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.
The Old Jail is open for research Wednesdays, 10:00 - 2:00. Contact us at info@newkenthistoricalsoc.com with questions or to visit at other times.
We are now collecting dues for 2025NKHS Membership
The next meeting of the Society will take place in July. Details to come.
The Museum is housed in the historic 2-room schoolhouse at 11740 New Kent Highway. Open Saturdays, 10:00 - 2:00, but contact museum@newkenthistoricalsoc.com to visit at other times. Exhibits include farm equipment, 18th and 19th century artifacts, toys and household items from the 1930s and 40s, and the Green vs the Board of Education case. Admission is free. .
The Society is seeking historic family photos and documents to add to its collection for research and display. If you have photos or documents you are willing to share, we will scan them while you wait and you will take the orginals with you. Bring the photos to the Old Jail at 12007 Courthouse Way, New Kent any Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or to the Museum any Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00.