About NBAHS

About NBAHS

New Bloomfield Area Historical Society (NBAHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, protecting, preserving, and educating about the history and genealogy of the New Bloomfield Area, to include: New Bloomfield, Guthrie, Holt's Summit, Dixie, Lake Mykee, and other small communities within the surrounding area.


Next Scheduled NBAHS Meeting

ANNUAL MEETING
4:30 P.M., SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010
NEW BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA


President's Message


Monday, June 21, 2010

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

NEW BLOOMFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
4:30 P.M., SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010
NEW BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

This meeting notice is being sent very early for two important reasons.

REASON #1: WHAT IS IT REALLY WORTH AND WHAT IS IT REALLY?

What's the value of that whatchamacalit that's been sitting in the corner of your basement for the past 20 years?

Exactly what is that thing your Grandpa bought at an auction 40 years ago?

Is that old coin you found really worth anything?

Well, come to the NB High School cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. before the annual meeting and you'll find out if you really do own something valuable!!!

During this time, the Society is hosting an Antique Road Show featuring Tom and Joan Benke. Tom and Joan live in Jefferson City where they have owned an antique business for over 40 years. Both are qualified appraisers and buyers of antiques, memorabilia and collectibles.

For only $5 for two pieces, Tom and Joan will view your precious articles and provide an estimated appraisal or a description of what you really own! No more questions about "what is this" or "what is this worth."

And during this time, the Society will be serving homemade cakes and pies, along with your favorite ice cream!

Now where could you spend a better Sunday afternoon?


REASON #2: THE COMMUNITY QUILT IS COMPLETED!

 Community Quilt

Fulton Sun Article - Community Quilt

As you will recall, Darlene Smith Grillos volunteered to make a community quilt that could be auctioned by the Society. Sections were purchased by community members for $10. The names were then embroidered by Darlene's mom, Berniece Smith, whom we all know as our beauty operator for over 50 years. Bernice completed all the pieces just before she passed away last September.

The quilt is beyond words. It is now hanging in the Historical Society for viewing.

Here's Darlene's story in her own words:

This quilt represents history - both old and new - of Callaway County and New Bloomfield. Names on this quilt reflect families that have lived in this area for decades. Although some may be "newcomers", they are all Callawegians.

Early settlers knew how to live with what little they had. Often, their quilts were made from old clothing or scraps left from a previous sewing project. They were all hand quilted. This scrap quilt is part of that early pioneer spirit.

The red, white and blue colors were chosen to represent the colors of our American Flag. Since the founding of New Bloomfield in 1836, hundreds of Callawegians have served their country, from the Civil War through the present wars today in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to support their fellow men and women.

The pattern is split rail fence and represents early boundary lines. Long before barbed wire, the split rail fence set the standard for ownership. Robert Frost once said, "Fences a good neighbor makes."

The eight churches in the New Bloomfield area have held and are still holding our community together, just as they are now holding this quilt together.

The five stars represent the five counties that surround Callaway County - Boone, Audrain, Montgomery, Cole and Osage.

This quilt encompasses the hand work and quilt scrapping of the 1800's, the match piecing of the 1900's and the electronic machine quilting of the 21st century.

This was the last quilt finished by Berniece Smith on July 28, 2009. She spent countless hours lovingly embroidering each name. We are honored to have this very special artwork for the New Bloomfield Area Historical Society.

The quilt has countless hours in its making. The materials alone have cost over $500.

Our annual meeting will begin at 4:30. The first order of business will be the auction of the quilt. Darlene's only stipulation for this donation is that is hangs in the New Bloomfield Historical Society building for the next 10 years before removal by the owner.

This is indeed a very special gift to the Society. As noted in her personal message, all area churches are included in the quilt.

After the auction of the quilt, the annual meeting will begin. At that time, the first order of business will be the election of officers.

I know everyone is very busy this summer. But if you can spare the time, please join us for this very important meeting and auction.

The Society we have developed in the past four short years will match any in the state. Through the efforts of so many volunteers, it has become an historical refuge. We hope you will become part of it, participate in it and feel comfortable sharing your history with it.

I will be sending out another reminder prior to the meeting in July. I just wanted everyone to make certain this special event is put on your calendar early so you can plan to be with us!

Thanks for your continued support!

