Manlius Historical Society will celebrate its 25 th anniversary on October 31, 2026, of its
becoming incorporated in 2001. To celebrate it, we will hold two special events: a raffle
drawing and an art show on Saturday, August 1, 2026, during Manlius Days. We will
have the museum open from 10-3. Manlius Historical Society will have a raffle drawing
at noon under the tent, where we will announce the winners: 1st Prize $500.00; 2 nd Prize
$250.00; 3 rd prize $100.00. You need not be present to win!

Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased at Peoples National Bank of Manlius, Deb Cushman, 815
716 0956 or Barb Bolin 815 878 3975 or at the First State Bank of Manlius and Museum
on most Saturdays in July from 10-2 (except July 4 th) and August 1 st. Proceeds to be
used for the continued maintenance of The First State Bank of Manlius.. Thanks to
Thrivent Financial and all our supporters!

The art show will feature several pieces of art by local artists located throughout the first
floor, with the majority being on the second-floor museum and others in our tent, weather
permitting. The first- and second-floor artworks will be on display Friday, July 31 st from 11-
2 and every Saturday in August from 10-2. Featured artists are Carol and Stan
Gingrich, Doug Schuneman, Elaine Hewitt, Helena and Genevieve Dabler, Sarah Fox,
Gracey Dale, Peggy Robinson, Bob Andersen, Betty May (John) Miller, Norma
Emerson, John Hamilton, etc. Items will include beautiful watercolor and acrylic
paintings, pottery, and woodworking items, etc. We do have a chair lift to the second
floor.

COME VISIT OUR HISTORIC FIRST STATE BANK BUILDING OF MANLIUS AND
MUSEUM AND OUR SPECIAL DISPLAYS! HELP US CELEBRATE WHAT WE HAVE
ACCOMPLISHED WITH YOUR HELP FROM 2001-2026!