Historic Newton tells the stories of Newton's people and places. Visit us to explore our historic sites and collections, learn from our exhibitions, archives and programs, and share out common history. Historic Newton is headquartered at the Jackson Homestead and Museum, a regional center for exploration into the Underground Railroad movement and one of the first sites recognized by the National Park Service's Underground Network to Freedom.

Historic Newton's mission is to encourage the inquiry and exploration of Newton in the broad context of American history.

Formerly the Newton History Museum, Historic Newton is the umbrella term that encompasses the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Newton Historical Society, Inc. The Jackson Homestead opened to the public as a museum in 1950.