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Spring Lecture Series To Be Held At the Library

Note:  Cindy Russell’s 3/19/22 lecture and John Zornow’s 3/26/22 lecture are now available on the Videos page.

Covid cases continue their trend downward.   Still, we like to be cautious when we can.  So in the interest of improved safety, we will hold the Spring Lecture Series in the Community Room (downstairs) at the Newark Public Library.  It’s larger with more opportunities for ventilation than the museum.  Masks will be optional.

If it’s not the right time for you, we will be streaming the lecture live on Facebook.  Just search for “NewarkHistory” if you’re on Facebook, or go to https://www.facebook.com/NewarkHistory

The Topping Ladder Company was started by Howell Topping in 1860 in Marion, NY where it existed until 1997. The Topping family owned it from its beginning until 1965 when Clifford Topping sold the business to Connor Ladders in Rochester.
It manufactured ladders, cutting boxes, churns, wagon jacks, peach crates and croquet sets, among other things. Doug Topping, a descendant of Howell Topping, will discuss the company’s history.

The lectures start at 11 AM and are about an hour in length.  We plan to open the museum early on lecture days so that afterwards, you can just walk across the street to visit if so desired.

3/19 – Cindy Russell, “John Daggett, Jr.”

3/26 – John Zornow, “This Olde House”

4/02 – Doug Topping, “The Topping Ladder Co., Marion, NY”

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Michael Keene Online Presentation To Premier On Feb 1

Michael Keene, frequent guest speaker at many New York libraries, historical societies and senior centers, is proud to present his latest local history program, “The Strange Disappearance of Captain William Morgan”.

The program will air on YouTube Premier Tues. Feb. 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The program is free, but registration is required: michaeltkeene.com/registration

 

William Morgan

“The Strange Disappearance of Captain William Morgan” tells the unusual but true story of a Batavia, NY resident believed to have been kidnapped from a Canandaigua jail house and murdered in order to prevent him from publishing a book that would reveal one of history’s greatest mysteries!

Told with the help of documents found kept hidden in a locked safe for over a hundred years, the “truth” of the “Morgan Affair” will finally be revealed!

 

 

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New and Interesting in December

 

Online Shop  A new feature at the Society is the secure online purchasing of museum products.  While in the Shop, you can just add the item to the cart, or you can click on the picture to see more information.  With the Christmas season arriving, it’s a convenient way to order and receive that unique gift for someone special.  Items available include the Bicentennial Calendar, various books by local authors and even membership renewal. 

Of special note is Doug Sloane’s book of photography by Verona Marble.  We are not selling a museum calendar this year, so those of you who love images of Newark’s history are sure to love this book     

Books by local authors Jim Bush and Sharon SanAngelo  are now available.  We will be continually adding new items, so stop back often. 

When you order online, you can save the shipping costs by checking the “local pickup” option on the cart page.  The museum is open 1 to 3 on Saturdays and pickup is also available most mornings.  Just call (315) 331-6409.