Geneva Historical Society News and Updates | Finger Lakes Region Official Guide

Rose Hill Open for Tours

After a being closed for over a year due to COVID-19, Rose Hill Mansion reopens for indoor tours Thursdays through Sundays this summer. Details here.

Celebrate

Young Genevans celebrating the nation's Bicentennial on the Fourth of July. For more images from our collection, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Read

Our weekly blog articles examine various aspects of Geneva’s stories. Our most recent blog looks at the appeal of John Johnston's story of innovation in agriculture.

Watch

Each episode of Geneva’s Stories profiles an aspect of our community’s past. Here's the latest episode featuring Community Curator Marty Schlabach's collection of poultry-related paraphernalia.

Outside Our Doors

The Kashong Pavilion is 100 years old this summer. In its early years, Genevans would travel by rail or steamer to spend their holidays at Kashong Point. Learn more about it in the Finger Lakes Times.

Spring Support Campaign

At the age of 13, Englishman William R. Brooks (1844-1921) came to the United States and soon developed a lifelong interest in astronomy. He discovered more than 27 comets in his career. William Smith built Brooks a house and observatory at 620 Castle Street so he would teach at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

William is one of the Geneva's innovators profiled in our latest exhibit. His story is part of Geneva’s rich and diverse history. Whether it is through programs, exhibits, collections, or online content, we tell Geneva’s stories. To continue sharing these stories, we need your help, and we ask that you to contribute to our Spring Support Campaign.

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