West Side Cemetery Walks
WestSide Cemetery 301 Stevens Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva’s oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at the cemetery. $10/person @ 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Textile Restoration in Your Hometown
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesWant to learn how to care for your precious family textiles? Eric Severson, owner of Geneva Cleaners and Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN) will share his professional expertise. Geneva Cleaners came to the rescue for the Museum last year when a small leak damage several boxes of textiles in the Museum’s collection. The items were…
Geneva On Wheels
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…
Oak Hill Cemetery Walks
Oak Hill Cemetery Route 25, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva’s east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at the cemetery. $10/person @ 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Click Here To Register - 2PM Click Here To Register - 4PM
Annual Ghost Walks
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesGuided tours of Geneva’s haunting tales. Meet at the Museum, rain or shine. Tours take place at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance registration is required because space is limited. Reservations are $10 and $5 for Museum Members. Click Here To Register - 2PM Click Here To Register - 4PM -…
75th Anniversary Celebration
City Hall James & First Streets, GenevaGeneva residents met at City Hall on October 29, 1943 to have a meeting about starting the Geneva Historical Society to preserve Geneva's history. ' Join us promptly at 5 p.m. this Monday, October 29 on the James Street side of City Hall and pose for the largest Geneva drone selfie. The first 75 people…
Burning and Rebuilding Geneva
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesFormer Geneva firefighter, Sue Lencioni, shares highlights from her upcoming book chronicling historic fires that changed the commercial landscape of Geneva. This is a Brown Bag Program held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch and the Museum offers water, coffee, and…
Champagne Brunch at The Little Traveler
The Little Traveler 404 South Third Street, GenevaKick-off your holiday season in the Atrium Café with a special Italian-themed brunch fundraiser for the restoration of our 18th century Neapolitan nativity. Hear unique stories behind the masterpiece purchased by The Little Traveler originator, Kate Raftery and displayed each holiday season since the 1930s. Limited seats are available. Reservations taken by The Little Traveler,…
Annual Geneva Giving Trees & 18th Century Créche Display
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesVisit our gallery of Christmas trees decorated by local charities. Marvel at our 18th century Créche, a historic nativity scene originally displayed at The Little Traveler. Giving Trees and Créche on display through December 22. VOTE HERE