John will speak to the topic, “Newark on the Erie Canal” at the museum on Thursday, Dec. 11th at 7:00 p.m.
This concludes our series of Erie Canal programs held in 2025 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
8th Annual Outdoor History Night
The Newark-Arcadia Historical Society’s 8th Annual Outdoor History Night takes place on Thursday, August 21st, at 8:00 p.m. at T. Spencer Knight Canal park, Van Buren St., Newark.
John Zornow will present a powerpoint program entitled “Newark – A True Canal Town” in celebration of the canal’s bicentennial.
Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for an enjoyable evening.. The event is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be available.
For further information, call the Newark-Arcadia Museum at 315-331-6409, or email: arcadiahistory@gmail.com
Chris Davis, Director
Summer Hours at the Newark-Arcadia Museum & the Marbletown Schoolhouse!
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.