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Copy of New England Society in the City of New York New England Society in the City of New York Friendship Charity Mutual Assistance Since 1805 Given by the New England Society to the City of New York in 1885 this statue of the Pilgrim sculpted by John Quincy Adams Ward is located near the East 72nd Street entrance to Central Park. Photo by Anne Hall Elser. Our Mission The New England Society in the City of New York NES is one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the United States and was founded in 1805 to promote friendship charity and mutual assistance among and on behalf of New Englanders living in New York. NES celebrates the New England spirit and heritage through its philanthropic outreach social events and cultural activities.