Geneseo Historical Museum

05/28/2026

Legends and Landmarks Walking Tours began this week! Here is a group of budding historians! Thank you for being our guest for our expanded 2.0 Legends and Landmarks Walking Tour.

We are offering again the original historical tour from last year meandering through downtown as well as an additional tour going south from the Geneseo Historical Museum.

Want to sign up? Call us at 309-944-3043 or head to our website, geneseohistory.com and fill out our registration form. OR! Just show up! Steve Kastorff would love to show you around.

05/27/2026

We are kicking off our Summer 2026 Legends and Landmarks Walking Tours TODAY! A big SHOUT OUT to Geneseo Brewing Co. for their partnership again this year! Now, THAT is a LEGEND with a lot of history in Geneseo. Thank you, GBC for your continued community support and historical partnership.

RAISE YOUR GLASS and give a big historical toast to GBC and Steve Kastorff that are leading our Legends and Landmarks Walking Tours. Sign up today! Check out geneseohistory.com or call 309-944-3043.

05/26/2026

Looking for things to do? We have a Scavenger Hunt ready for you! You may print this or stop by the Geneseo Historical Museum for a copy.

What was that? Is there a PRIZE if you turn in your Scavenger Hunt to the Museum?

Yes! Of course. THERE IS A PRIZE!

We look forward to seeing you here!

05/26/2026

Step into a world of tiny magic and imagination!

Our Fairy Garden display with charming cottages, miniature wonders and a sprinkle of enchantment is in the Memorial Gardens at the Geneseo Historical Museum!

Stop by! Explore the magic and see what tiny treasures the fairies have left behind at the Museum.

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Local author Steve Kastorff brings Henry County history to life through deeply researched books covering Geneseo businesses, the Hennepin Canal, Camp Annawan, horse racing history, and more.

Perfect for local history lovers, longtime residents, and anyone passionate about preserving the stories that shaped our community.

Check out his books and have a conversation with the author himself at the Geneseo Farmer's Market.

05/22/2026

The count down is ON! NEXT WEEK, we begin our Legends and Landmarks Walking Tours! You won't want to miss out!

We are offering our original (O) historical walking tour which will be starting at Sweet Marie's Ice Cream Shop and walking around our historic downtown area.

Our fabulous tour addition is the Legends and Landmarks 2.0, which starts at the Geneseo Historical Museum and goes "south" around the City Park and then back to the Museum.

Call 309-944-3043 for a reservation OR go to geneseohistory.com to fill out our online form. We look forward to seeing you.

05/21/2026

THIS is what 2 days before school is out for the summer LOOKS LIKE! What a fun group of 5th grade students from Southwest Elementary. We are so happy you were able to visit the Geneseo Historical Museum. Have a fabulous summer!

05/19/2026

Again, this summer the Geneseo Historical Museum is hosting Stepping Through History – “Legends and Landmarks” walking tours.  

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

For some time, Tol Cherry has been the keeper of the official Civil War discharge papers belonging to his great-great grandfather, the late Lawrence Samuel Cherry.