Here’s a video recording for those of you who were not able to attend Tracy Murphy’s October 10th lecture on the lives of Maggie and Kate Fox. The audio has been altered to remove some distracting artifacts.
Lilacs Planted In Honor of Bill Verdow
On Saturday, October 10, a lilac bush was planted on the grounds of the Marbletown Schoolhouse in honor of Bill Verdow, who passed away May 6th, 2020.
Bill was one of the founders of the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, as well as being a Charter Member and Life Member. He served as secretary from 1993-98, and as Vice President from 2016-20.
In the days before the museum, Bill had wonderful displays of Newark artifacts and memorabilia in Sir William’s Men’s Shop, his store on W. Union St. Many of these items became the core of the museum’s collection when it opened in 1999. Some are still on permanent display such as the original 1929 Newark Airport banner, a brass Mora script radiator logo, a 1911 Newark Fair poster and Reed Mfg. Co. products.
We will miss you, Sir William, and we will always think of you when the lilacs blossom in the spring.
Fox Sisters Talk on Thursday, Oct. 8th
“The Lives of Maggie & Kate Fox” will be presented by Tracy Murphy, on Thurs. October 8th, at 7:00 p.m., at Alex Eligh Community Center, East Ave. & Church St., Newark.
Learn about the lives of these very famous sisters and Modern Spiritualism from a true expert.
PLEASE NOTE: Please RSVP for this program by calling the museum at 315-331-6409 or email arcadiahistory@gmail.com .
Seating is limited to 40 people. Please wear a mask. Please join us.