Welcome to Historic Northampton, a museum of local history in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley. To find out more about us, our hours and location, our collections, museum shop and current exhibits, or to visit our reference sites, take virtual tours, view virtual exhibits and More!..., click on the items at left. Our Extensive Digital Collections Database is now Available Online! Membership Benefits now include access to thousands of photographs, historic newspapers, maps and collection objects  To Open Your Portal to the Past,  Click Here! A Place Called Paradise Now Available Online!