Sesquicentennial memory book being compiled for New Holland’s 150th next year
Submissions requested from current and former residents
 

[May 22, 2024]    The Village of New Holland will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025. The big event is scheduled for June 6-7, 2025. A 150th anniversary book is being compiled.

The committee is inviting present and former residents of New Holland and Sheridan Township to write a short article about their time living in New Holland or Sheridan Township.

Some things to consider are:

• What fond memory do you have about living in New Holland or Sheridan Township?

• Was the foundation of your home constructed with concrete blocks made at the Concrete Block Factory in New Holland from 1914-1930?

• Did you have any favorite business(es) you liked to shop? What made it unique?

• Did you have a favorite restaurant? What was its specialty?

• When school was out what activities did you find to fill your day?

• How did you get to school – walk, horse, bus, or car?

With your personal input, the 150th anniversary book will be filled with memories of times past and present shared by you and brought to life.

There will also be a Veterans section in the 150th anniversary book. Veterans are encouraged to write an article about their time in the military. Please include your name, branch of service, years of service.

If you have a photo you would like to submit, please send it along with your article, have your name and address or telephone number on the back of the photo at the bottom.

Please include your name, address, telephone number, and email address, if you have one.

Articles may be mailed to Roseann Coers at 48 1800th St., New Holland IL 62671
or emailed to [e-mail] 

The committee reserves the right to edit articles, if needed.

[Roseann Coers]