Business Exhibit to Open Sunday, April 6th:  Cement, cigars, healthy spring mineral water and mushrooms are just a few of the items that were once well known products of Akron, NY. A History of Businesses will highlight many of the Akron and Newstead businesses from the past and give a history of some of those that we know and appreciate today.

Did you know that Akron was famous in the nation for the growing of mushrooms? Did you know that Akron was a leading manufacturer of cement in the late 1800’s? Did you know that people traveled for miles to purchase their cigars and bathe in the mineral springs baths right here in Akron?

Be among the first to see the new 2008 exhibit this spring at the Knight-Sutton Museum on Sunday April 6^th beginning at 1:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.  Regular hours are: the first Sunday of every month from 1:00pm-3:00pm; Wednesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm; or any time by appointment 542-7022 or 542-2994.

The museum is located at 123 Main Street, Akron, NY 14001. Click here for a map.

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR HELP!! A committed group of folks continue to toil just about every Wednesday sorting and organizing but they are always willing to have others help!! If you would like to help with: newspaper clipping, artifact work, planning school/community programs and displays or a number of other jobs, please call Marybeth (542-2994) or Laurel (741-9633). 

**An office for the Newstead Historical Society has been established in the Knight-Sutton Museum. We are trying to keep all NHS records together for proper organization and care. If you have housed any NHS records please contact Marybeth Whiting or Laurel Jones.

If you have any artifacts for the Society please contact any of the following people: