ABOUT US
Mission Statement
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) non-profit 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.
About Us
The New Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2005 whose purpose is to gather, organize, and preserve information and historical items that provide an insight to understanding the life and times of the New Holland area and sharing this information with others.
Our museum is operated by the NHAHS and provides space to store and display artifacts, historic data, photos, literature, and other memorabilia, and make it available to others for educational and research opportunities.
The museum is located on the second floor of the historic Kauffman's Hardware building located at 207 East Main Street in New Holland, PA.
Board of Trustees
Carol Buncie – Retired educator
Aimee Culbert – Marketing executive
Mitchell Dissinger, Vice President – Small business owner. Co-founder of the New Holland Area Historical Society
Brian Frankhouser – Retired insurance executive
William Gable, Treasurer – Retired chief IT executive
Ida Gall – Retired logistics and quality control executive
Ashley Glick – Local attorney
Michael Good – Retired food manufacturing plant manager
Donald Horning – Retired automobile dealer and community volunteer
Wilbur Horning, Vice Chair- Retired banker/Past Mayor of New Holland
Susen Leary, Secretary – Retired educator/Small business owner
Stephen Loewen, President – Small business owner and community leader. Co-founder of the New Holland Area Historical Society, Jefferson Award winner
Michael Ressler, Chair – Retired U. S. Marine Band and member of New Holland Band
Jack Schnader – Self-employed accountant & tax preparer
Josh Stauffer – 4th generation owner of local pharmacy
George Weaver – Retired business owner and member of New Holland Band
Scott Weaver – Retired small business owner