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Edgett-Burnham Lecture on Thursday

Join us this Thursday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 p.m. as John Zornow presents “The Miracle of the Can: The Story of the Edgett-Burnham Co.” at the Newark-Arcadia Museum.

 

This is part of the 2019 Fall Lecture Series with a focus on agricultural-related topics. The current exhibit, “Hometown Grown” features an exhibit of Wayne County Preserving Co. and Edgett-Burnham Co. artifacts and photos.

John is an active member and past president of the N-AHS, as well as a local historian.

The program is free and open to all.  John’s lectures are always popular, so if you would like to reserve a seat, use this contact form.

 

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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.