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January 27 - Annual Dinner Meeting at the Quality Inn Conference Room, New Market at 6.30pm followed by another film in the series Yesteryears in the Shenandoah Valley
A Heart of the Community – a banking history of New Market by Allen Johnson. 26 mins
The first known bank in New Market was the New Market Bank of Virginia which commenced operation in 1872 and lasted until 1884. Allen Johnson, who joined the Citizens National Bank of New Market in 1954, after the previous cashier and a Bank Director had stolen over $130,000 in cash and notes but were soon apprehended, relates the history of the banks in New Market from 1872 until the present day (2010).
MARCH 24: “John Sevier” by Linda Dinsmore, Historian for the Massanutten Chapter of NSDAR
John Sevier was a colorful and controversial figure. He was a frontiersman, Indian fighter, Revolutionary War hero, land speculator, state senator, Congressman, only governor of the lost State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. So why was he charged with land fraud? Arrested for treason? Accused of starting a civil war? And why did he become a bitter, enemy of Andrew Jackson? As a descendent of John Sevier Linda was raised on stories of his leadership in Tennessee, which started her on a quest to learn more.
MAY 26: “Rebels Baseball the Beginning” by Bob Moyers
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game, is part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again. Oh, people will come, Ray. People will most definitely come. ... James Earl Jones - Field of Dreams”
Bob Moyers tells great stories about helping bring in college players to play for the New Market Rebels. Playing for the Rebels and stories of many of the players over the years. How the Valley League developed and many changes that have occurred. Please come and listen and then share your memories. Please bring old photos, newspaper clippings or other memorabilia of the Rebels.
Baseball has been played in New Market since 1866, when the team was known as the Lee Club. It is believed that during the 1930’s the team officially became the New Market Rebels.
JULY 28: Annual Picnic at Twist-of-Fate Farm owned by Patty and Mike Abel. Located on Rt 11 just north of New Market the farm has a rich history. Many locals know this property as the Buhl farm. Bring your favorite picnic fare, serving utensils, a chair, and insect repellent. The Historical Society will provide paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic silverware, sweet iced tea, and bottled water. Enjoy a relaxing evening of history and fellowship and find more about the history of this home. The home was built in the late 1800’s for a grand total of $200. The property was a part of the Battle of New Market. Henry Buhl will share some of history of the property and Mike and Patty will lead a tour of the house and introduce you to their sheep.
SEPTEMBER 22: “A General’s Journey From The Battle of New Market to the Skirmish at Tenth Legion” by Bob Edwards Meeting will be at Bethlehem Stone Church, 10th Legion.
This will center on General John Gordon, a Georgian who was involved with his troops in many of the great battles of the Civil War including New Market, Fishers Hill, Cedar Creek, Antietam, Gettysburg and many more. At Antietam Gen. Gordon was hit 5 times and continued to fight until the last shot passed through his cheek and jaw. Lee referred to him as one of his best brigadiers, "characterized by splendid audacity". After the war Georgia elected him to the US Senate and later Governor. Imagine a convoy of wagons from New Market to 10th Legion. John will briefly describe what support it took to maintain a mobile army during such hard times.
NOVEMBER 17: “Three Guys – Three Memories” It has been 70 years since “The Day that Shall Live in Infamy” December 7, 1941.
George Erdman of Harrisonburg
John Billings of Woodstock
Bob Dever of New Market
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