Newington Historical Society & Trust, Inc

Preserving Yesterday, Inspiring Tomorrow

About Us

The Newington Historical Society, founded in 1971, offers programs and events throughout the year.

Consider joining us, seeing old friends and meeting new ones and learn about the history of Newington through museum tours, exhibits and presentations.

Our Mission is “To Promote Newington History by Every Feasible Means, to as Wide an Audience as Possible“.

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  • First Town Hall
  • Center School – 1912
  • Newington Junction Train Station – 1950
  • First Town Hall
  • Congregational Church – abt. 1897

Visit Our Historic Sites

Kellogg-Eddy House

The Kellogg-Eddy House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1808 and at that time there were more than 100 houses in Newington and three schools.

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Enoch Kelsey House

The Enoch Kelsey House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1799 by farmer and tinsmith Enoch Kelsey and his son David. It features rare free-hand painted wall decorations which imitate wallpaper.

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Upcoming Events

  • 2026 Open Hearth Cooking

    Join us on November 7th, 2026, from 11 am – 1 pm for an Open Hearth Cooking and Weaving Demonstration at The Kelsey House (located at 1702 Main St, Newington, CT). ** Registration is Not Re…

    November 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • 2026 Holiday Open House

    Come join us for a Holiday Open House celebration on Sunday, December 6th, 2026, from 1-3 pm at the historic Kellogg – Eddy House & Museum (located at 679 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT). …

    December 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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