Genoa Historical Association and Museum

Genoa Historical Association (GHA) & Rural Life Museum (RLM)

The Rural Life Museum (including the One-Room School House) is open Wednesdays 10 – 1 PM, or by appointment.

See Event Calendar

New* – see Genoa Timeline (working draft)

  • Annual GHA Board Meeting – Tentatively Monday December 14th, at 6 PM.
    • Annual Report
    • Recognition of Volunteers
    • Election – new board members and Executive Board
    • Please RSVP so we can plan seating

  • Join the GHA

    Summer 2026 is behind us. The cooler months, frequently less busy with summer events and travel, is a time to get some historical work done. We are always looking for volunteers to help host Open Hours, serve on the Advisory Board, or to contribute time for accomplished our committees’ goals. Areas of work often overlap, and include:
    • Advisory Board
    • Buildings and Grounds/Landscaping
    • Facility and Design
    • Volunteers
    • School-Museum Council
    • Public Relations./Publications
    • Grants
    • Collections and Exhibits
    • Digitization
    • Cemeteries

Are you interested in working with us, sharing either temporary or ongoing energies for on these projects? Contact us! or drop in during open hours to see what it’s all about.

— Become a member to support our work.