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The Kellogg-Eddy House |
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The Kellogg-Eddy House at 679 Willard Avenue in Newington was built in 1808 by General Martin Kellogg. It is a typical New England Georgian-style house with some Greek Revival influences and a good example of the home of an affluent farm family of that era. It has a Colonial Revival addition dating to 1928. The Newington Historical Society & Trust, Inc., has furnished the rooms in the Kellogg-Eddy House with furniture and artifacts owned by many early Newington families. |
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The Enoch Kelsey House |
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The Enoch Kelsey House at 1702 Main Street in Newington is an example of the home of a prosperous Connecticut farmer and tinsmith in the late 18th century. It was built by Enoch Kelsey and his son David in 1799 on Kelsey Street opposite Christian Lane in the southwestern section of town. It was moved to its present location by the Newington Historical Society & Trust in 1979. Of common design, the home features rare, freehand painted wall decorations, basement to attic paneling, a beehive oven and fireplaces. Enoch Kelsey’s grandfather, John, was a weaver and one of the features of the restored home is a working 18th century loom which is used by historical society members to produce woven goods that are sold at selected programs and events. |
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Museum House Tours:
Guided museum house tours are available during any of our programs and events held at the museums.
Special appointments will be considered by calling the Historical Society Office at 860-666-7118 to make appropriate arrangements. |
