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Jenny Lind, the 19th-Century Taylor Swift?
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish soprano, is compared to Taylor Swift. -
What’s Up with the Susan B Anthony Photo?
A discussion on accepting items in Historic Geneva's collections. -
Medical Women’s Success
Why did medical women find professional success in the 19th century, only to fall back in the 20th? -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 2
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 1
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
“A Jewel of an Actress:” Emily Bancker in Geneva
Emily Bancker's performances at the Smith Opera House in the 1890s. -
Dove’s Geneva
In conjunction with the exhibit opening of "Dove's Geneva, the Geneva Historical Society and the Arthur Dove Tribute Group are hosting a special event celebrating the importance of Dove and his work to Geneva. -
Notable Geneva Women
Overview of notable Geneva women -
Christmas Carol Unplugged
The stories behind "A Christmas Carol." -
Charles Dickens in the Geneva Newspapers
Charles Dickens in Geneva newspapers -
Inmate of Every Household
Charles Dickens as seen through local newspapers. -
Glenwood Cemetery
Brief history of Glenwood Cemetery -
Very Mysterious: The Fox Sisters and the Spiritualist Movement
Chronicling the Fox Sisters and the Spiritualist movement through local newspapers. -
Adobe Houses in Geneva
Overview of adobe houses in Geneva, New York. -
‘Twas Always Thus: Record Cylinders
Brief history of early recorded music -
Superiority to Fear: Acrobat and Tightrope Walker Blondin
Accounts of Blondin crossing the Niagara Gorge from local newspapers -
1907 and the New York Woman Suffrage Association Meeting
Brief summary of the 1907 New York Woman Suffrage Association Annual Convention held in Geneva, New York. -
Classical Music in Geneva, Part II
The second in a series about classical music performances in Geneva. -
“Marching on to Victory”: A Timeline of the Suffrage Movement in Geneva
A timeline of the suffrage movement in Geneva, New York. -
Belva Lockwood
Brief biography of Belva Lockwood. -
Classical Music in Geneva, Part 1
The first in a series about classical music performances in Geneva. -
Just a Piece of Wood?
A piece from a piano provides a glimpse into Geneva's past. -
The Sounds of Music
Through National Jukebox, sample sound recordings can be found of various musicians who performed in Geneva in the early 1900s. -
Famous 19th-Century Musicians in Geneva
I have been researching music in Geneva for several years. If I found a newspaper article while searching for something else, I saved it. In this way I came across a number of unfamiliar names who performed in Geneva in the 19th century. The advertisements, previews, and reviews certainly made them sound important, but who were they? -
Suffrage Connection
If you did not go to the pre-screening of the movie The Suffragette at the Smith, you missed an incredible experience. Though the movie was about the British suffrage movement, there is a Geneva connection. -
Piazza Party at Lochland
For over forty years women’s rights and dress reform advocate Elizabeth Smith Miller (1822-1911) called Geneva home. In 1897 Miller got the New York State Suffrage Association to host their annual convention in Geneva. After the convention Miller and her daughter, Anne, formed the Geneva Political Equality Club. The purpose of the club was to secure full suffrage for women. -
Stay In the Sunshine While We May
The course of Lectures before the Young Men’s Association of Geneva, was inaugurated on Tuesday evening last by Chas. F. Brown, (Artemus Ward,) in the delivery of a humorous and characteristic production, denominated “the children in the wood.” Linden Hall was densely crowded by a highly appreciative audience, who appeared greatly to relish the eccentric drollery and humor of the entertainment. . . . From More » -
Community Stories
Some of the best history is given to us as stories from the community. -
Mark Twain Comes to Geneva
Mark Twain's visit to Geneva, New York in 1871. -
Tom Thumb Visits Geneva
General Tom Thumb visit to Geneva, New York in 1847
Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.