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An interesting part of the museum displays is the Collector’s Corner.  Collecting can be fascinating, and many area residents are willing to share their fascination with the rest of us.

Newark-Arcadia Historical Society members have been sharing their collections at the Museum since late 2021. Every two months, a new display is featured in a showcase located in the main exhibit room. It has been very well received!

Christina Champion’s collection of Newark Memorabilia is currently on display through March and April. She calls it “One Stop Shopping in Newark, The Village With Everything!!” It includes Newark advertising items, and many other things from Newark’s past, dating back to the 19th Century. It is quite a comprehensive collection from a longtime collector.

Past displays have included Ice Fishing Decoys (Gary Corteville), Antique Candle Molds (Arlene Copeland), Teapots (John Zornow), Jello Memorabilia (Karen Doebler), Condensed Milk Containers (Pat Jones), Depression Glass (Jennifer Bates), and Antique Whistles, Local Bird Carvings (Chris Davis).

Kirk Palmatier is slated to display Record & Photograph items in May & June. If you might have a collection to share, give a call or email!

The Museum is open Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. (120 High St.)

Info: 315-331-6409

2023 is upon us, and with it comes the 200^th anniversary of the creation of Wayne County.  This occasion will be celebrated in many ways, one of them being the publication of “Voices of Wayne County: A Bicentennial Commemorative Book”.

In 2021, a request for submissions was announced for anyone in the county to share their personal memories of living and working in Wayne County. Individuals submitted short stories, poetry, photos, and artwork which brought this collective history to life. Memories of life on the farm, experiences in the villages and town centers, memorable family occasions, school functions, work and play, have all added to this nostalgic recollection that only occurs with the passage of time. The 455 pages are replete with 140 submissions and 120 images from over 60 contributors.  The preservation of Wayne County memories gives this book great historic value.

The memory book’s creative editor is Amber Linson, who also designed the book layout and cover. “I could not have done it without so many wonderful submissions nor without the help of my other committee members. We just hope that people will consider this book a keepsake for many generations.”

The book is available in the online shop (quick link), and also at the museum for the price of $25.00.  The museum is open on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00, and by appointment by calling 315-331-6409.

For more information on upcoming bicentennial events and projects being planned, visit WayneCounty200.com