The New Market Historical Society, Inc. (NMHS) is a non-profit organization that encourages the discovery and preservation of historical homes, buildings and other significant sites along with pictures and documents related to the New Market area.
The Town of New Market has been listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places since 1972. There are 40 pre-Civil War buildings in the town.
The New Market Historical Society begins the year with its annual dinner meeting on the 4th Thursday in January.
It then meets at 7:30 pm the fourth Thursday of March, May, July and September as well as the third Thursday in November.
The meetings are usually held in the New Market Town Council Chambers on John Sevier Rd. in New Market although sometimes we meet at nearby historic locations.
Speakers discuss topics of local historical interest and refreshments are provided. Our meetings are open to the general public and except for our annual dinner meeting, meetings are "free".
We hope you will make plans to attend one of our meetings.
Next Meeting - November 17
The Great Cattle Drives of
the Wild West (Virginia)
Presented by Nancy Sorrels
Long before we knew there was a Texas, Shenandoah Valley residents were raising and driving cattle to market. This program will showcase the Valley's history of cattle and mountain top grazing, from ear notches to cattle drives. Sorrells says, "Many people associate great cattle drives with Texas and the Wild West, but cattle were once a key industry of the Valley."
Guests are invited! SEE YOU THERE!
Last Meeting - September 21
New Market Remembers
growing up in the sixties
President Dean Clatterbuck welcomes the audience of about 50 people who attended our annual "New Market Remembers" meeting.
This year's topic, "growing up in the sixties", was presented via a slide show showing the town of New Market as it existed in the 60's featuring
the hangouts and haunts of the teenagers of that time. Danny Rice led the panel of Lynda Estep and Jeryl Sellers who acted as the tour guides through the slideshow
with frequent help from audience members.
I am sure all who attended had a very enjoyable reminiscent evening.
New Market Town Hall
Directions to Town Hall
You can get driving directions to Town Hall from any location using Google Maps by clicking the map above.
What's in a logo?
Our logo deserves a little more than a passing glance at the top of the page. It was designed by Jean Caggiano, a charter member of NMHS. In case you never thought about the lines under our name in the logo, watch the transformation above to see what it represents.
Thanks again Jean.
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