Christmas Walk

Special evening viewing of our 18th century nativity, the Feature Gallery Viking's Voyage exhibition and the Main Gallery, Geneva's Story. Take your photo at our Belong to Geneva's Story neon…

Annual Members Only Meeting

A membership meeting to review the bylaws and elect members of the board of directors. (View suggested bylaw changes HERE or pick up a copy at the museum.) Enjoy appetizers…

Freya’s Farewell & Winter Solstice

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

Join us from 7-8:30 PM, Thursday, December 21 at the Geneva History Museum for Freya's Farewell, a final celebration of the immensely successful “Viking's Voyage” exhibition. This event will take…

VIP/Members Only Exhibition Preview

Saving Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story - VIP/Members Only Exhibition Reception 5 -7 PM, Friday, February 9 One of the many benefits of membership - join us and be…

Friends of Fabyan Panel

Come hear personal stories from some of the people who worked with Darlene Larson on Fabyan estate projects. Attendees will also be able to add their stories as well as…

Who Was Nelle Fabyan?

Celebrate Women's History Month with a talk on the woman behind Colonel George Fabyan, including her accomplishments and the legacy she left behind. Presented by GHM Executive Director, Terry Emma.…

The History of South Third Street

Learn about Geneva's South Third Street including its evolution from residential to retail. Presented by GHM Educator, Heidi Howlett. REGISTER HERE

Cryptanalyst-in-Chief: Elizebeth Smith Friedman

Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a pioneer in code-breaking and one of the nation's foremost cryptanalysts. She took down smuggling syndicates during Prohibition, broke enigma codes in WWII, and caught Nazi…

Team Trivia

Penrose Brewing Company 509 Stevens Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and great beer at Penrose Brewing Company! Test your knowledge in four rounds of different topics (one round Geneva history) while enjoying…

The Fabyan Windmill

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

Learn all about the Fabyan windmill including its history and function. Presented by Mark Rivecco, a volunteer miller for the Fabyan windmill. This is a "2nd Tuesday @ 2PM" program…