Author: Editorial Team

The Newark-Arcadia Museum will be open Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. during July & August.

The new exhibit, “Low Bridge, Ev’rybody Down, Newark’s 200 Years on the Erie Canal” is now open! There are many amazing photos of the canal through the village of Newark, outstanding artwork, artifacts and much more.

Of course, the museum is open Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. as usual.

The historic 1876 Marbletown Schoolhouse is also open Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Located in the hamlet of Marbletown, just SE of Newark, the former District No. 5 country school closed in 1947. Come and see this great local treasure!

To get there: From Rt. 88 – S, take Silver Hill Rd. east about 1.5 miles.

Admission is free at both locations. For info: 315-331-6409.

The 30^th annual Strawberry Social will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 28^nd from Noon to 3:00 PM on the N-AHS museum grounds at 120 High St, Newark.

Strawberry shortcakes can be enjoyed on the comfortable grounds of the museum.  If bad weather arrives, we’ll move inside.  The museum’s new exhibit featuring the canal will be on display, along with the always fascinating permanent exhibits.

Strawberry shortcake will sell for $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.  We have take-out trays for people on the go.  All profits support the works of the Historical Society.

Celebrate summer in the Finger Lakes by joining us and your neighbors for this fundraiser and experience the pleasure of local strawberries at their peak.

The 21st Annual Lecture Series will be held on March 29, April 12 and April 26 at 1 PM.  Please note that the first two will be
held at the Newark-Arcadia Museum, and the last one will be at the Newark Public Library’s Community Room.  Programs are free of charge (donations gratefully accepted).

March 29 – Cobblestone Masonry by Gene Bavis.  Cobblestone structures are unique to our part of the country.  94% of all known structures are within 80 miles of Rochester.  Wayne County has more than anyone else with 210.  Gene is the Walworth Town Historian and a N-AHS member.

April 12 – Zurich Bog – A Treasure in Our Own Backyard by Jim Johnson.   Zurich Bog is a 490 acre sphagnum bog located in the Town of Arcadia.  It was created in 1957 and declared a National Natural Landmark in 1973.  Join us as Zurich Bog Caretaker Jim Johnson talks about rare orchids, carnivorous plants and much more, illustrated with slides.  A tour will follow in several weeks.

April 26 – A Walk Up East Avenue by John Zornow.  Newark’s mansions, and the never before told stories of the rich and famous will be discussed.  East Avenue has long been regarded as one of the finest streets in Newark.  Please note this program will be held at the library.

Please call 315-331-6409, or email arcadiahistory@gmail.com for further information.