Events

"Women, Property Rights, and History" with Erin Kempker Women's history is part of American history, and not.  Unlike men, marriage transformed women's rights, including their right to own property. Join us as we explore the lives of married women in 19th century Illinois and America.

"Next Man Up"  with Steve Kastorff A look into the history of the young man from Geneseo who made it to the major league of baseball.  This journey will follow his trip from the local diamonds into the minor leagues including the Three-I League in Rock Island and into the Majors.

"The Light That Never Fails" with Alex Fox An in-depth look at the history, construction, and use of pre-electric lighting through the years.

Art work from Grant Wood, Norman Rockwell and Edwin Deming will be featured, as well as local artists that are exhibited at the Museum on a regular basis. Two local amateur photographers will have their creative images expressed in beautiful photos.   We will also have a demonstration of a treadle sewing machine, and so much […]

Step back in time with us this summer! The Geneseo Historical Museum is proud to offer Walking Tours through historic Geneseo. Perfect for history lovers, families, educators, and curious minds of all ages, these engaging tours explore the stories, architecture, and unique character of our community. Spots are limited Click Here to register today!

Step back in time with us this summer! The Geneseo Historical Museum is proud to offer Walking Tours through historic Geneseo. Perfect for history lovers, families, educators, and curious minds of all ages, these engaging tours explore the stories, architecture, and unique character of our community. Spots are limited Click Here to register today!

Step back in time with us this summer! The Geneseo Historical Museum is proud to offer Walking Tours through historic Geneseo. Perfect for history lovers, families, educators, and curious minds of all ages, these engaging tours explore the stories, architecture, and unique character of our community. Spots are limited Click Here to register today!

Step back in time with us this summer! The Geneseo Historical Museum is proud to offer Walking Tours through historic Geneseo. Perfect for history lovers, families, educators, and curious minds of all ages, these engaging tours explore the stories, architecture, and unique character of our community. Spots are limited Click Here to register today!   SOLD OUT! 

Step back in time with us this summer! The Geneseo Historical Museum is proud to offer Walking Tours through historic Geneseo. Perfect for history lovers, families, educators, and curious minds of all ages, these engaging tours explore the stories, architecture, and unique character of our community. Spots are limited Click Here to register today!

The Geneseo Historical Museum will be open for tours from 10:00a-2:00p.  Also, the Carriage House, behind the Museum, will have activities for all ages celebrating Harold Neumann, Aviation Pioneer.  Fun for all!  

Step back in time and uncover the turning points that shaped our world.  "Moments That Made History" is an immersive presentation series where we bring pivotal events, extraordinary people and defining eras to life. Alex Fox will turn back the dial to explore the crackle, hiss and harmony of history's first recorded sounds.  Demonstrations of […]