EVENTS CALENDAR
A primary mission of the society is to preserve our local history and share it with the public through educational programs and exhibits. We have collaborated with local organizations to observe significant anniversaries, for example, in 2012 the 50th Anniversary of the A&A Steam Engine Excursions and in 2013 the 75th Anniversary of the Hendershott-Manness V.F.W. Post. Over the years, a number of annual events have been developed which fill the calendar. We invite you to check back regularly to see when special exhibits have been added.
WINTERFEST TRIVIA CONTEST!
Announcing THE 1ST WINTERFEST TRIVIA CONTEST Winning team: Ginger Comstock, Barbara Comstock-King, and Kimberly Mortstock
Announcing THE 1ST WINTERFEST TRIVIA CONTEST Winning team: Ginger Comstock, Barbara Comstock-King, and Kimberly Mortstock
This February, near or far, snow or no snow, you could participate in Arcade Winterfest 49.5! Town and Village Historian Jeff Mason assembled a Winterfest Trivia Contest for this year’s socially-distant celebration of winter. The Arcade Historical Society managed the contest.
Jeff pulled trivia from many of the 49 past Winterfests to create a quiz sheet. The contest ran like a 50/50 raffle, with the winner having the most correct answers getting 50% of the entry fees.
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. This year, since 4th graders could not have their "graduation tour" of the second floor of the Gibby House, we have posted an 11 minute tour of the upper floors given by society volunteer Jeff Mason.
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. Social distancing and facemasks required.
Stay healthy & safe!
Stay healthy & safe!
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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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Suffragists' Graves at Arcade Rural Cemetery |
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In recognition of the national centenary of women's suffrage on August 18, 2020, the society has assembled a document of the 62 Political Equality Club members buried in Arcade Rural Cemetery. These women campaigned to gain the right to vote, and succeeded in New York State in 1917. Many had husbands or sons who served in public office but they could never vote for them until 1918. The public is invited to print a copy of the pdf document (above) or open it on your phone and take a self-guided tour of the cemetery as you learn about these activist mothers and daughters.
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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.) | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org
(585) 492-4466 (Main St.) / (585) 492-0748 (Liberty St.) | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org