Geneva On Wheels – March 27
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us for a 45-minute van tour of historic Geneva, sharing fun stories of people, properties and events. Tours start at the Museum at 10:30 a.m. and end at The Little Traveler where you can add on lunch for $9.95. Tour registration is $25/person and includes a Goodie Bag full of offers from Geneva shops and…
Bring Your Bling
Brown Bag Program Ever wonder if that heirloom jewelry is a diamond or a dud? Bring your bling to the Museum and gemologists from State Street Jewelers will help identify its history. One piece of jewelry per person. A limited number of pieces can be seen. Numbers will be handed out beginning 20 minutes before…
Fox River Arts Ramble 2019
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesVisit the Museum during The Fox River Arts Ramble, for special hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Tour the Fox River from West Dundee to Ottawa through "A Fox River Testimony: Select Works by Joel Sheesley," as well as art from the Museum's collection. The Fox…
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – April 17, 2019
Thank you for time, talent and treasure! Register here to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at 5 p.m. on April 17 here at the Geneva History Museum. Volunteer recognition offerings from local museums.
Geneva On Wheels – April 18
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us for a 45-minute van tour of historic Geneva, sharing fun stories of people, properties and events. Tours start at the Museum at 10:30 a.m. and end at The Little Traveler where you can add on lunch for $9.95. Tour registration is $25/person and includes a Goodie Bag full of offers from Geneva shops and…
Art & Artists Program
The Little Traveler 404 South Third Street, GenevaA historian from the Geneva History Museum will share stories of artists inspired by Geneva's beauty, including William Moulis, who painted murals in The Little Traveler, and Sylvia Simon, former owner of the shop. $20 includes breakfast and a goody bag with offers from Geneva restaurants and shops - including The Little Traveler. All proceeds…
May is Membership Month – Birthday Celebration
Ashland Center 25 North Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesIn honor of May is Membership Month, the Geneva History Museum will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the building at 25 North Third Street from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 4. Follow the teal balloons to several locations inside the building to learn fun facts about the original entrance, the reuse of the…
A Century of Service
Brown Bag Program 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 Side Cemetery. The large slabs at West Side Cemetery’s driveway circle were installed and dedicated by the Legion on May 30, 1928.…
Geneva on 2 Wheels Bike Tour – May 15
Mill Race Cyclery 11 East State Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesIn celebration of Kane County Bike Week, join docents from the Geneva History Museum at Mill Race Cyclery, bring your bicycle or rent one and get ready for a fun ride. This seven mile tour at a relaxed pace includes Fabyan Forest Preserve, a secret grotto, historic homes and a visit to the museum. Participants…
Geneva on 2 Wheels Bike Tour – May 17
Mill Race Cyclery 11 East State Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesIn celebration of Kane County Bike Week, join docents from the Geneva History Museum at Mill Race Cyclery, bring your bicycle or rent one and get ready for a fun ride. This seven mile tour at a relaxed pace includes Fabyan Forest Preserve, a secret grotto, historic homes and a visit to the museum. Participants…