Category: Events

The N-AHS museum will be re-opening on Saturday, July 18^th and every Saturday thereafter, from 1:00 to 3:00.  We will open following New York State guidelines, which are some of the best in the nation, and probably even more stringent than what is necessary for our small museum.  Our outlook is for you to have a safe, enjoyable experience, discovering or even re-discovering the fascinating aspects of Arcadia’s past.

We will be requiring that visitors wear face coverings while in the building, and we will provide masks for those who need them.  Hand sanitizer will be available and we have mapped a path through the building that will allow for the greatest space between visitors. The building will have been cleaned before your arrival and spot cleaned as the afternoon goes on.

We ask that you not visit if, in the past 14 days, you have tested positive for Covid-19 or have exhibited any symptoms during that period.

The 2019-20 exhibit, “Hometown Grown: 200 Years of Agriculture”, continues, filling much of the front room. Permanent exhibits include the Erie Canal, Sarah Coventry &  Emmons Jewelry, Jackson & Perkins Rose Co., the Fox Sisters, photos of downtown Newark (1870s-1970s, including some great aerials), Bloomer Bros. Co., and much more.

The museum has a research room and a gift shop.  We ask that gift shop purchases be made by check if possible.  We hope to see you soon.

The Society will be celebrating the holiday season with two upcoming events.

We will host a members and friends reception  on Wednesday, Dec. 4th from 6 to 9 PM.  Come raise a glass of cheer with us, enjoy the tasty treats and see the latest exhibits if you haven’t already.  A friendly gathering.

Then plan to join us at the  Annual Marbletown Schoolhouse Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic one-room Marbletown Schoolhouse located at the corner of Marbletown and Miller Roads.  The Schoolhouse will  be decorated for the holidays and warmed by the cozy wood burning stove, with area craft vendors offering a wonderful variety of items perfect for gift giving.  We have returning vendors such as Old Thyme Spoon Jewelry and Loving Hands craft items, as well as several popular crafts such as unique bags and purses handcrafted from local  Hallagan fabric, locally made maple syrup, jewelry,  essential oil products and adorable children’s winter hats! And you won’t want to leave without purchasing a goodie or two from our Bake Sale. The 2020 N-AHS “Remembering Downtown” calendars will also be available for purchase.  So mark your calendars and stop by! Shop for that special gift, enjoy some holiday treats and experience Christmas in a One-Room Schoolhouse!

If you would like to donate baked good items for the Marbletown Schoolhouse Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, we would really appreciate it.  All proceeds go to support the N-AHS Marbletown Schoolhouse. Items can be dropped off at the Newark Museum Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 8 prior to the Open House at the Schoolhouse between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.

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.