About the new england society
The New England Society in the City of New York (NES) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1805, when Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States and the population of New York was 75,770. The NES, one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the country, was established to promote “friendship, charity and mutual assistance” among and on behalf of New Englanders living in New York. The Society celebrates and promotes the New England heritage through its charitable programs, cultural works and social activities.
Over the years, our cultural programs have included forums for prominent thinkers and writers. A range of speakers have addressed NES, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant, Daniel Webster and more recently, William F. Buckley Jr., David McCullough and Harrison Salisbury. Proud of our rich history, we preserve and enrich the New England heritage for the New York community and far beyond.
All contributions to the program are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.