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Join Us for the Barn Tour – Oct 2nd

The Barn Tour is back!  It has been three years since the last edition of the always popular tour, and this one looks to be the best.  Four barns will be available for viewing on the self-guided tour, along with a stop at the Hydesville Memorial Park, home of Spriritualism.  It all starts at 10 AM on October 2, and ends at 3:00.

Special displays and demonstrations include Gary & Karen Jones with a hay trolley model demos, a quilt show by the Rose City Quilters and the Woodlane Quilters, spinning demos by Carolynn Roden, and a model of a Jennings Barn courtesy of Carol Bailey.

There’s something for everyone, and the children attend for free.  $10.00 tickets for adults include an informative pamphlet with a map of barn locations.  All proceeds go to support the Society.

Tickets may be purchased at Newark Wegmans,  Angels Attic (604 S. Main St – Thurs-Sat, 10-4), and the Museum (120 High St – Saturdays, 1-3 PM and 9 AM-3 PM on Oct 2nd).  As always, special arrangements for ticket purchases can be made by calling (315) 331-6409.

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Visit the N-AHS Booth at the Event on Aug 27th

August 27th is the date for the 8th Annual Wine, Craft Beverage and Artisan festival At T. Spencer Knight Park in Newark.  Visit local artisans booths, food trucks and partake in samplings of wine and craft beverages from 5:30-8:30 p.m.  The Marbletones will perform from 6 to 8. The event is free, but sampling tickets are $20 in advance (Lyons National Bank & Chamber Welcome Center) or $25 on the day of the event.  A great late summer event. Come out and enjoy the goodness of local products and say hello to the folks at the N-AHS booth.

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John Zornow Will Present a Show on Aug. 19th

UPDATE:  The forecast for Thursday evening is for mild conditions with minimal rain chances.  We expect to hold the lecture as planned, but any changes will be posted here, no later than 5 PM Thursday, 8/19. 

John Zornow, a columnist for the Times of Wayne County, will present “The Best Town on the Line.” He is past president of the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, writes for the Society’s newsletter and serves as a museum docent.

Using old Newark directories as a starting point, John will depict how Newark rose above its peers with a combination of ingenuity, perseverance and a healthy dose of publicity.

This 4th Annual Outdoor History/Movie Night will be held at T. Spencer Knight Canal park  on Thursday, August 19  at 8 PM.   Rain date is the following Thursday, Aug. 26.

Please bring you own lawn chair.  Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you!