To Iceland! And Beyond!
Not Buzz, but Vikings Erick and Leif explored and settled on the islands across the North Atlantic from Scandinavia to modern day Newfoundland, Canada, over a thousand years ago. Join us to hear about their travels with presenter Dave Barrows, docent for Friends of the Viking Ship. New this year, all Geneva History Museum members…
Dedication of Henry L. Bennett House
Join us to celebrate the museum's 80th anniversary with the dedication of the Henry L. Bennett House 4 - 7 PM, Thursday, October 12 (5 PM, dedication ceremony on front porch) 230 East State Street, Geneva Current home of Coldwell Banker, and originally the home of the Henry L. Bennett family from 1867 - 1963.…
Oak Hill Cemetery Walk
Explore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. NOTE: with Route 25 detour, you can get to cemetery by taking School Street north off of Route 38, and then head west on Dodson and take a right on Route 25…
West Side Cemetery Walk – 12 PM
Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10AM
West Side Cemetery Walk – 2 PM
Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10 AM
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 with a few haunting videos and images. Registration required and this event usually sells out. Please register in advance. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members 2 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION SOLD OUT! 4…
Winter Life in Viking Times
Kick-off your holiday season with a talk on winter Viking traditions. Presented by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of the Friends of the Viking Ship. New this year, all Geneva History Museum members may register for free and will also have the ability to view the recorded program on our Members' Only Video page. Non-members may register…
Annual Geneva Giving Trees Display
Walk through downtown Geneva and visit the various Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite online or in person at the museum. Voting continues through January 1, 2024. The organization that gets the most dollar votes for their tree will receive 100% of their proceeds, the others will split their votes…
18th Century Crèche Display Opens
Come to the museum to marvel at our 18th century nativity scene, originally displayed at The Little Traveler since the 1930s. Display will be open through December 23.
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 selfie wall!