Join us for the 6th Annual Outdoor Movie/History Night at T. Spencer Knight Canal Park on Thursday, August 17, at 8:00 p.m.
John Zornow will present “Gone But Not Forgotten, Part 2”, a continuation of his popular series covering classic Newark landmarks. Slides will accompany the John’s narrative.
John is a columnist for the Times of Wayne County, past president of the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, writes for the Society’s newsletter and serves as a museum docent.
Please bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments will be served. Rain plan: Newark-Arcadia Museum.
An interesting part of the museum displays is the Collector’s Corner. Collecting can be fascinating, and many area residents are willing to share their fascination with the rest of us.
Newark-Arcadia Historical Society members have been sharing their collections at the Museum since late 2021. Every two months, a new display is featured in a showcase located in the main exhibit room. It has been very well received!
Christina Champion’s collection of Newark Memorabilia is currently on display through March and April. She calls it “One Stop Shopping in Newark, The Village With Everything!!” It includes Newark advertising items, and many other things from Newark’s past, dating back to the 19th Century. It is quite a comprehensive collection from a longtime collector.
Past displays have included Ice Fishing Decoys (Gary Corteville), Antique Candle Molds (Arlene Copeland), Teapots (John Zornow), Jello Memorabilia (Karen Doebler), Condensed Milk Containers (Pat Jones), Depression Glass (Jennifer Bates), and Antique Whistles, Local Bird Carvings (Chris Davis).
Kirk Palmatier is slated to display Record & Photograph items in May & June. If you might have a collection to share, give a call or email!
The Museum is open Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. (120 High St.)
