News & Events

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.

The Newark-Arcadia Historical Society’s 2025 Calendars, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal, are now offered at a sale price!  Still useful for the rest of the year, they are also a work of art and a commemoration of next year’s bicentennial of the canal’s opening. 

The calendar features over 20 photos, not including the front and back covers – which are spectacular. 

You can buy them here for just $5/calendar    calendars   

They are also available at the museum Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM.   If Saturdays are not convenient, call ahead to pickup during the week.  315-331-6409.  

Get yours now while they last!