Learn more about the local, rural history in and around Arcade, New York at the Arcade Historical Society, located next to the Pioneer Arcade Elementary School on West Main Street. The Society was formed in 1957 for the 150th anniversary of the settlement of the town and collects and preserves objects and materials that illustrate the history of the town of Arcade and the surrounding area.
Raising Funds for Engine No. 18 in Partnership with Friends of the A&A
Be sure to make your checks payable to Arcade Historical Society so that we can deposit them and you can deduct the donation on your taxes. Note on the check memo line, "Locomotive Restoration Fund."
Our current exhibit: "Meet the Gibbys"
Below are a few of the photos we have of Vernon (2 left) and Marjorie (Witherel) Gibby (2 right) when they were young. Learn more about this life-long Arcade couple and the historic events in Arcade that occurred over their lifetimes, 1895-1983. The exhibit runs through October.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Diane Battaglia Carole Jones Marisa Sanders Eleanor Slazyk |
OFFICERS:
President : Joanne Haskell Vice President : Lorna Spencer Treasurer: Jeffrey Mason |
Operations Manager:
Susan Andrews |
The next Board meeting is Thursday, September 5, 2019, 4 p.m. at the Gibby House.
331 West Main Street, Arcade, New York 14009 | Mailing address: P.O. Box 236, Arcade, NY 14009
(585) 492-4466 | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org
Hours: Thursdays 11am-6pm; Fridays 9am-4pm
(585) 492-4466 | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org
Hours: Thursdays 11am-6pm; Fridays 9am-4pm