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.
50 YEARS OF WINTERFEST !
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The weekend of February 11-13, 2022 Arcade will be celebrating 50 Years of Winterfest! Winterfest is Arcade’s celebration of winter weather, winter sports, the arts and coming together to rejoice in the hardiness of western New Yorkers. All three of the co-chairs of Winterfest in recent years were born after the first Winterfest in 1972, and most local people have little idea of the many ways the Winterfest weekend has evolved over the course of half a century.
Many events occur over Winterfest weekend: a parade, 5K run/walk, snow sculpture contest, bed race, student art show, craft show and sale, cardboard box race, scavenger hunt, softball in the snow, bowling tournament, dances, fireworks and chili cook-off contest to name a few. And no matter what time you are strolling through downtown Arcade in February, you can see the exhibit by the Arcade Historical Society celebrating the 50 years of Winterfest which will be displayed in multiple storefront windows. Come out and celebrate winter! You’re sure to have a good time. The Pioneer Student Art Show is held at the historical society's Fire Hall building at 15 Liberty Street. Hours for the show are Saturday, February 12 from 10am to 3:30pm and Thursdays, February 17 & 24 from 2 to 6pm. |
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