Kellog-Eddy House
The Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum
The Kellogg-Eddy House, also known as the General Martin Kellogg House, was built in 1808 by Captain Martin Kellogg for his son and daughter-in-law, Mary Welles. This two-story house is a great example of New England homes from the early 1800s. It was built in a style called Georgian, with a full attic and basement. The front of the house has fancy columns and a glass fanlight above the door, which shows some Greek-style influence.
Inside the house, there are two big chimneys that warm the main rooms and bedrooms. The original kitchen has a large fireplace and oven. The home has beautiful woodwork, including detailed fireplaces, wall paneling, and special cupboards.
The Kellogg family lived in the house until 1913, when they sold it to a distant relative named E. Welles Eddy. In 1928, the house was updated with a new addition built in a style called Colonial Revival. This added a bigger dining room, kitchen, sunroom, and more bedrooms. Old buildings behind the house were torn down, and a three-car garage was added.
In 1976, the Town of Newington bought the house and the surrounding land. Some of the land later became West Meadow Cemetery. In 1987, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, the house is home to the Newington Historical Society & Trust, Inc. It is also a museum that displays items from Newington’s past.
The Kellogg-Eddy House and Museum is available to rent for private or community events. To learn more, you can contact the Newington Parks and Recreation Department.