New Market, NH, Historical Society

05/29/2026

Kicking off the weekend with the Kimball family, photographed at Old Orchard Beach, August 1893. Mrs. Ednah Shaw Kimball, Mrs. Mary Hannah Bartlett, Minerva Maud Graves, Hazen Kimball, Jennie Ednah Graves, Edwin Manson Kimball, Lillian Bertha Graves, William Addison Wight. From our collection NHS #09.05K.001

05/25/2026

Memorial Day, May 25,2026

“....that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain...”
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg Address
Nov 19, 1863

05/16/2026

Tomorrow (Sunday) from 6:00-8:00: Come hang out as we share stories from Burley Cemetery and look back at the cleanup crew’s hard work!
Following the cemetery cleanup review, along with some light refreshments, attendees will enjoy an evening of spirited insights into the lives of several Burley family members who were buried in the cemetery. For additional information see our link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burley-cemetery-cleanup-recap-spirits-of-the-burley-cemetery-tickets-1988393942809?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwVERDUAR11dRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHD2coPirRG1w4gEgnCcAZH9R3vF9M-hVzDiXwDynxx9ZZg-auhRBxG7kCbc_aem_xHH4PxJkUXL62jubF1d4uw

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the New Market, NH, Historical Society! 🦋🦋🦋

04/25/2026

Join Professor Dane Morrison as he unfolds the story of how Seacoast farmers and fisherman rose to defy British authority. The talk is free and open to the public. You can register via the QR code or on our website: newmarketnhhistoricalsociety.org

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter !🐇🐇🐇

04/03/2026

Why the Weirs?

Monday, April 6, 2026
7 - 8:30 pm
Newmarket Town Hall Auditorium

The New Market Historical Society invites everyone to this free event, diving into the history of Newmarket's Fish Weir and the battle to keep it the only remaining fish weir in the State of NH.

Presented by Jerry Collins and John Carmichael.

Jerry is the current and only licensed weir fisherman in NH and John is the President of the New Market Historical Society (https://nhnmhs.com/).

Welcome to the New Market Historical Society Celebrating our 60th Year 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....

03/31/2026

Join us for ‘Why The Weirs?’ A free, and open to the public, presentation on the history of the only remaining Fish Weir in the State of NH.
Newmarket Town Hall. Monday 4/6/26. 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Newmarket Historical New Market, NH, Historical Society
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../why-the-weirs-tickets...

01/03/2026

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01/01/2026

Wishing you all healthy & happy New Year!