A Brief History of The Girls School
Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett, will present a history of the Illinois State Training School for Girls that was once located in Geneva. Reservations recommended, $5/person, free for museum members. THIS…
Reagan Comes to Geneva
In April 1982, President Ronald Reagan visited an eighth grade class at St. Peter's Catholic School. GHM will share the story of his visit along with a panel of former…
Genevans Held Hostage
Forty years ago four parishioners and the pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church were taken hostage on TWA Flight 847. Learn the timeline of those 17 days that later became…
Swedish Days Trolley Tours
Friday tours are cancelled due to the trolley having mechanical issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check back next year. Hop on board our trolley during Swedish Days and enjoy…
Historic House Tour
Explore four homes in downtown Geneva and learn their history, who built them and stories of people who lived in them. Enjoy this rare opportunity to walk through the homes…
Penguin Software – The Geneva Connection
In the early 1980s, Geneva was home to Penguin Software, a pioneer in creating tools for computer graphics, animation and music. These tools were licensed to other software publishers, helping…
Oak Hill Cemetery Walk
Oak Hill Cemetery Route 25, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25 with Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. REGISTER HERE
Westside Cemetery Walk
WestSide Cemetery 301 Stevens Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street with Museum Educator, Heidi Howlett. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts Heidi and her group of volunteers have accomplished. Meet at the cemetery. REGISTER HERE
Geneva’s 1985 Sesquicentennial Celebration!
Forty years ago Geneva celebrated its 150th anniversary with five months of events including a birthday party, pageant, tree contest, slide show and a time capsule. Explore how the community came together to honor Geneva's history and let's discuss ideas for the 200th anniversary in 2035. Presented by GHM Executive Director, Terry Emma. REGISTER HERE
Annual Ghost Walks
Where is the most haunted spot in Geneva? Join us for ghostly tales shared through guided tours of historic downtown. Tours start at the museum. REGISTER FOR THE DATES & TIMES BELOW: Ghost Walk - 4PM, Friday, October 24 Ghost Walk - 6PM, Friday, October 24 Ghost Walk - 4PM, Saturday, October 25 Ghost…