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!

The Stone School Museum is now closed for the fall and winter.

The public can call the museum tel # 603-659-7420, leave a message and we will return your call to schedule your visit.

Tis The Season —

The Historical Society Holiday Open House will be held

Dec 7th and the14th - the  first two Saturdays in December from 11 am til 3 pm.

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Visit the Stone School Museum’s collection of  Christmas exhibits of toys, dolls, clothing and gifts of Christmas Past.

There are a variety of events planned — food, a visit with Santa,  readings of  Christmas  letters and diary entries written by soldiers from the front lines during the Civil War, WW I and WW II.

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Dcember 14th Also Marks the 250th Annivsersary 

of the attack on Fort William and Mary.

On December 14, 2024 the NH Sons of the Revolution will be sponsoring an re-enactment of the “Powder Keg Raid” that happened December 14th & 15th  in 1774 at Fort William and Mary (today known as Fort Constitution).  On Sunday,

December 15th at 3 pm, the Newmarket Community Church will hold a commenative service jointly sponsorsed by the Church, the New Market Historical Society, as well as the NH Sons of the  Revolution regarding Newmarket’s role in this attack.

This service is open to the public, and for those who were former members of the Newmarket Militia - you are invited to attend in your old militia uniforms.

Newmarket’s 300th Celebration

Planning Now for 2027

Members of the Newmarket 300 Steering Commitee are preparing for the town’s 300th celebration scheduled for 2027.   

They continue to welcome input from the public. 

Any interested individual, business or organizational representative is invited to attend the next meeting on:

 Wednesday, November 13th, 6-7 pm at Sunrise Sunset Center behind the Police Station.   

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From Newmarket Town Councilor Brian Ward—

announces A Newmarket Cemetery Day.

“…This will be in conjunction with the Newmarket Historical Society and Cemetery Trustees to take care of untended cemeteries. There are over 100 cemeteries in Newmarket, many dating back to the town’s founding. Dozens of smaller cemeteries are currently uncared for. Unfortunately, the town is unable to maintain them due to funding, resources, or because they are on private land without public access.

“These neglected cemeteries have become overgrown with brush and weeds and if nothing is done, these places and the history they represent will disappear forever.  As we look forward to America’s 250th anniversary and Newmarket’s 300th, I am asking Newmarket citizens to come out and lend a hand at the first ever Newmarket Cemetery Volunteer Day; to tend to Newmarket’s past as we look to the town’s future.

“Cemetery Day Volunteers will help by performing lawn care at cemeteries selected by the Cemetery Trustees, such as mowing, pruning, raking, and repainting metal gates. Volunteers will NOT be touching or cleaning the gravestones, as the age of the stone requires special care and materials to prevent erosion. After the volunteer day is done, the Historical Society will put on a presentation about the history of the cemetery, describing what life was like for Newmarketers during the 1800’s”.

(Photo: of the old Norton Cemetery off Pond Street that was reclaimed by Newmarket’s Sons of the American Legion around 2010). 

“This is my first attempt at organizing a community service day, so I ask for patience while I work out what the heck I’m doing. I’m hoping to do this either this Fall or in Spring 2025 At this stage I’m trying to gauge public interest and support for this volunteer project, so if anyone listening is interested or has an opinion please reach out to me an my town email bward@newmarketnh.gov.”

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  Looking for a Holiday Gift —

Look no further than….

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The New Market Historical Society acknowledges our 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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Another business partner is Seacoast Test Prep, whose private tutoring classes are offered at The Loft, 125 Main St., Suite E, Newmarket.

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