The New Kent Historical Society, based in the Old Jail at 12007 Courthouse Circle, is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing information on the history, antiquities, and literature of New Kent County, Virginia. Organized for historic and educational purposes, the Society offers resources to the public, including access to birth, marriage, and death notices dating back to the 1600s.
Visitors to the NKHS Museum can explore exhibits featuring farm equipment, 18th and 19th-century artifacts, toys, household items from the 1930s and 40s, and information on the Green vs. Board of Education case. The Society also welcomes contributions of historic family photos and documents for research and display, offering to scan them on-site for inclusion in their collection.
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