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July 2023
Viking Ship building and sailing & Rope making – Little Viking Activity
Come build and sail several different ships. Learn the basics of making rope by hand. Recommended for ages 5-12. Registration required, $10/child, and includes admission to the museum. Parents must accompany children. Participants will be allowed to take home their creations. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »August 2023
Create Your Own Origami Dragon Boat
Learn how to make your own small dragon origami boat in just 14 steps! Recommended for ages 10+. Registration required, $10/child, and includes admission to the museum. Parents must accompany children. Participants will be allowed to take home their creations. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »September 2023
Restoring Freya
Learn all about the process of restoring a century-old Viking Ship's dragon head and tail, now named Freya. Presented by Third Coast Conservation who performed Freya's recent restoration. 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 -…
Find out more »Teal Gala Fundraiser
Join us to celebrate our 80th Anniversary with a Teal Gala Fundraiser! Buffet dinner, one-of-a-kind raffle prizes, spinning winning wheel, wine pull, and fun video interviews. 6 - 9 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2023 Riverside Receptions, 35 North River Lane, Geneva THE event you don't want to miss! $80/Person or $750/Table of 10 - Cash Bar Business Casual REGISTER HERE! Admission includes one drink ticket and a swag bag including offers from our sponsors. Ash Beauty Co., Crystal Life Technologies,…
Find out more »October 2023
To Iceland! And Beyond!
Not Buzz, but Vikings Erick and Leif explored and settled on the islands across the North Atlantic from Scandinavia to modern day Newfoundland, Canada, over a thousand years ago. Join us to hear about their travels with presenter Dave Barrows, docent for 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…
Find out more »Dedication of Henry L. Bennett House
Join us to celebrate the museum's 80th anniversary with the dedication of the Henry L. Bennett House 4 - 7 PM, Thursday, October 12 (5 PM, dedication ceremony on front porch) 230 East State Street, Geneva Current home of Coldwell Banker, and originally the home of the Henry L. Bennett family from 1867 - 1963. Read more about the Bennett family history HERE. R.S.V.P. not required Stop by to enjoy appetizers, desserts, wine and mimosas while you stroll through the…
Find out more »Oak Hill Cemetery Walk
Explore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. NOTE: with Route 25 detour, you can get to cemetery by taking School Street north off of Route 38, and then head west on Dodson and take a right on Route 25 to the cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the West Side Cemetery Walks at 12 PM and 2 PM
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. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10AM
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. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10 AM
Find out more »Annual Ghost Walks
Where is the most haunted spot in Geneva? Join us for ghostly tales shared through guided tours of historic downtown. Tours start at the museum with a few haunting videos and images. Registration required and this event usually sells out. Please register in advance. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members 2 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION SOLD OUT! 4 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION 4 PM GHOST WALK MEMBERS REGISTRATION 6 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION SOLD OUT! 8 PM GHOST WALK SOLD OUT!
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