required. Recognition and brief presentation from the Larson family at 6 PM. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Find out more »Friends of Fabyan Panel
Come hear personal stories from some of the people who worked with Darlene Larson on Fabyan estate projects. Attendees will also be able to add their stories as well as ask questions from the panel. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »March 2024
Who Was Nelle Fabyan?
Celebrate Women's History Month with a talk on the woman behind Colonel George Fabyan, including her accomplishments and the legacy she left behind. Presented by GHM Executive Director, Terry Emma. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »April 2024
The History of South Third Street
Learn about Geneva's South Third Street including its evolution from residential to retail. Presented by GHM Educator, Heidi Howlett. REGISTER HERE
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