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
The American Civil War was fought at a time in history that some have described as “the end of the medical Middle Ages.” Two-thirds of the men died from disease in that war, not from their wounds. An understanding of germ theory was still a decade away. History buff and Civil war reenactor John Potera […]
From corsets to cage crinolines, petticoats and parasols, learn about the many layers that ladies were wearing in the mid-nineteenth century with living historian and dressmaker, Anneliese Meck. Anneliese will discuss what it took to be fashionable, while getting dressed in a historical reproduction of an 1860s ensemble, complete with the proper undergarments, day dress, […]
Don Shonn will discuss the complicated history of land titles in Western New York from colonial times to the incorporation of the Village of Akron. Don is a long time member of the Newstead Historical Society, former Village attorney, and real estate lawyer hoping for lots of discussion about the land we live on.
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. […]
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.
As in past years there will be live music and delicious refreshments. We’ve added a small talk and tree lighting ceremony at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. It is not necessary to arrive at those times but something to keep in mind when you plan your visit. Reservations will not be required as we had previously […]
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.
