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

 

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE & MUSEUM

Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, United States

Peter Wisbey, Curator of Collections at GCV&M, will present a behind-the-scenes slide presentation on how some of the most recognizable historic homes made it to the Museum located in Mumford, NY. In particular, Mr. Wisbey will talk about the Hyde House, the 1870 octagon house included in the Village. There will be incredible stories of […]

LATE 1800S INDUSTRY, BUSINESS AND CULTURE

Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, United States

1800s Industry, Business and Culture, which will include information and photos of the people who made Buffalo and WNY a manufacturing center, built the mansions of the city, and influenced the society and culture of the late 1800s. It will include social activists, religious leaders, medical pioneers and writers of the era along with the […]

ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES

Rich-Twinn Octagon House Museum 145 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

Our annual Amish quilt raffle and pie sale will be held on the lawn of the Knight Sutton Museum this year. The Knight-Sutton Museum will be open 9 am – 4pm. Buy your quilt tickets, bake a pie or buy a pie (or both) and spend the afternoon with us. The Octagon house will be […]

CARING FOR THE WOUNDED: MEDICINE IN THE CIVIL WAR

Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, United States

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 […]

19TH CENTURY FASHION

Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, United States

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, […]

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, THIS LAND IS MY LAND

Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, United States

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.

RICH-TWINN OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM

Rich-Twinn Octagon House Museum 145 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

AN 1850s CHRISTMAS The museum will feature how Christmas was celebrated in America during the era of the 1850s.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

KNIGHT-SUTTON MUSEUM 123 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

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. […]

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

KNIGHT-SUTTON MUSEUM 123 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

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. […]

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

KNIGHT-SUTTON MUSEUM 123 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

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. […]

RICH-TWINN OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM

Rich-Twinn Octagon House Museum 145 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

AN 1850s CHRISTMAS The museum will feature how Christmas was celebrated in America during the era of the 1850s.

CANDLELIGHT AT THE OCTAGON

Rich-Twinn Octagon House Museum 145 Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

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 […]