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A Squirrel Steals Christmas
By: Nancy Barnes 11/21/2008

The New Milford Historical Society has canceled the holiday tradition of its annual Christmas Shop, thanks to the invasion by a squirrel of the small, red brick building that, built by Elijah Boardman about 1820, became the first office of the Bank of Litchfield County three decades later. Read On...

Season Opening of the Museum
"You're the Top' — Hats, Bonnets and Headgear"
Date: April 27, 2008
Time: 10-4:00 pm

Made of straw, felt, satin and leather, the hat was essential clothing for all classes until the mid-20th century. This display at the New Milford Historical Society traces the hat's history from Revolutionary times to the early 1960s. The exhibit offers a view of the Connecticut hat craft and fashions spanning almost 200 years and continues through the end of July.

President of the New Milford Historical Society Board of Directors, Dr. Joanne Lillis (left) and Charles Barlow welcomes Museum Director, Anne Stillman (right).

Celebrating the opening of the new “hats” exhibit in the society’s Boardman Store Gallery, Board of Directors Members (left to right) Susan Metcalf, Linday Anderson, Dr. Joanne Lillis, and Nettie McKenna.

New Milford Outdoor Art Festival
Date: Saturday, June 21-22, 2008
Time: 10-6:00 pm

Fifty (approximately) fine artists display their work for show and sale on the New Milford historic town green. Applications available as PDF download, or call 860-354-3069. Click here to download application (255KB). Click here to learn more about exhibiting.

The 2008 Special Award for Artistic Achievement went to Stephen Previte. Presenting the $1000.00 check are Diane Dubreuil (left) and Richard Stalter (right) from the Museum of Contemporary Impressionism who donated the award.

The 2008 Best in Show went to Chloe Wang, shown here with her husband.

Images of New Milford Farms - Past and Present
Date: September 23 to November 16, 2008
Time: Museum hours or by Appointment

New Milford has a long farming history, including tobacco farming. Come see our new exhibit and join us on October 12 for a special program with New Milford native Robin Stack.

One-Room Schoolhouse Open House
Hill and Plain One-Room Schoolhouse, Sullivan Road
Date: October 5, 2008
Time: 1-3 pm

Robin Stack and other former students will be on hand to speak about their early experiences as students in a one-room school. Informal program. Early American toys will be available for sale and for play.

M. Joseph Lillis Historical Lecture
Date: October 12, 2008
Time: 2 pm at the museum

Robin Stack will give a talk on tobacco farming, which was once a mainstay of New Milford's economy.
Suggested donation $5

M. Joseph Lillis Historical Lecture
Date: October 19, 2008
Time: 2 pm at the museum

"The Past Talks to Us Through Letters" by Legard Waldrop.
Hear the words of Sherman Boardman to his son as he goes off to serve in the Revolutionary War and other letters from the collection of the New Milford Historical Society.
Suggested donation $5.

New Milford Historical Society Annual Members' Dinner Meeting
Date: October 21, 2008
Cost: $35.00 per person
Members Only: For reservation please call 860-350-1041

M. Joseph Lillis Historical Lecture
Date: October 26, 2008
Time: 2 pm at the museum’s main gallery

“Value! Treasures! New Milford Pottery” by Charles Barlow
Suggested donation $5

CANCELED DUE TO SQUIRREL DAMAGE! Read More...
Pictures with Santa (and the historical society’s antique sleigh)
Date: Saturday, November 27, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Bring the kids for a fun photo with Santa, then stop by our Christmas Shop (see description below). No fee charged to take your own pictures.

Visiting Santa in the Boardman Store Gallery are (left to right) Diane Dubreuil, Susan Metcalf, Santa, Joanne Lillis, Pat Lathrope, and Ron Lathrope. (2007)

CANCELED DUE TO SQUIRREL DAMAGE! Read More...
Please come see us in 2009!
The Christmas Shop
Date: Saturdays from November 27 through December 22
Time: 10-2:00 pm

Stop by the museum’s historic bank for a unique selection of gift items, including ornaments, prints, and selected crafts by local artisans. Check local newspapers for additional information.

Christmas Shop volunteers Joy Geiser (left) and Susan Metcalf.

An Evening of Wine and Song
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 5 to 8 pm
Raindate: Sunday December 7, 2008 5 to 8 pm
Tickets $25.00 each in advance, $30.00 at door.

Join us for an exciting fun-filled evening of fine wine, delicious appetizers and songs. Wine provided by Discount Liquors of New Milford.

Door prizes, silent auction and more!

The museum gift shop will be open. Paintings of New Milford farms by local artists will be available for sale on the night of the wine tasting. Artists exhibiting are: Karen Cashman, Rosemary Connor, Ben Crumlich, Diane Dubreuil, Susan Grisell, Bill Merklein, Sally Fox Seibel, and Richard Stalter.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see friends, learn something about New Milford, and celebrate the holiday season! This fundraising holiday event will help the society meet its goals for the year.

Reservations: 860-350-1041