Gracia Yancey Backer, President

DON'T FORGET TO VIEW OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE PROVIDED TO US BY AN INTERNET GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH SOCKET! THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO OUR SOCIETY FREE OF CHARGE!

http://www.newbloomfieldhistorical.org

PLEASE BRING/SEND YOUR MOSER'S GROCERY TICKETS TO THE MEETING! WE GET $$$$$$$$$$ FOR THEM!!




E-MAIL INFORMATION

If you are getting this by US mail and have an e-mail address which you access often, please consider sharing it with us. Postage is expensive but certainly necessary to keep in touch with all our great members. If you have e-mail, please send it to me at ltgovbacker@aol.com (Gracia).


Future Plans

CARWASH FUNDRAISER

Carwash fundraiser is now over and tickets are turned in. Thanks for your support of this valuable project. More projects will be in the future as soon as new plans are laid.


NBAHS Newsletters


New Bloomfield Area Historical Society Newsletters

  • July 2010
  • May 2010
  • March 2010
  • January 2010
  • November 2009
  • September 2009
  • July 2009
  • May 2009
  • March 2009
  • January 2009
  • Quilt Show 2008
  • September 2008
  • Annual Meeting 2008

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    Hours of Operation

    New Bloomfield Area Historical Society Opens!
    Building will be open on a regularly scheduled basis:
    Open: Saturdays, 10:00 am thru 1:00 pm
    Please drop in.



    VISIT THE SOCIETY ON SATURDAYS!

    Don't forget! The Society is open 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each Saturday for visitors and members to view our exhibits! Believe it or not, we have people stopping by each Saturday! Thanks to Dave, Dale and Wayne for their continued volunteer services to the Society! Next spring we will be planting shrubs in front of the building. Sorry we didn't get it done this Spring!

    Be sure to check out the New Accessions web page.

    Membership


    MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE for 2010!

    You will be receiving a renewal notice from our Evelyn Criswell Thomas in the very near future under separate mailing. PLEASE consider renewing your membership. Dues are to be in by the end of October. We cannot continue to operate without your support. We thank each of you, whether you're a "townie" or a great supporter out of the area, for helping sustain our efforts! Where else can you have this much fun for only $25 per year?!




    Article III, Section 3. "Memberships dues will be invoiced by August 31st of each year and collected by September 30 of the same year. Membership will be suspended/cancelled if dues are not submitted by October 31."

    Regular membership is $25 per person and corporate membership is $100 per business.

    At your request, we would gladly mail you a membership card with your name and address. One card is for you and the other card should be returned to the Society with your membership dues. The cards have been perforated for your convenience.


    Volunteers

    Discussion Board


    History

    Organization

    Bylaws

    Society Officers


    2008-2009 New Bloomfield Historical Society Officers

    Gracia Yancey Backer,  President

    Jane Yows Hurtt,  First Vice President

    Evelyn Thomas,  Second Vice President (Membership)

    Dawn Lawson Glick,  Secretary

    David West,  Treasurer


    Business Entity

    Name                                         Type
    New Bloomfield Area Historical Society       Legal
    
    Non-Profit Corporation - Domestic-Information
      
    Charter Number: N00716072 
    Status: Good Standing   
    Entity Creation Date: 2/9/2006 
    State of Business.: MO 
    Expiration Date:  Perpetual 
    Last Annual Report Filed Date:  
    Last Annual Report Filed: 0 
    
    Registered Agent Agent Name: Backer , Gracia Office Address: 2885 State Rd. TT New Bloomfield MO 65063 Mailing Address: IRS Status: 501(c)(3) Non-profit corporation

    NBAHS Corporate Entity

    New Bloomfield Area Historical Society Corporate Entity

  • New Bloomfield Area Historical Society
  • Creation Filing
  • Amended Restatement
  • 2007 Annual Report


  • Accessions

    Remember, please, if you have items you feel would be of benefit to our exhibits you should contact Dave West or Dale Lawson. We must have documentation of your contribution or loan before we can take any items.

    Pictures will be printed on our new copier, so you will not have to donate the originals!

    Thank you for bearing with us. We do value your contributions.

    Download Donation of Articles to NBAHS

    Download NBAHS Photo Accessions Form


    Tributes


    MEMORIALS

    As always, please remember the society when giving memorials for friends or loved ones.

    Mary Jane Mitchell by Nancy and Dave West
    Richard Murphy by Nancy and Dave West
    W. W. Leatherwood by Nancy and Dave West
    David Williams by Donald Burke and Barbara McKim
    Wanda Walker by Nancy and Dave West



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