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
Annual Members Celebration
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesMembers only private party to celebrate the accomplishments of the Museum. Games and fun. Special 20% Gift Shop discount for Members who attend. Please register for this FREE Members Only event. Click Here To Register
Museum Merry Mixer
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesEnjoy appetizers, music and raffle prizes at this Cocktail Party Fundraiser for the restoration of our magnificent 18th Century Nativity. Reservations include appetizers, and one drink ticket - ($5/each for more). Reservations $35.00/person, $30.00/Museum Members. Click Here To Register
Fox River Distilling Tours & Tastings Fundraiser
Fox River Distilling Company 204 Dearborn Court, Unit 1, Geneva, IllinoisEnjoy tours of Fox River Distilling (FRD) at 204 Dearborn Court, Unit 1, Geneva. Registration includes two drink tickets, food from Stockholm's Brew Pub - Bourbon BBQ Ribs made with FRD's Bennett Mill Bourbon and a Cream Pasta dish made with FRD's Citrus Vodka, and entertainment provided by disc jockey Scott Mackay of…
VIP/Members Only Party "A Fox River Testimony: Selected Works of Joel Sheesley"
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesRegistration for this event is now full.
St. Mark’s Mural Mystery
DonateBrown Bag Program St. Mark's Episcopal Church Parishioners Ron and Margy Walkington will share their discovery of the artist who painted the chapel’s mural 100 years ago. Recently restored, this is Louis Grell’s earliest known American church mural still in existence. Grell was the main art instructor at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts from…
The Art of Mapmaking
Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesBrown Bag Program In honor of the 150th anniversary of Geneva's Birdseye View map, Jim Bibby of Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, will explain the evolution of early mapmaking from artist to engineer. Registration is $5/person, $3/Museum Members and FREE for Settler Donors+ Click Here To Register