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
Wilbur Horning, Vice Chair
Mitchell Dissinger, Founding Member
Karen Good, Secretary
Rebekah Brown, Treasurer
Carol Buncie
Aimee Culbert
Brian Frankhouser, Founding Member
Ida Gall
Ashley Glick
J. Michael Good
Donald Horning
Jack Schnader
Josh Stauffer
George Weaver
Scott Weaver
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.
Tribute to Bill Gable
The New Holland Area Historical Society lost another dear friend on February 28, 2026. Joining in 2019, Bill Gable took on many responsibilities in the organization including Treasurer, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, manager of information technology, and guardian of lists, photos, passwords, donations and calendar of events. Bill was a warm, caring partner, father, grandfather, friend and “Blue Ball Boy” through and through. He was a man of faith who clearly cared for his family, friends and the New Holland Area Historical Society. Bill will be missed by all.
New Holland Area Historical Society
Location: 207 E Main St, New Holland, PA 17557
Mail: PO Box 464, New Holland, PA 17557
Email: NHAHS@nhhistorical.com
Hours
Thursday & Saturday
10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Phone: 717.354.2049
Links
• Membership
• Resources
• Facebook Photo Albums