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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, JUNE 13th
Event by Jablon Studios - New
35 Church St. Maine NY 13760
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Join us on Friday, June 13th at 6:00 PM at the J. Ralph Ingalls Building (35 Church St, Maine, NY 13760) for a festive and patriotic red, white, and blue mosaic workshop—perfect for decorating your porch or home for summer! You’ll choose between a 16" round or 11x18" rectangle mosaic, both on MDF wood and suitable for indoor or covered outdoor use (not intended for winter exposure). necessary. Space is limited, so sign up now by clicking here.
MONDAY, JUNE 16TH
Maine, NY. The Nanticoke Valley Historical Society of Maine, NY (NVHS) is hosting a Toast to Schoolhouse No. 4 to commemorate the historic building's move to the town 25 years ago. The celebration will take place in the schoolyard of the circa 1845 one-room schoolhouse located at 14 Nanticoke Road in Maine, NY on Monday, June 16 starting at 6:00 PM. The first 100 adults in attendance will receive a commemorative Schoolhouse No. 4 glass. This event is family-friendly and open to the public.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
Doug's Fish Fry June 21st
At the J Ralph Ingalls School to benefit the building renovation efforts.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF NVHS?
Join the NANTICOKE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MAINE, NY,
and you WILL make a difference!
The NVHS has been an active part of the community since 1969.
Your membership will provide critical support for preserving buildings and collections, organizing exhibitions, and presenting a variety of educational programs for children and adults. Please join with other generous individuals, businesses, and foundations to help us continue to tell the stories of our community's fascinating history.
GOALS
- To preserve the history and the historic sites in the Nanticoke Valley in the towns of Maine, Nanticoke and Union Center, in Broome County, New York.
- To collect, preserve and exhibit historical items from the area.
- To develop educational programs for people of all ages, with a strong focus on our youth.
- To collaborate with other organizations, such as historical societies, special groups, schools, and branches of government that may share in our mission.
Our Mission
The Nanticoke Valley Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded to preserve the history of the Nanticoke Valley located in Broome County, New York. Our buildings include the Janet W. Bowers Museum, Schoolhouse No. 4, Pitcher's Mill, the Norton Carriage Barns, and the J Ralph Ingalls School..
Mission Statement: The Society is to conduct, operate and maintain a historical society, exclusively for educational purposes. In keeping with the statement of purpose in the charter of the organization the Society will encourage preservation and knowledge of the past.