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Fairs Through the Years

Newark Fairgrounds, circa 1900

The Fall Lecture Series continues this Thursday evening Oct. 10th at 7 p.m. as Carl Bailey presents “Fairs Through the Years”. It covers from the early 1800’s through the 20th century.

Fairs date from the Middle Ages in Europe. An early land agent was the first to suggest a fair in this area.  The Wayne County Fair has a long history which will be discussed.

The lecture relates to our current exhibit on agriculture. A very interesting part of the exhibit is on the Newark Fair.

We hope you will join us!  Info: 315-331-6409.

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Historic Cemetery Walk

Join us this Saturday, Sept. 28, from 2-4 p.m., as the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society presents its 11th Historic Cemetery Walk. Approx. 1-hr. tours will be held at 2, 2:30, 3 & 3:30 p.m. at Newark Cemetery, N. Main St.

The cast of characters:

Durfee & Susan Sherman – played by Doug Forgue & Linda Stevenson

Col. James P. Bartle – Ed Pecoy

Joseph Miller, Founder of Newark – Chris Davis

Esbon Blackmar – Jim Weiler

Ezra Edgett – John Zornow

Helen Abigail Sherman Bloomer – Karen Vanderbrook

Also includes a stop at the burial vault with it’s story.

Tickets sold at the gate: $7/person or $20/family, with all proceeds benefiting the N-AHS. Parking at Wayne Warehouse across the street, or on N. Main (E side), but not in cemetery. Refreshments will be served following each tour at the chapel.

Tours begin in the Harriet Nichols Memorial Chapel. We’ll make every effort o hold the event outside, but if it rains the chapel will be used.

A special showing with all actors will be inside the chapel at 5 p.m.

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Poetry As Remembrance and Inspiration

Poets Association to Honor Pearl Newton Rook.  

Sharing the words of the late Pearl Newton Rook, writers from the Central NY Branch of the National League of American Pen Women  (NLAPW) will offer tribute on Saturday, Sept. 21.  The encomium to Rook will begin in the Historical Society Museum at 2 p.m. with the public invited to attend and comment.

After a life of great adventure and achievements, nationally recognized poet Pearl Newton Rook passed away on March 18, 2019, just a few days shy of her 96th birthday. Among her numerous accomplishments, Rook was an active member of the CNY Branch of NLAPW, an organization of professional women writers, artists, music composers, and allied arts professionals.

Rook left the world with many gifts, among them are her five published books of poetry, from which the CNY poets will read at the Historical Society Museum. The visiting poets will also offer a few of their own poems that reflect the spirit of Rook’s body of work.

Among the nationally and regionally recognized poets participating in the tribute are Nancy Dafoe, Mary Gardner, Janet Fagal, and Ellen McNeal. McNeal is a former CNY Branch member who is now living in South Carolina. The poets’ books will be available for viewing and purchase after the reading.

Please join us for this unique event.