Greetings and Happy New Year 2013

“As we welcome a new year…”

all of us at the New Milford Historical Society & Museum are busy planning and scheduling programs and exhibits for the coming year. The NMHS will be recognizing two town associations of volunteers that have shared talent, time and hard work for the betterment of the town of New Milford. Through exhibits and programs, the NMHS will honor and celebrate the achievements of the New Milford Garden Club and the Water Witch Hose Company #2. In the spring we will help to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Garden Club, and in late summer the 150^th anniversary of the Water Witch Hose Company. As we finalize plans and dates we will share information through our website, newspapers, and mailings.

We are also looking forward with anticipation and excitement to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the New Milford Historical Society and Museum. In 1915, a group of interested individuals came together in a private home to talk about preserving the history of New Milford. From that informal meeting came the establishment of the New Milford Historical Society and Museum, a self-sustaining and volunteer organization.

We hope all of New Milford will help us celebrate the establishment and achievements of these organizations. We welcome volunteers to assist us with the celebrations.

Please check our website as well as area newspapers for additional information. Also feel free to contact the NMHS. The New Milford Historical Society is open to the public, Tuesday-Friday, from 12 Noon to 3 PM or by appointment.


Joanne M. Lillis, President