EVENTS CALENDAR & MERCHANDISE
A primary mission of the society is to preserve our local history and share it with the public through educational programs and exhibits. We invite you to check back regularly to see when special exhibits have been added.
FEBRUARY: WINTERFEST & PIONEER STUDENT ART SHOW
PEOPLE’S CHOICE ART SHOW WINNERS!
Over 250 votes were cast as people picked their favorite artworks in the annual Winterfest Pioneer Student Art Show at the Arcade Historical Society. 153 artworks by 139 artists were on display. This year the ballot required voters to write down their favorite artwork from each of the four schools. They took the assignment seriously, spending a lot of time exploring the galleries. Voting ended with the close of the show yesterday, February 12th. People’s Choice winners from each school are as follows:
Arcade Elementary: Grace Marrs, 3rd grade, “Night Owl,” oil pastel, teacher, Mrs. Swavy-Minton.
Delevan Elementary: Nylah Tubbins, 2nd grade, “Op Art,” marker & pencil, teacher, Mr. Bala.
Middle School: Carson Bockhahn, 8th grade, “Sculptural Bust,” clay and acrylic paint, teacher, Mr. Necci.
High School: Karlee Greenfield, 12th grade, “The Butterfly,” welded steel assemblage, teacher, Mr. Daggett.
Congratulations to these winners, but ALL of the artists in the show are winners to us. Thank you to the teachers, students and families for sharing their artwork and coming out to see it!
Over 250 votes were cast as people picked their favorite artworks in the annual Winterfest Pioneer Student Art Show at the Arcade Historical Society. 153 artworks by 139 artists were on display. This year the ballot required voters to write down their favorite artwork from each of the four schools. They took the assignment seriously, spending a lot of time exploring the galleries. Voting ended with the close of the show yesterday, February 12th. People’s Choice winners from each school are as follows:
Arcade Elementary: Grace Marrs, 3rd grade, “Night Owl,” oil pastel, teacher, Mrs. Swavy-Minton.
Delevan Elementary: Nylah Tubbins, 2nd grade, “Op Art,” marker & pencil, teacher, Mr. Bala.
Middle School: Carson Bockhahn, 8th grade, “Sculptural Bust,” clay and acrylic paint, teacher, Mr. Necci.
High School: Karlee Greenfield, 12th grade, “The Butterfly,” welded steel assemblage, teacher, Mr. Daggett.
Congratulations to these winners, but ALL of the artists in the show are winners to us. Thank you to the teachers, students and families for sharing their artwork and coming out to see it!
APRIL 6, 2025: CHEERS & BEERS PRIVATE PARTY FUNDRAISER AT BEER JUSTICE
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SAVE THE DATE! THE CHEERS & BEERS PRIVATE PARTY FUNDRAISER for the Arcade Historical Society returns on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025! Come enjoy four tastings of either Beer Justice special brews, wines from Deer Run Winery, or specialty seltzers. Each tasting will be paired with a small food plate specially chosen to complement it. Then finish off with a full glass of your favorite tasting. Beer Justice's doors open at 2:45pm and tastings will begin promptly at 4pm. Tickets for the Cheers & Beers party are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, contact a Historical Society trustee (Carole Jones, Marisa Sanders, Joanne Haskell, Diane Battaglia, Jeff Mason, Jim Yansick, Ginger Comstock, Margaret Ronan, Chris Mahiques) or purchase tickets at Beer Justice (3 Hurdville Road, Arcade) during regular business hours. For more information call 716-560-9590. Be sure to get your tickets soon as there is a limited quantity (76), there might not be any at the door the day of the event. Funds raised will go toward maintaining the Old Fire Hall research center and the Gibby House Museum. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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ONGOING - FACEBOOK POSTS
Find interesting stories about local history, old photographs, ads and articles from early newspapers on the society's Facebook page, Arcade Historical Society.
50 YEARS OF WINTERFEST POSTERS - MINI-SIZE - FOR SALE!
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The weekend of February 11-13, 2022 Arcade celebrated fifty years of Winterfest! This event is Arcade’s celebration of winter weather, winter sports, the arts and coming together to rejoice in the hardiness of western New Yorkers. This festival of winter events has been going on continuously since 1972. The Arcade Historical Society partnered with thirteen organizations and businesses to display a series of large posters, each celebrating a different aspect of Winterfest over the last 50 years. These posters were super-sized at 42" wide X 48" tall. With a large font for easy reading from a distance, they are equally as legible at letter-size. These are sold as a complete set of 20 for $25 plus shipping and handling.
