Our Mission
To collect, organize and preserve information and historical materials that provide insight to understanding the life and times of the New Holland area, and to share this with others.
Vision Statement
To be a place that our community looks upon as a vital part of everyday life. It should provide a source of information about our history, our heritage, and supply a place to enjoy community interaction regarding those subjects.
Values Statement
The New Holland Area Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sex, disability, gender identification and sexual orientation or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, in the administration of its policies, activities, events, publications, interactions with and selections of vendors, and engagements with volunteers, including the selection of volunteers. We value every person and feel they should be treated equally and therefore comply with all federal and state laws regarding discriminatory practices.
Board of Trustees
Michael Ressler, Chair – Retired U. S. Marine Band and member of New Holland Band
Wilbur Horning, Vice Chair- Retired banker/Past Mayor of New Holland
Mitchell Dissinger, Vice President – Small business owner. Co-founder of the New Holland Area Historical Society
Karen Good, Secretary – Retired IT Executive
William Gable, Treasurer – Retired IT executive
Carol Buncie – Retired educator
Aimee Culbert – Marketing executive
Brian Frankhouser – Retired insurance executive
Ida Gall – Retired logistics and quality control executive
Ashley Glick – Local attorney
J. Michael Good– Retired food manufacturing plant manager
Donald Horning – Retired automobile dealer and community volunteer
Jack Schnader – Retired accountant & tax preparer
Josh Stauffer – 5th generation owner of local pharmacy
George Weaver – Retired business owner and member of New Holland Band
Scott Weaver – Retired small business owner
Thank You to our Founder Steve Loewen
1958 - 2025
The New Holland Area Historical Society is saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Steve Loewen. Steve was a founding member of the Society. For many years he served as its president and was the editor of the quarterly newsletter. His vision for the organization and his unfailing energy to see it grow inspired others to join with him to achieve a shared dream. We are indebted to him and are moved by his example to continue the work he loved so dearly.