The restored building, built in 1832, is also known as Old Baptist Church of Clinton, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[2] The historical society focuses on the Village of Clinton and surrounding area.

[3] Its name is also used for the historic church building in which the society is headquartered.

[4] The society's building once had a conical steeple as it appears in a c.1900-1910 photo.

[5] The society is supported by Hamilton College, including the printing of four newsletters per year.