To purchase a complete set, download and fill out the pdf order form below. Please make your check payable to Arcade Historical Society and mail it with your completed order form to: Arcade Historical Society, P.O. Box 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Curbside pick ups do not require a shipping & handling fee. Be sure to include your phone and email contact information in case we have a question about your order. 
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MERCHANDISE
Shopping for an Arcade hometown guy or gal? Or someone with a hankering for history? Check out the gifts we have for sale. Use the mail order form (download file left) or come by the Old Fire Hall. We take check or cash.
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SELF-GUIDED WALKS TO TAKE ANYTIME! FIND INFORMATION, MAPS AND DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD OR VIEW ON YOUR PHONE BELOW.
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HISTORY WALK, DOWNTOWN ARCADE THROUGH THE YEARS: this exhibit was created to allow for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen businesses in the heart of downtown Arcade displayed large posters that feature the history of the buildings in which each business is located. Historic photographs and interesting facts about each building or area are noted on the posters. You can buy the posters as a small set of 15 letter-size images or as the original 2' x 3' posters. See ordering information below.
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History Walk Posters are available for purchase - in two sizes.
ORIGINAL SIZE: These 2 ft. x 3 ft. posters are printed on a matte, synthetic material that is rip resistant. The price is $13 each plus shipping & handling. Download and fill out the pdf order form below. Please make your check payable to Arcade Historical Society and mail it with your completed order form to: Arcade Historical Society, P.O. Box 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Curbside pick ups do not require a shipping & handling fee. Be sure to include your phone and email contact information in case we have a question about your order.
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SMALL SIZE: The same information and photos of the large posters is printed in a small size, on 8.5" x 11" brilliant white presentation paper. These are sold as a complete set of 15 for $20 plus $5 shipping and handling. Download and fill out the pdf order form below. Please make your check payable to Arcade Historical Society and mail it with your completed order form to: Arcade Historical Society, P.O. Box 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Curbside pick ups do not require a shipping & handling fee. Be sure to include your phone and email contact information in case we have a question about your order.
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Small-Town Suffragists Cemetery Tour
At least one hundred thirty-six local women belonged to the Arcade chapter of the Political Equality Club (PEC) between 1905 and 1917. These small-town wives, mothers, and daughters worked diligently to convince the men in their lives to give them the same right to vote. You are invited to take a self-guided walk touring the graves of 62 of Arcade’s Political Equality Club members, at any time, in Arcade Rural Cemetery. This cemetery is located just after the railroad tracks going south on either Park or Prospect Street in downtown Arcade. A pdf map and guide is below. Download and print a copy of the pdf document or open it on your phone to “meet” these small-town suffragists.
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Veterans' Graves Self-guided Walks
CEMETERY WALKS FOR MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, VETERANS DAY OR ANYTIME: Since 2012, the Arcade Historical Society has a created several brochures for local cemeteries featuring veterans’ graves for their Memorial Day Walking with Heroes tours. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in person guided tour this year, but the society is putting the brochures online so the public can print the documents and take these walks honoring veterans on their own.
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ARCADE RURAL CEMETERY CIVIL WAR VETERANS' GRAVES
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ARCADE RURAL CEMETERY CIVIL WAR LETTER TRANSCRIPT
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ARCADE RURAL CEMETERY WORLD WAR ONE VETERANS' GRAVES
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ST. MARY'S EAST ARCADE VETERANS' GRAVES (2017)
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SANDUSKY CEMETERY VETERANS' GRAVES BROCHURE (2014)
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SANDUSKY CEMETERY MAPS (2014)
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331 West Main Street & 15 Liberty Street, Arcade, New York 14009 | Mailing address: P.O. Box 236, Arcade, NY 14009
(585) 492-4466 (Main St.) / (585) 492-0748 (Liberty St.) | [email protected]
(585) 492-4466 (Main St.) / (585) 492-0748 (Liberty St.) | [email protected]