About Historic Newton
The mission of Historic Newton is to encourage the inquiry and exploration of Newton within the broad context of American history. To accomplish this mission, the Jackson Homestead and Museum maintains a collection and an historic property that interprets Newton’s past and present. The Museum collects, preserves and exhibits historical artifacts of local significance and presents public programs that involve the diverse population of Newton and the region.
The City of Newton established The Jackson Homestead as a museum in 1950. The original mission of the museum's Board of Trustees was to restore, furnish, and repair the structure; to collect and preserve objects and documents of importance relating to Newton history; and to make the Homestead "of lasting value to the community."
On the recommendation of the Board of Trustees, the Mayor appointed the first full-time director in 1953 and in the same year, the Friends of The Jackson Homestead, a not-for-profit membership organization, was established. In 1982 the Friends changed its name to the Newton Historical Society and, in 1984, the Mayor-appointed Board of Trustees and the Newton Historical Society began working together to oversee and fund the museum. The Jackson Homestead and Museum operates as a public/private partnership and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2000. In 2003 the museum changed its name to the Newton History Museum to better reflect its role in the community. In 2009, the organization adopted the umbrella name of Historic Newton to accomodate its steady growth beyond the walls of the Jackson Homestead. Historic Newton also oversees the Historic Burying Grounds Project, and soon the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.
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Trustees of Historic Newton
Harry O. Lohr, Jr., Chair, Paul Eldrenkamp, Russel Feldman, Karen Haywood, Marietta Marchitelli, John R. Morganti, Jane O'Hern, Carol Ann Shea, Lynne Sullivan
Historic Newton Officers
Anne Larner, President
Jay Walter, Vice President
Russell Lightman, Treasurer
Beverly Hurney, Clerk
Historic Newton Board Members
Lucy Caldwell-Stair, Carl Cohen, Peter Dimond, Sheila Donahue, Henry Finch, Sue Flicop, Beryl Gilfix, Susan Heyman, Paula Jacoff, Jeffrey Kahn, Jonathan Kantar, Treffle LaFleche, Larry Marion, Susan Paley, Dena Rashes, Doris White Soares, Peter Terris, Linda Wisnewski, Edward Wolyniec
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Historic Newton is a public-private partnership between the City of Newton and the Newton Historical Society, Inc, a non-profit organization Questions or comments: Email  © 2010 Historic Newton |
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