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 galleries, The 100th Anniversary of The Little Traveler and Geneva's Story. Tours start and end at the Geneva History Museum and take approximately 45-minutes. The…
Who Was William Moulis?
Learn about visual artist William Moulis, who helped create The Little Traveler's aesthetic, while making a name for himself as an artist, throughout the mid-20th century. Presented by the Geneva History Museum's Curator of Collections & Exhibitions, Markie Striegel. This is a Brown Bag Program offered on the second Tuesday of each month from September-November…
BBQ Fundraiser – September 22, 2022
Geneva Golf Club 831 South Street, Geneva, United StatesEat, Drink & Be Giving! 6-9 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2022 Geneva Golf Club, 831 South Street We have a lot to celebrate... Join us for our annual BBQ Fundraiser to raise money for the museum and to celebrate the museum's achievement of national accreditation. Buffet dinner by Enticing Cuisine Chopped Salad, Corn Bread, BBQ…
The Little Traveler After Kate
A detailed look at the different owners who took over The Little Traveler after its founder, Kate Raftery passed away in 1953. Presented by Geneva History Museum Executive Director, Terry Emma. Hear the story of Julia Krafft, owner of Honey Bear Farm; how Fred Harvey tried to make it a chain; and how the Simon…
Oak Hill Cemetery Walk
Oak Hill Cemetery Route 25, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of those who are buried here including Kate Raftery, founder of The Little Traveler and Henry Bennett of the Bennett Flour Mill. Meet at the cemetery, rain or shine. REGISTER HERE for the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at…
West Side Cemetery Walk
WestSide Cemetery 301 Stevens Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesExplore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of those who are buried here including the Herrington family and Augustus Conant, founder of Geneva's oldest churc. Meet at the cemetery, rain or shine. REGISTER HERE for the West Side Cemetery Walk at 2 PM Oak Hill Cemetery Walk,…
Annual Ghost Walks – 2 PM
Learn about haunted places in downtown Geneva on this 45-minute walk. Hear stories about ghostly tales and the many spirits that people still experience today. Tours start at the Museum. 2 PM Walk is sold out
Annual Ghost Walks – 4 PM
Learn about haunted places in downtown Geneva on this 45-minute walk. Hear stories about ghostly tales and the many spirits that people still experience today. Tours start at the Museum. 4 PM Walk is sold out
Annual Ghost Walks – 6 PM
Learn about haunted places in downtown Geneva on this 45-minute walk. Hear stories about ghostly tales and the many spirits that people still experience today. Tours start at the Museum. The 6 PM Walk is sold out.
Annual Ghost Walks – 8 PM
Learn about haunted places in downtown Geneva on this 45-minute walk. Hear stories about ghostly tales and the many spirits that people still experience today. Tours start at the Museum. 8 PM Walk sold out.