Welcome to the New Market Historical Society
Our goal is to tell Newmarket’s story, preserve its local artifacts, and sponsor historical events and educational opportunities. Please consult our program of events for exact dates, times, and locations for our meetings and events as they have recently changed.
The public is always welcome to attend our educational meetings, which are free except for select special events.
Donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated!
Newmarket’s 300th Celebration
Members of the Newmarket 300 Steering Commitee are preparing for the town’s 300th celebration scheduled for 2027.
The Committee seeks input from the public as they plan this event.
The next meeting is Wednesday, May 8th , 6-7 pm at Sunrise Sunset Center behind the Police Station.
As always , any interested individual, business or organizational representative is welcome to attend on the 20th.
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Our Second Program for 2024 will be Tuesday, May 14th
7 pm at the Newmarket Town Hall, 186 Main Street
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The Town of Newfields celebrates its 175th anniversay with a week-long series of events.
The Town seperated from Newmarket in 1849, and was known as South Newmarket.
In 1895 the Town took the name “Newfields” — originally given to the plantation in 1629 by settler Edward Hilton.
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We wish to acknowledge of business partners:
We wish to thank Proulx Oil and Propane, and Chinburg Builders who generously donated funds
for our efforts to acquire new artifacts and preserve those manuscripts, diaries, letters, and articles already in our collection.
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And… our latest business partner in 2023:
Seacoast Test Prep, whose private tutoring and classes are offered at The Loft, 125 Main St., Suite E, Newmarket.
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The Stone School Museum, built in 1841, as a two-room schoolhouse, and now home to the New Market Historical Society, is located high upon Zion’s Hill on Granite Street. Hours of operation are in our program of events and are on our web page and Facebook. If you need further information, please call 603-659-3289 and leave a message or via email at newmarketnh.historicalsociety@gmail.com. Your inquiry will be returned as soon as possible.
Books are available and can be purchased on line with PayPal—or contact us via email at
newmarketnh.historicalsociety@gmail.com
If shipped — add additional shipping & handling fee of $12 for 1st class mail
All proceeds from the sale of this book by the New Market Historical Society help with the preservation of our collection.