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December Events

 

The holiday season is upon us.  Join us for some cheer on Sunday, December 2nd from noon to 3 PM as we celebrate with special events at both locations.  The Marbletown schoolhouse will have a bake sale and will host craft vendors.  Stop by and pick up a unique gift for that special person.

The museum will offer refreshments to those who visit. Come and enjoy the exhibits and decorations.

 

Please join us at 7 PM on Dec. 13th for our quarterly membership meeting.  Huron town historian Rosa Fox will give a presentation on James Madison Cosad.  James Madison Cosad (1810–1893) was a freethinker and farmer who in 1877 hosted the first meeting of what would become the New York Freethinkers Association.

 

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2019 Barns of Arcadia Calendars Available Now

 

cover by Newark artist Sharon Weimer

You will need a new wall calendar soon, and we have the perfect choice – The N-AHS Barns of Arcadia calendar.

The calendars sell for $10.00 each. The 12-month calendar include some of the barns from both the 2016 and 2018 Barn Tours, as well as photos from the N-AHS Photo Contests (A Day in the Life of Newark & Arcadia, held from 2005-13.) All barns are identified.

Available for purchase in the Gift Shop on Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.  and other times gladly by request.  Just call 315-331-6409 to set up a time.  Or you can order by mail.  Add two dollars to your check for postage and handling and send to:  N-AHS, 120 High St, Newark NY  14513.

Add a little slice of Arcadia to your wall by purchasing this unique and beautiful calendar while supplies last.

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2018 Historic Barn Tour

The 2nd Biennial Historic Barn Tour will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is self-guided and held rain or shine.

There will be five barns open for viewing, including three in the hamlet of Marbletown, and two on Rt. 88, south of Newark, all located in the town of Arcadia.

The historic Marbletown Schoolhouse will also be a part of the tour. Built in 1876, this was District No. 5, in use until 1947. Today, it is owned by the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society and open with regular hours July through Sept. Refreshments will be served. In addition, a portable restroom will be on site.

A special Hay Carrier demonstration presented by Gary & Karen Jones of Phelps will take place throughout the day at the Lockhart barn, 259 Rt. 88-S.  A quilt show will also be held at this site by the Rose City Quilters. At the Marbletown Schoolhouse, spinning wheel demonstrations will be held.

Tickets ($10 each) are in the form of a booklet, with a photo and information on each site.  Also included with the booklet is a $5 gift certificate (with the purchase of $10) from The Apple Shed in Fairville. They also serve lunches.

Ticket/booklets are available now at Newark Wegman’s service desk, the Newark Public Library circulation desk, the Newark-Arcadia Museum, and White Paw Books & Curiosities at 604 S. Main St. (Wed-Sat, 12-7 PM & Sun, 12-5 PM)  Tickets will be available the day of the tour at the museum (9 AM – 3 PM)

The N-AHS is pleased to present our 2nd barn tour. They are a familiar and important part of our countryside. See them while you can. We lose some every year.