Newark-Arcadia Historical Society

The Newark-Arcadia Historical Society’s 8th Annual Outdoor History Night takes place on Thursday, August 21st, at 8:00 p.m. at T. Spencer Knight Canal park, Van Buren St., Newark. John Zornow will present a powerpoint program entitled “Newark – A True Canal Town” in celebration of the canal’s bicentennial. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for an enjoyable evening.. The event is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be available. For further information, call the Newark-

John will  speak to the topic, “Newark on the Erie Canal” at the museum on Thursday, Dec. 11th at 7:00 p.m. This concludes our series of Erie Canal programs held in 2025 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal. POSTED ON

2026 Calendar cover art online purchase This year’s theme is “Historic Houses of Newark”. The calendar features 13 historic homes, including two cobblestones, and several that date back to the 1830s. The calendars will be available for $10 each at the Museum on Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (or call for an appt. at other times), as well as Grind-On Coffee Co. (212 S. Main St.) and the Newark Public Library (across the street from the museum). Mail orders are available.  Please add $3 postage for o