Program areas at Arcade Historical Society
Old fire hall - the Society owns a former fire hall which houses the societys offices and its photo and archival collections on the first floor. The two large rooms on the second floor are the site of most of the societys programs and exhibits. Ongoing expenses include utilities insurance supplies and maintenance.
Preservation - the societys operations manager and volunteers maintain and preserve an extensive collection of documents photographs and artifacts. The Society also provides support for the restoration of a 1920 steam locomotive.
Exhibits and programs - the societys operations manager prepares Historical exhibits and programs for the general public and for elementary school classes. She also maintains the societys website and facebook page and creates the societys newsletters.
Members can select from several dues levels
The Society receives interest on the cash in its two investment accounts
The Society earns dividends from the stocks in its two investment accounts
The Society received $70.99 cash in lieu of general electric vernova stock on april 2 2024
The Society had capital gains on some of the securities it sold
The Society sells several books and artifacts related to local history
These events in the late fall of 2023 were organized by the societys fundraising committee
The Society raised funds to restore the areas principal Historical tourist attraction
This event in september 2024 was organized by the fundraising committee
This event in august and september 2024 was organized by the societys fundraising committee
Income received during the societys various exhibits and programs