Email: nmhs@newmarkethistoricalsociety.org

WELCOME to New Market VIRGINIA!

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 7:00 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 • September 25, 2025
    Bus trip to Arlington Cemetery

    Cancelation of Arlington Cemetery Bus Trip
    Possible Reschedule Spring 2026
    We did not get enough sign-ups to proceed with the bus trip to Arlington Cemetery this fall. At an informal meeting at lunch today, we decided we would try to offer the bus trip next spring, maybe when the cherry blossoms are in season.

    Thank you for your interest.

  • Next Meeting • November 20, 2025 • 7pm
    Historic Henkel House Tour
    conducted by owner Joe Tusing

    The brick part of this historic house on New Market’s original Lot 15 was built in 1802 by Dr. Solomon Henkel, a physician and druggist, and served as his home and place to practice his trade. The wooden front part and two rooms upstairs were added by his son, Dr. Solon P. C. Henkel in 1855 who took over the building with his wife, Maria. Although Solomon sold medicines as early as 1795, he probably established the apothecary located behind the house in 1793. The Henkel house served as a dentist office and also former home of the New Market Area Library. Current owner, Joe Tusing, will give us a tour of the interior of the building, what he is doing with it, talk about his family, and no doubt share some good stories!
    The Henkel House is located at 9417 S Congress St in New Market.
    Guests are always welcome.


    Meeting Archives


  • New Market Town Hall

    9418 John Sevier Road.

    Unless otherwise specified, our meetings are held in the Town Council Chambers at the 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.