Burning and Rebuilding Geneva

Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Former 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, Geneva

Kick-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 States

Visit 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 States

Members 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 States

Enjoy 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, Illinois

     Enjoy 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…

St. Mark’s Mural Mystery

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Brown 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 States

Brown 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

Geneva On Wheels – March 27

Geneva History Museum 113 South Third Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join 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…