Historic Newton is a public/private partnership between the Newton Historical Society and the City of Newton.
What we do:
- Operate two museums—the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
- Maintain three historic burying grounds in the City of Newton
- Collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit historic artifacts of local significance
- Offer workshops, lectures, walking tours, discussions, and other educational programs that educate and involve the diverse population of Newton and the region
- Maintain an archive of historic documents, photographs, maps, and other materials related to the history of Newton
- Promote and celebrate historic research and preservation in and about the City of Newton