HOURS: The Family History and Research Center at The Old Jail is closed for the winter, but will reopen in March.Contact info@newkenthistoricalsoc.com to arrange a visit or for research questions.
The New Kent Historical Society
PO Box 24
New Kent, VA 23124
Diirections
E-mail: info@newkenthistoricalsoc.com
The New Kent Historical Society, based in the Old Jail at 12007 Courthouse Circle, collects, preserves and disseminates information relating to history, antiquities and literature of New Kent County, Virginia. It is organized for historic and educational purposes, and as a resource to the public, to include birth, marriage and death notices starting from the 1600s.
We are now collecting dues for 2026NKHS Membership
The next general meeting of the Society will be held in March .
The Museum, housed in the historic 2-room schoolhouse at 11740 New Kent Highway, is closed for the winter. Contact museum@newkenthistoricalsoc.com for appointments to visit. There are exhibits of farm equipment, toys and household items from the 1930s and 40s, and the Green vs the Board of Education case. Admission is free. .
