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Newville Historical Society

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A welcoming home converted into a living history museum for Newville and surrounding hamlets. J.

Housed in the former Warren Welch home which was built in the 1860s by S. McCannen, the Society has a museum with three display rooms and a non-circulating research library which contains an extensive collection of genealogies on area families, a photographic library and an obituary collection. Five times a year, the Society sponsors presentations on locally relevant topics led by well-known and knowledgeable speakers designed to engage and educate the membership and the community. Membership in the Society is open to anyone with an interest in the history of the Newville and Big Spring areas. The Newville Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and, as such, welcomes tax-deductible donations.

10/29/2026

No time for a breather—history is happening right here in Newville!
Mark your calendars for the NHS Annual Meeting on November 19th at 6:00 PM at the Newville TCP First Church of God (475 Shippensburg Rd).
This isn't just your standard annual meeting. While we will handle our official business swiftly—including crucial board elections, a recap of our milestone moments, and the upcoming budget—the real highlight of the evening begins immediately after.
We are thrilled to welcome our extraordinary guest speaker, Colonel (Ret.) Frank R. Hancock!
Colonel Hancock is a true Renaissance man of Central Pennsylvania. You might know him as a local high school basketball referee (24 years) or as a ballroom dance instructor (28 years). But he is also a celebrated military leader and historian. He famously commanded the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during the historic 1991 air assault into Iraq, an extraordinary feat he detailed in his recent book, Operation Desert Storm: How Two Young Intelligent Analysts and an Infantry Battalion Changed the War in Iraq.
Now working with the “Time Travelers Trunk” history company, Colonel Hancock is coming to Newville to connect the global to the local. Come listen as he reveals our area's surprising, vital involvement in the creation of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The best part? This event is completely FREE and open to both members and the general public!
After the presentation, stick around for light snacks, refreshments, and a chance to mingle. Whether you want to pick the brain of a retired Colonel, chat with local historians, or just talk shop about local history, this is your chance.
Don't miss out! Please hit "Share," invite your friends!

10/27/2026

Well that's a wrap folks. Hope you enjoyed the parade. Now for a long 8 month rest until we start the 2027 parade season.

THANK YOU TO THE BIG SPRING COMMUNITY, THE WELL BEHAVED KIDS ALONG THE ROUTE, THE TEAM THAT PUT THIS TOGETHER. THE BOROUGH FOR ALL ITS HELP, THE WONDEFUL PARTICIPANTS AND OUR OUTSTANING JUDGES. AND LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT TYLER AND DEB WHO WALKED THE WHOLE ROUTE AT THE END CLEANING UP. AND THEN THERE WAS SCOTT TOO!

Signed,
Your Newville Historical Society.

10/26/2026

It sure feels like a good old fashioned parade!

10/23/2026

Our Historical Society works for you and we listen to you. With all the hubub about the Parade, this got snuck onto our mailbox today.
A while back we made it our mission to save this bridge. Letters and phone calls along with local and state reps giving their input on our behalf. I personally made a number of calls and posted this on social media. Enjoy this little snippet.

"PennDOT, on behalf of the FHWA, has determined that the SR 3007 bridge can be rehabilitated to meet the project’s new purpose and need while also meeting the SOI Standards. Both rehabilitation alternatives effectively address the purpose and need while preserving its character-defining features of the bridge which contributes to the eligible Big Spring Industrial and Agricultural Historic District. PennDOT is recommending Alternative 1 as it provides a more comprehensive, long-term solution compared to Alternative 2. "

You can read more here on these two links, but I think your NHS is going to take a victory lap on this one. What do you think?
https://path.penndot.pa.gov/PostingDetails.aspx?ProjectID=47103&PostingID=35157

https://path.penndot.pa.gov/OpenAttachment.aspx?ECSGUID=E9802885-E291-C3CD-8620-A16943C00000

10/23/2026

Just a friendly reminder, signs will be going up for no parking on the following streets during the Parade this Monday. Broad, Big
Spring Ave, north on 233 to the light, West on 641 to Zion church. After 5pm on Monday, Hippensteel's Auto will be towing these vehicles. Understand this is a pain, but what if a child runs out into the parade route and cannot be seen because of a car in the way and gets hurt. Plus, we have bands that take up the whole street, who would now have to go out of formation to accommodate. This one day a year, sees Newville swell to almost 4x its population. Please be considerate and do not park on those streets from 5pm to 10pm on Monday Oct 26th. Thank you so much in advance. The team has worked tirelessly to ensure this is even a bigger and better parade than previous years. Please share and again, thank you from the army of volunteers we have for this event.

10/19/2026

Huge shout out to our very own, Pat Bailey! Happy happy birthday! She works tirelessly to preserve Newville’s history. We are so grateful her dedication to NHS—as Secretary and Exec Board member she sure keep us all on track! Please wish this special lady a very happy birthday!

10/18/2026

We sure did have a Boo-tiful evening for a walk! Thank you VTS for joining in the fun! Next Up…THE Halloween Parade!

10/18/2026

Thank you! Thank you! To the over 150 history and ghost lovers that filled the streets tonight!!! What a fun night! Send us your pics!

10/17/2026

Look who's here!!!

Address

69 S High Street
Newville, PA
17241

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 11am
Wednesday	6pm - 8pm

Telephone

(717) 776-6210

Website

http://www.newvillehistoricalsociety.weebly.com/

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