Newstead Historical Society

A Civil War veterans' letter home and a song written 105 years later.

Erie County Historian Doug Kohler will discuss the service of Western New Yorkers in this conflict that divided a nation. This program will take place in the Cultural Center which is in the basement of the Newstead Public Library, 33 Main St.. In person attendance is limited to 35 people. The program will also be available via Zoom. Please email [email protected] or call 716-542-7022 to register. The program is on Thursday May 13th and begins at 7:00 pm.

Looking for something to do? Remember Erie County is celebrating its Bicentennial this year into next April. There are many events planned for the year so keep your eyes open for exciting things to do. The Erie County 200 website www3.erie.gov/ec200 will give you many current events that may be of interest. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (downtown building) opened the Buffalo Presidential Center on April 24. Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland both had ma...jor ties to Erie County. Stop in and check it out. Also at the library you will find an E is for Erie County display which will give you historical information regarding the county. The EC website will also give you information on walking tours, Canalside activities, and many other interesting programs. If you need something local, pick up a copy of the National database of Historical Markers at the Newstead Public Library. This list will give you one hundred historical markers within a fourteen-mile radius of Akron/Newstead. Do you know Akron/Newstead has four markers? Activities will be added throughout the year so keep checking the website. See more

Akrons' West Shore Depot circa 1890s and the same location now.

"Historical Markers Near You" at least 100 markers are within 14 miles of Akron as the crow flies. These are among the 10 closest. To see a complete listing visit The Historical Marker Database, HMdb.org

Today our newest exhibit Akron through the ages opened to the public. The exhibit will be open the first and third Sunday from 1 to 3 pm and every Wed. from 10 am to 1 pm till the end of October. To book private tours on other days call 716- 542 -7022. Capacity is limited to 6 people and all the usual Covid protocols apply.

Regretfully our Antiques Appraisal program scheduled for Thursday April 8th at Town Hall has been cancelled.Regretfully our Antiques Appraisal program scheduled for Thursday April 8th at Town Hall has been cancelled.

On Thursday April 8th at 7:00 pm the NHS welcomes Gary Harkness who will be offering antique appraisals for your precious old stuff. There will be a $2 appraisal donation and there is a maximum of 2 items per person. This is an in person only event . Capacity is limited to 50 people and registration is required. To register either email [email protected] or call 716-542-4191 and leave a message.

For anyone interested in knowing more about the Richardson Olmsted Campus our trustee, Mark Saglian has shared a link to this PBS documentary created in 2019 by filmmaker friends of his. https://www.wned.org//wned/reimagining-a-buffalo-landmark/