In 1952, some attendees at New London's Old Home Day conceived the idea of founding an Historical Society to mark the upcoming 175th anniversary of the town's incorporation.  A committee was selected to begin the undertaking.  On July 31, 1954, the day of New London's celebration of its 175th anniversary, an organizational meeting of the New London Historical Society was held at the Town Hall.  "The purpose of this new organization  was to develop interest in the history of the area, to collect and preserve memorabilia and historically significant objects, and to educate and inform a growing population of the importance of our past to present day life." For a number of years, since they had no site of their own, the members of the Society met at a variety of locations in town.  However, in 1963, Walter Bucklin donated some farmland on Little Lake Suanpee Road where the Society began to assemble its collection of original and reproduction buildings (a total of 16) which host exhibits that depict aspects of 19th century life in the New London area. The Historical Society offers a series of programs year-round, including a Holiday Open House, dessert socials with speakers on a variety of subjects, school visits, and many other special events and exhibits, all of which are open to the public. Visit their web site at A window to the past:  New London Historical Society.