Email: nmhs@newmarkethistoricalsociety.org

PROGRAMS

The New Market Historical Society meets at 7:00 pm the fourth Thursday of March, May, July and September as well as the third Thursday in November. The July meeting is a "potluck" picnic held at a local site of historical importance. The meetings are usually held in the New Market Town Council Chambers at 9418 John Sevier Rd. in New Market, Virginia 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 are "free".


 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Bus Trip to Arlington cemetery

Quickburg resident Philip Bigler will be our guide and narrator on a day trip to Arlington National Cemetery. Philip has authored two Arlington Cemetery books: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor, 1921-2021 and In Honored Glory: Arlington National Cemetery: The Final Post. A generous donation from the New Market Eagles will assist with the cost of our bus trip to Washington, D. C. The bus for the Arlington National Cemetery trip will depart from Manor Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot (9320 North Congress St.) promptly at 8:30 AM on Thursday, September 25th. Vehicles are to be parked in the gravel parking lot behind the church parking lot on John Sevier Road. We will have a second pick-up in Strasburg. Park at Food Lion, 794 Shopping Center Road, away from customer entrances, and check Strasburg on the sign-up form. Our charter bus company will be Quicks out of Staunton. Maximum number of passengers is 55 passengers. If we do not have that many, a 34-passenger bus will be rented. Food, snacks. and beverages may be brought on the trip in a small cooler. All meals will be on your own as we stop for a buffet on the return to New Market. An envelope will be passed around on our return trip for optional tips for the driver and guide.
Cost will be $50.00 per person. Click HERE to load the sign-up form. Print, complete and mail as instructed.
Sign-up deadline is September 15, 2025.
Open to everyone. Questions? For more information contact Caroll Douglas at 540-740-2740 (H), 540-331-4577 (C) or email her at cdcfcs@shentel.net

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:00 Historic Henkel House

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!

Guests are invited.


  • New Market Town Hall

    9418 John Sevier Road.

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

  • PROGRAMS for 2025

    We are actively seeking programs for our 2025 meetings. Program content is unlimited as long as it carries a "history" theme and is not limited to local, New Market, Shenandoah Valley, and Virginia areas.