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Events at N-AHS

Our outdoor lecture on Aug. 20th proved that you can enjoy life and stay safe at the same time.  we have more events planned in the coming weeks.

The night was a beauty, and almost 50 people spread out to enjoy a trip down memory lane, punctuated by John’s interesting and humorous anecdotes.  We hope to present some video for those of you who were not able to attend.

 

We are holding our annual BBQ fundraiser on Sept. 27th from 11 to 1:00.  Tickets at Newark Wegmans and the museum.

 

 

Join us at 11:00 on Thursday, Oct. 1st for a special presentation from our friend and past lecturer, Michael Keene.  Register for this event at michaeltkeene.com/registration

 

Fox Sisters Home, Hydesville NY

 

Tracy Murphy, curator at the Hydesville Memorial Park will present “The Lives of Maggie & Kate Fox” at our Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, October 8th, 7:00 at  the Community Center.

 

On March 31st, 1848, 2 young girls by the name of Maggie and Kate Fox communicated with a spirit of a murdered peddler. They went on to become famous mediums, traveling the world.  Join us to hear this fascinating story.

 

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Marbletown Schoolhouse Opens August 15th

The Marbletown Schoolhouse will once again be open to visitors Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm  starting  August 15th through September 26th.  We hope you will stop by and tour the building. Our volunteer docents will be happy to show you around and answer any questions.

It’s a snug, red-bricked building, commanding the northeast corner of the Marbletown and Miller Roads intersection in the Town of Arcadia. The small hamlet of Marbletown is located just south of Newark, NY.  The schoolhouse, built in 1876, was a landmark in this rural hamlet and served the area children until it closed its doors in l947. when Truman was President.

During those intervening years, hundreds of children, from Grades l through 8, were taught by one teacher, in one room.  When the Newark-Arcadia Schools were centralized, students were bused to the Village, and the rural one-room schools (of which there were 19) were closed.  Marbletown Schoolhouse is a classic example of a simpler time; one slower paced and perhaps offering a more friendly and personal way of learning.  The wood stove is still operational as is the school bell and most of the desks, found up in the attic recesses, are original to the building.

Marbletown Schoolhouse has been lovingly restored by the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society members, to reflect the 1940’s – the time of the last class, the final goodbye!

It plays host to visitors year round. The treasures within the building are fondly admired as well as the grounds outside where so many happy students played.

Anyone interested in visiting or arranging a tour of the schoolhouse please contact the Newark Arcadia Museum at 315-331-6409.

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John Zornow To Speak Aug. 20th in Newark

Newark’s T. Spencer Knight Canal Park will be the site for John Zornow’s presentation, “Gone But Not Forgotten”, with slides and narration about Newark’s history.  The date is Thursday, Aug. 20th at 7:30.  Rain date will be the following week (Thurs. 8/27).

The program is sponsored by the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society. Please bring your own chairs. We ask that unrelated groups or individuals guard their neighbor’s health by not sitting too close. The event is free of charge and open to all. Refreshments will be available.

Mr. Zornow is a frequent speaker at the Newark-Arcadia Museum. He is a past president, writes a weekly historical column for Times of Wayne County, and a Kodak retiree.

For information, please call the Museum at 315-331-6409.