The New Castle Historical Society preserves & operates three historic buildings for guided tours for individuals and groups and operates the New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal. On street parking is available throughout town. The Mission of the New Castle Historical Society is to preserve and enthusiastically promote awareness of our New Castle history and treasures to its members, citizens, and visitors, and to support the preservation of historical resources. To this end, the Society preserves and interprets both the Amstel and Dutch Houses as well as the Old Library, is active in the study of local history, and disseminates valued historical information and stories through exhibits, programs, social events, publications, and resource material.