Annual Members Celebration 2021

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

Join us for this fun Members Only event - virtually!  The evening includes updates on the museum, a presentation from the Board of Directors, voting on the museum's By-Law updates…

The History of The Little Traveler

Once referenced as "Alice in Wonderland with price tags," The Little Traveler has become Geneva's most iconic shop. Hear the story of how it was started by Kate Raftery in…

Who Was Kate Raftery?

In honor of National Women's History Month, join us for this special presentation about The Little Traveler founder, Kate Raftery. Learn more about the woman behind this iconic shop, including…

“The Fox”

In honor of Earth Day, learn the story of Jim Phillips, a local environmentalist known only as "The Fox" up until his death in 2001. He garnered local and national…

Hats Off to Geneva

The Geneva History Museum will share an interesting piece of The Little Traveler's fashionable history. Back in the day, when women would buy a dress from the Traveler's dress department,…

Kate Raftery’s River Lane Beautification

Join Michael Lambert, City of Geneva Historic Preservation Planner, as he describes Kate Raftery's transformation of River Lane from shanties to summer homes. Please register for either in-person limited seating…

Architecture of The Little Traveler

The Little Traveler 404 South Third Street, Geneva

How did The Little Traveler grow from a stately 1867 Italianate home to the 36-room sprawling shop that it is today? The Geneva History Museum will take you through the…

Architecture of The Little Traveler

The Little Traveler 404 South Third Street, Geneva

How did The Little Traveler grow from a stately 1867 Italianate home to the 36-room sprawling shop that it is today? The Geneva History Museum will take you through the…

Swedish Days Walking Tours

Join us during Geneva's Swedish Days Festival for a guided walking tour of historic Geneva.  Registration is required and limited for each time slot and includes admission to the museum…