New Market, Virginia

New Market is the southern-most town of Shenandoah County, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The town is cradled by the Massanutten and Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and on the West by the Alleghany Mountains. There is just something magical here, how could it not be with a river that flows north and majestic underground rooms?

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"Allstar Lodging" a member of the New Market Area Chamber Of Commerce is located in Page County less than a 2 hour drive from the DC Metro area, or Richmond, Va., making it a convenient destination for a week long stay, a weekend, or a mid-week getaway. Whether you're looking for a romantic seclusion, family fun, reunion, anniversary, wedding celebrations, or outdoor adventures, you can find the perfect spot in Page County, Virginia, named the Cabin Capital of Virginia. .http://www.allstarlodging.com/

Bridge Builders Banquet-Stonewall Jackson High School

Thursday, November 19th at 6:30pm

December 2009: Christmas Along the Old Valley Pike

Sponsored by the 5 Chambers of Commerce. New Market will sponsor an Old Fashion Candy Christmas and we ask businesses to decorate their buildings according to the theme.

Christmas Tree Contest

Decorate a Christmas tree representing your business and place it on the grounds or porch at the Shenvalee.

Citizens will be invited to view the trees and vote ($1.00 per vote with proceeds going to the local food pantry)

To Enter:

$10.00 entrance fee (will be donated to the local food pantry)
Businesses may either use an artificial or live tree (at the discretion of Shenvalee) If indoors a maximum of 5 ft. please. If using a live tree it may only be outdoors but may be any size and maintained by the business.
Trees are to be placed and decorated between 12/1 and 12/3 and need to be removed between 1/2 and 1/4.

For detailed information please contact Vickie at the Shenvalee (740-3181)

Christmas Parade on Congress Street sponsored by the American Legion...... this will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 5th.

Battle of New Market

145th Battle of New Market Reenactment-

May 15th and 16th, 2010

Will take place at New Market battlefield State Historical Park

Call 866-515-1864 for more information

Road Trip to History

"The Great Valley Road"

New Market, VA

By: Oak Tree Productions

This wonderful DVD is now available for purchase through the New Market Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a fabulous outline of the rich history of the New Market Area. Cost of the DVD is $19.50. Call 540-740-3212 to reserve your copy today!


	History of The Shenvalee The name, chosen by the owner and New Market newspaper publisher, John G. Miller, comes from a combination of three words: Shenandoah - Virginia - Lee, hence Shen-Va-Lee or "Shenvalee" The Shenvalee is located on historic ground owned by Valentine Sevier as part of his 378 acre plantation granted him by Lord Fairfax on July 21, 1749, which he deeded to his son John, who became Gen. Sevier and the first Governor of Tennessee. The Shenvalee is located on the central part of the plantation. The Shenvalee is popular among locals and tourists alike. There is a now a 27-hole golf course, lounge, fine dinning and accomodations offered on this majestic setting.

Why New Market is so named?:

The land was granted by King Charles II to Lord Culpepper and eventually passed to Lord Fairfax. The town was first known as Cross Roads due to the fact it was the intersection of two principal Indian Trails. Gen. John Sevier, noted Indian fighter, revolutionary patriot, and founder & Governor of Tennessee, is generally credited with being the founder of the town. New Market derives its name from New Market, England, the site of the famous racetrack. In the early days, there was a racetrack in New Market, Virginia, just about a mile long to the west of the town. The name was officially recorded on December 14, 1796.

Claim to Fame:

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New Market's place in history became secure on May 15, 1864 when a force of Federal troops under Gen. Franz Sigel was routed by Confederates under the command of Gen. John C. Breckenridge, following a fierce battle in mud and rain west and north of the town. The tide of the battle was turned by the historic charge of the Virginia Military Institute Cadets from Lexington, Virginia, who were moved into a breach on the Confederate line at the Bushong House, a mile north of town! There are still many buildings standing within the town (and several still owned by the same families) that served the troops during "The War". (Be certain to visit New Market Battlefield State Historical Park)