The North Stonington Historical Society, with membership open to all, is a non-profit educational organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut. The Society works to promate awareness and understanding of the sociological, economic, political, cultural and natural history of the area now known as the Town of North Stonington.
The Society strives to nuture and preserve an evolving collection of land records, genealogical materials and other historical artifacts within its Headquarters, an 18th century homestead in the center of the village. The Society supports the study of local history in the schools. It encourages identification and responsible stewardship of historical sites and structures, including houses, cemeteries, old roads and stone walls.