Text Box: About Us

 In the early 1970’s there were two historic organizations in Newington, the Newington Historical Society, established in 1971 and the Newington Historical Trust, Inc., established in 1974.  These two important groups merged in 1977 creating the Newington Historical Society & Trust, Inc.  

The Board of Directors shall consist of 18 ( eighteen ) members, 15 ( fifteen) elected by the general membership and 3 ( three) appointed by the town of Newington. The term of membership on the Board of Directors shall be three years. The Officers shall be elected from the members of the Board of Directors . The term shall be one year.

 

The two Historical Houses, Kellogg-Eddy and the Enoch Kelsey Houses are owned by the Town of Newington and are under the management of the Newington Historical Society & Trust, Inc.

Text Box: Newington Historical Society & Trust Inc. Board of Director’s Executive Board President James Late Vice President Linda Crawford Secretary D avid Goodale Treasurer Gail Kelly Asst. Treasurer Maureen Lynch Exc. Director Dorothy Abbott Board of Directors Margaret Antinerella Linda Crawford Pauline Dow Kathleen Golec David Goodale Linda Hornyak Gail Kelly Marguerite Kennedy James Late Maureen Lynch David Nagel Maureen Reale Ann Whitford Esther Eddy ( Town Appointed ) Jerilyn Nagel ( Town Appointed ) Linda Woods ( Town Appointed ) The staff, officers and Board of Directors of the Newington Historical Society can be reached for assistance and information by calling the office. ( 860 ) 666-7118

Newington

                   Historical Society & Trust, Inc.

                       

                       

                                     Our  Statement of Purpose

 

           To promote Newington history by every feasible

                     means, to as wide an audience as possible.

 

 

 

 

   From the earliest settlement to the present; archeologically,

      architecturally, artistically, culturally, economically, politically,

      religiously, and socially , we will try to stimulate an interest       

      and appreciation in Newington history.

 

      To  collect, preserve, interpret and display architectural

      artifacts and documents that will serve this purpose and   

      encourage preservation of historic structures throughout

      Newington.

 

    To provide public access to the Society’s collection through

         exhibitions, tours, educational programs, lectures and

        meetings relating to the purpose herein described.

Newington Historical Society Office:                

          679 Willard Avenue                                                                

   Newington, Connecticut   06111

 

 

Telephone:  ( 860 ) 666-7118

Email :      NGTNheritage@aol.com

Website:   www.NewingtonHistoricalSociety.org

 

Office Hours:    Monday & Friday Mornings;  8:00  -  11:00 am

                         Wednesday Afternoons:  2:00  -  4:00 pm