“Where Have All The Flowers Gone?”
News, UncategorizedBarry Cloyd, historical musician, will honor Pete Seeger, the lanky troubadour that played his long neck 5 string banjo and lead the world in some iconic folk songs. You will […]
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Black, Lace & Loss: The Victorian Traditions of Mourning
News, UncategorizedIn the Victorian era, grief had its own language. From elaborate mourning clothing and jewelry to funeral customs, memorial photographs, and household traditions. Victorians developed a fascinating set of rituals […]
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Moments That Made History: Seeds of Success
News, UncategorizedBefore the harvest came the seed-and Geneseo had a story to tell!
Read MoreArmchair Walking Tour: Legends and Landmarks
Events, UncategorizedCome join us at the Geneseo Historical Museum for a visual tour of beloved landmarks and unforgettable stories. Wednesday, August 5 at 1:00pm and Thursday, August 6 at 6:00pm. Call […]
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Folk Music: Barry Cloyd & Freedom Street
Events, News, UncategorizedJoin us in the Memorial Gardens starting at 6:00pm on Friday, June 19 at the Geneseo Historical Museum for a night of good old-fashioned Folk Music. Bring a blanket or […]
Read MoreStories in Stone: A Historical Walking Tour in Oakwood Cemetery
UncategorizedJoin us for an engaging guided tour with Heidi Hamer through Oakwood Cemetery, where the lives and legacies of our community’s earliest residents come to life. Begin and end at […]
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1860’s Base Ball is coming to Geneseo!
UncategorizedStep back in time and experience America’s pastime as it was played in the 1860s! Long before modern stadiums, bright lights, and home run fences, base ball (as it was […]
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A Student’s Story about How a Visit to the Geneseo Historical Museum Inspired Her – By Claudia Loucks
UncategorizedBy Claudia LoucksGeneseo Current A visit to the Geneseo Historical Museum left a lasting impression on Bailey Callahan of Moline. Callahan, the daughter of Michael and Amie Callahan, and a […]
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Angie Snook Retires As Curator Of Geneseo Historical Museum – By Claudia Loucks
UncategorizedAugust 28, 2024 By Claudia LoucksGeneseo Current Retiring has been a “journey” for Angie Snook, curator/director of the Geneseo Historical Museum, and her retirement became official in June of this […]
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Meet Melanie Rice – Geneseo Historical Museum Curator
UncategorizedOctober 8, 2024 By Claudia LoucksGeneseo Current Melanie Rice has been named curator/director of the Geneseo Historical Museum, stepping into the position held by Angie Snook, who recently retired after […]
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“Where Have All The Flowers Gone?”
Barry Cloyd, historical musician, will honor Pete Seeger, the lanky troubadour that played his long neck 5 string banjo and…
Posted on 08.14.2026
Black, Lace & Loss: The Victorian Traditions of Mourning
In the Victorian era, grief had its own language. From elaborate mourning clothing and jewelry to funeral customs, memorial photographs,…
Posted on 08.14.2026