The Newstead Historical Society was established in 1958 and chartered by the Erie County Historical Federation and the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron. We are a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) cultural non-profit organization and currently there are nearly 400 members based all over the world.

Each year, the NHS presents free to the public Programs of historical interest. Please visit our Events page for the schedule of our speaker series for 2023. Additionally, there are two buildings that the NHS owns and maintains.

“Highlights of the Octagon”

semi-guided tours 30 – 40 minutes in length

1st and 3rd Sundays April Through October

1pm – 3pm no reservation needed

Adults $8 Youth 11 – 17yrs $5

Private/Guided Tours

Reservations are required for our 60 – 80 minute in-depth tours for groups and may be arranged by leaving a message at 716-542-4270 or by email at Director_RTOH@newsteadhistoricalsociety.org

$12 a person – group of one to five people

$10 a person – group of 6 or more people

“Highlights of the Octagon”

semi-guided tours 30 – 40 minutes in length

1st and 3rd Sundays April Through October

1pm – 3pm no reservation needed

Adults $8 Youth 11 – 17yrs $5

Private/Guided Tours

Reservations are required for our 60 – 80 minute in-depth tours for groups and may be arranged by leaving a message at 716-542-4270 or by email at Director_RTOH@newsteadhistoricalsociety.org

$12 a person – group of one to five people

$10 a person – group of 6 or more people