The Museum of Geneva History
 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

          

(Photos Courtesy of UCF Media Convergence Center)

The Museum contains in two large rooms, hundreds of interesting items from the Geneva area, ranging from prehistoric mound findings to settler kitchen items and Geneva citizen's military uniforms.  Most of the items in the museum were donated or loaned by past residents of the area and demonstrate early life in the Village of Geneva.  There are turpentine and orange grove tools; a cattle ranching display; a square grand piano; a Magic Lantern (preceded the slide projector); items from the early Russian, French, and English settlers; and prehistoric and Native American artifacts found in Geneva mounds.  Come see a very interesting museum that is "much larger than it looks".  Special display until July 4th is a Quilt Display from Geneva's pioneer families.  On loan is a beautiful violano - a player-piano, player-violin.  Admission is free.  Donations are accepted. 

The Museum was constructed in 1965 and was dedicated in 1966, with Leo Rehbinder, son of an early Russian immigrant family, cutting the ribbon.  Judge Don Cheney of Orlando, a noted historian, preservationist, and head of the Orange County Historical Commission was the speaker.   Mr. and Mrs. Kilbee, donors of the land also took part in the ceremony.  In 1977 a second large room was add, completing the Museum.   Come visit!

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