We are a group of people who share an interest in American history in general and New England history in particular. Meetings are held throughout the year for lectures, historical entertainments, and other programs. The public is always invited.

The Society owns and operates the King House Museum & Barn which is open free of charge on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., May through September. The King House is also open for a special holiday exhibit on a weekend in December.  Built in 1764 by Dr. Alexander King, an influential figure in Suffield history, the museum's period rooms house an excellent collection of local furnishings. The House’s other collections include some early flasks and bottles, embroidery samplers, Suffield postcards, and other local memorabilia.

The Barn houses a number of early carriages and sleighs, an exhibit on the history of local tobacco growing and cigar manufacturing and an expanding collection of tools used in the growing and processing tobacco.

We answer inquiries about local history, but genealogical questions are best addressed to the Kent Memorial Library, which offers an excellent historical and genealogical collection.

We welcome new members and volunteers who can help in numerous ways.  Volunteers work as docents and help with special events, fundraisers and work days.  Other volunteer work could include writing for grants and articles for the Society’s newsletter and the local media.

Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to learn and socialize with like-minded friends and neighbors.