All program meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Meetings are held at the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY unless noted otherwise. Download a 2023 Program here
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
AN 1850s CHRISTMAS The museum will feature how Christmas was celebrated in America during the era of the 1850s.
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
AN 1850s CHRISTMAS The museum will feature how Christmas was celebrated in America during the era of the 1850s.
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
This mini-exhibit will explore the traditions and customs of the holiday season with a look back at a few Akron-Newstead Christmases of the past. For the first time the Knight-Sutton Museum will be open this year from the end of November through the month of December during regular hours for the presentation of the exhibit. […]
Dennis Upton will portray Joseph Ellicott: surveyor, city planner, land office agent who worked for the Holland Land Company. Hear about his influence in planning the Newstead and Clarence area in the 1800s.
Springtime Tea Party and Tour at the Octagon, Sunday, April 30th, 2 seatings, 11am and 2 pm, limited to 12 people per seating. Included will be a complete tour of the House, herbal and leaf teas with a presentation of medicinal herbs in the Victorian kitchen garden by Graciel from the Soul in Bloom, Savories […]
While George Washington never slept here, the history of Erie County goes back to the beginning of the Republic. Spanning over 200 years, our history includes major military conflicts, significant inventions, three presidents, and an assassination. But what events would make a top ten list? Join Erie County Historian Doug Kohler to see what he […]
This year the Akron Community Band is celebrating its 100th season. The name has changed over the years, but the desire for performing good music has lasted a century. Long time band member Marilyn Kasparek, will discuss the long history of the band.
