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 invite you to check back regularly to see when special exhibits have been added.
June 19-20 NYS Path Through History Weekend,
Arcade's Small Town Suffragists - the Exhibit and Cemetery Walk
An exhibit titled “Arcade’s Suffragists” will be on display at the Old Fire Hall, 15 Liberty Street, from noon to 4pm on Saturday, June 19th and Sunday, June 20th.
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. The exhibit includes photographs of many of the women, newspaper clippings from the PEC meeting notices, political cartoons and ads to convince men to vote “yes,” as well as advertisements, photographs, and artifacts to show what life was like for these “activists” in the early 1900s.
A self-guided cemetery walk will take you to the graves of 62 of Arcade’s Political Equality Club members, in Arcade Rural Cemetery. This cemetery is located just after the railroad tracks going south on either Park or Prospect Street in downtown Arcade. Download and print the pdf map and guide below or open it on your phone to “meet” these small-town suffragists.
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. The exhibit includes photographs of many of the women, newspaper clippings from the PEC meeting notices, political cartoons and ads to convince men to vote “yes,” as well as advertisements, photographs, and artifacts to show what life was like for these “activists” in the early 1900s.
A self-guided cemetery walk will take you to the graves of 62 of Arcade’s Political Equality Club members, in Arcade Rural Cemetery. This cemetery is located just after the railroad tracks going south on either Park or Prospect Street in downtown Arcade. Download and print the pdf map and guide below or open it on your phone to “meet” these small-town suffragists.
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HISTORY SPEAKS, Local Legends & Lore - May & June 2021
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“History Speaks” is a new series of history programs produced by the Arcade Historical Society. In May and June, speakers will give presentations at the Old Fire Hall, 15 Liberty Street. There will also be an exhibit featuring local information on the topic of the evening.
Each program is approximately one hour in length and starts at 7:30pm. The lecture hall will open at 7 o'clock and remain open one hour after the presentations to give people an opportunity to review the exhibit. Attendance is limited to 40 persons. Reserve your seat by leaving a message at 585-492-0748, or by email at ahs1807@verizon.net. Please leave contact information if a wait list becomes necessary. Masks and social distancing protocols will be in place. Suggested donation $5 / person. |
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May 18th – “The History of Cheese Factories in the Genesee Country," speaker, Jane Oakes
June 8th – “The beginning of World War One and how America became involved,” speaker, Greg Kinal
June 22nd - “Emblem of Equality, Woman Suffrage in Western New York,” speaker, Susan Eck
June 8th – “The beginning of World War One and how America became involved,” speaker, Greg Kinal
June 22nd - “Emblem of Equality, Woman Suffrage in Western New York,” speaker, Susan Eck
This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
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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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