Historic Newton connects our community with its history in order to enrich future generations

A community that understands its history and history’s power to shape the future

Integrity and Scholarship: We maintain ethical standards in all that we do. Our research and interpretation is guided by intellectual rigor and professionalism.

Collaboration: Partnerships with other organizations, individuals, and communities drive our work.

Shared authority: History is best learned through multiple perspectives and shared investigation. We invite all people to be their own curators and educators, and to join us in the exploration of history to find meaning for themselves.

Inclusivity and Justice: We are committed to inclusion, equity, and affirmation of all people.

Historic Newton...

● Brings the past to bear on the present.

● Promotes an informed, aware and engaged community.

● Enriches our community's future through engagement, education and stewardship.

● Collects and protects Newton's memories.

● Presents local history in a broader context, deepening understanding and highlighting relevance.

● Brings traditionally underrepresented histories to the fore.

● Preserves and explains history being made within our lifetime as well as the distant past.

● Recognizes that our understanding of the past continually evolves; as we ask new questions, we gain new perspectives.