About Us

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, NY.

We are a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) cultural non-profit organization and currently there are nearly 400 members based all over the world.

Our mailing address is 

P O Box 222 Akron NY 14001

716-542-7022

Harold Finger - President

Adam Burg - Vice President

Patricia S Pearce - Treasurer

Linda Capan  - Membership Secretary

TRUSTEES

Jannette Potera

Marcia Tordy

Kevin Scherf

Carolyn Finger

Sharon Koszuta

Marlene Gehl

John Asmus

Kate Stapleton Parzych - Director/Curator, 

Rich-Twinn Octagon House

Pat Rodrigues - Director/Curator,

Knight-Sutton Museum and 

Research Center

Jannette Potera - NHS Collections Manager

145 Main Street Akron NY 

"Highlights of the Octagon" semi-guided tours runs May through October

1st and 3rd Sundays from 1pm - 3pm. 

Donation $8 adults $5 youth 11 - 17 yrs 

10 yrs and younger - free with adult

Private and group tours (approximately 75 minutes)

$12 per person for 1 - 5 visitors, $10 per person for groups of six visitors or more. Use our Contact page to set up group and private tours or call and leave a message at  716-542-4270

Please note: Being a historical home restored to its original floor plans, there are many narrow-step staircases throughout the house included in the tours. The Rich-Twinn Octagon House is not handicap accessible. 

123 Main Street Akron NY

716-542-7022 

Our 2025 season runs May through October with our permanent display, "Moments in Time", and this year's exhibit, "Landmarks and Legacies"

1st and 3rd Sundays 1pm - 3pm   

Wednesdays from 10am - 1pm. 

Free Admission - donations gratefully accepted.