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.
A 1962 CHRISTMAS AT THE GIBBY HOUSE
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The theme for this year is "A 1962 Christmas." We have two Barbie Dream Houses on display, along with tinker toys, the Lone Ranger, Etch-A-Sketch, Twister, Uncle Wiggly, Tonka truck, Hot Wheels, GI Joe, Barbie, paper dolls and more. Kids didn't have cell phones, video games and computers to distract them in the 1960s. Imagination and play were the name of the game. Come see what we have on display Thursdays, December 14 and 21.
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GROCERY GRAB FUNDRAISER!
Our programming, social media and exhibitions are the public outreach that demonstrate the preservation of local history which is the mission of the Arcade Historical Society. Another huge part of our work is the physical preservation and maintenance of the two historic buildings that house our collections of historic artifacts, photographs and documents. These buildings are as important as the “things” which are inside.
We appreciate the great interest in local history shown by our members and Facebook followers from the stories we have shared through our exhibits and FB posts. It is wonderful to read the comments, see the interaction and sharing. Residents and former residents, nearby and across the country, can participate in keeping our history alive.
We appreciate the great interest in local history shown by our members and Facebook followers from the stories we have shared through our exhibits and FB posts. It is wonderful to read the comments, see the interaction and sharing. Residents and former residents, nearby and across the country, can participate in keeping our history alive.
GROCERY GRAB FUNDRAISER WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
On October 19th, at the end of the evening for the members annual dinner at the Old Fire Hall, the nine prize winners’ names were drawn. Board members Margaret Ronan, Carole Jones, Marisa Sanders and Diane Battaglia sold seven of the winning tickets, and two winners were society members whose winning tickets were their free fundraising perk ticket. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser! All of the prizes were mailed today.
1. $250 to Tops - Shawn Fulkerson, sold by Margaret Ronan
2. $250 to Marketplace - Angela Wocjik, sold by Carole Jones
3. $125 to Tops - Todd Ronan, sold by Margaret Ronan
4. $125 to Marketplace - Lisa Mangino, sold by Diane Battaglia
5. $100 to Save-a-Lot - Karen Hawthorn, sold by Marisa Sanders
6. $50 to Tops - Annette Mozg, sold by Marisa Sanders
7. $50 to Marketplace - Carole Jones, member buy two get one free benefit
8. $50 to Save-a-Lot - Dee Hamilton, sold by Carole Jones
9. $50 to Save-a-Lot - Tom McNaboe, member buy two get one free benefit
On October 19th, at the end of the evening for the members annual dinner at the Old Fire Hall, the nine prize winners’ names were drawn. Board members Margaret Ronan, Carole Jones, Marisa Sanders and Diane Battaglia sold seven of the winning tickets, and two winners were society members whose winning tickets were their free fundraising perk ticket. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser! All of the prizes were mailed today.
1. $250 to Tops - Shawn Fulkerson, sold by Margaret Ronan
2. $250 to Marketplace - Angela Wocjik, sold by Carole Jones
3. $125 to Tops - Todd Ronan, sold by Margaret Ronan
4. $125 to Marketplace - Lisa Mangino, sold by Diane Battaglia
5. $100 to Save-a-Lot - Karen Hawthorn, sold by Marisa Sanders
6. $50 to Tops - Annette Mozg, sold by Marisa Sanders
7. $50 to Marketplace - Carole Jones, member buy two get one free benefit
8. $50 to Save-a-Lot - Dee Hamilton, sold by Carole Jones
9. $50 to Save-a-Lot - Tom McNaboe, member buy two get one free benefit
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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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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Small-Town Suffragists Cemetery Tour
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.) | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org
(585) 492-4466 (Main St.) / (585) 492-0748 (Liberty St.) | office@arcadehistoricalsociety.org