Celebrating our 100th…
Sunday, May 24 2015
Celebrating our 100th…...
This is an old event, from 2015
In 1907, an exhibition was mounted in Memorial Hall in the Library, to celebrate the town's Bi-Centennial. The public was invited to bring in items directly associated with New Milford to be put on exhibit for all the towns people to see the rich history of their town. Almost 500 objects were chosen and put on display and was considered one of the most interesting collections of antiquities in the State of Connecticut. These interesting and precious heirlooms demonstrated the important role that natives of New Milford played in earlier times as merchants, travelers and missionaries. It has been said that the finest thing about this special exhibit was the "public spirit it exemplified." Many of the visitors of the exhibit expressed regret that such a remarkable collection had to be taken down so quickly and hoped that one day New Milford would have a permanent place to house these antiquities. By 1915, eight years later, a group of prominent citizens came together, a board of Trustees was selected, the by-laws were written and the New Milford Historical Society and Museum was established. Today, it sits at the north end of the green and houses many of the original historical objects that were first exhibited in 1907.
This year, we are celebrating our 100th Anniversary. When the Historical Society was created, its mission was for "the Town of New Milford to have a public museum and center for the benefit of the public in educational, historical and cultural activities and to encourage public appreciation in art, history and music…" To commemorate this special historical event, the Historical Society will be mounting an exhibition entitled "New Milford: A Century of Collecting, 1915-2015". The purpose of this exhibit is to collect and display objects of significance that directly represents New Milford during the past 100 years. Examples of items can include; photographs, historical heirlooms, modern day objects, textiles, journals, advertising memorabilia, and products from local companies and industries. What do you think makes New Milford special and historically significant? We are inviting you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to get involved and be a part of making history!! The guidelines for objects to be considered are: objects were made during the past 100 years (1915 through 2015), directly represents New Milford, or owned by someone from New Milford.
Objects chosen will be included in this special 6-month exhibit opening Sunday, May 24th. Just as people got excited and "exemplified public spirit" in 1907, our hope is to re-create this excitement in 2015! Objects will be selected by members of the Centennial Exhibition Committee and the Curator of the museum on the following days: Tuesday March 24 10:00 - 3:00, Sunday March 29 10:00 - 3:00 and Tuesday March 31, 4:00 - 8:00 at the Historical Society. A Temporary Loan form for the objects will be filled out at time of acceptance. We have limited exhibition space and unfortunately cannot accept all items.
Architectural Treasures
Sunday, June 28 2015
Architectural Treasures ...
This is an old event, from 2015
New Milford’s Architectural Treasures
New Milford Trust for Historical Preservation to
Speak on New Milford’s Historic Architecture
Exhibit Opening of Warriors on the Homefront: American Woman and WWI (1917-
Sunday, March 5 2017
Exhibit Opening of Warriors on the Homefront: American Woman and WWI (1917-...
This is an old event, from 2017
WWI Re-enactors from the Royal Bavarian 10th Infantry Regiment, 1st Company will be on site during the opening.
FIELD OF HONOR
Sunday, November 4 2012
FIELD OF HONOR...
This is an old event, from 2012
Field of Honor at the New Milford Historical Society & Museum
"Making History Part of Our Lives".
This fall there will be a new crop on the grounds of the New Milford Historical Society & Museum. It is not golden ears of corn, but waving stripes of the American Flag.
Row upon row, each flag represents a veteran of one of the United States Armed Forces. The field of flags serves as both a reminder and a tribute to the Veterans who have served and presently serving our country.
All are welcome to walk through the flags, read names, listen to and share their stories of themselves, family members, friends and others who have given in many different ways so that we are able to have the freedom to celebrate our flag.
This Veteran's Day, in honor of our Military Veterans and those serving our country today, the Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury will erect a Field of Honor on the grounds of the New Milford Historical Society's lawn. The field will be comprised of at least 200 3 foot by 5 foot American Flags and be on display from November 4 through December 8, 2012. We invite you to sponsor a flag in honor of a Veteran or Patriot. Your Honoree will be proudly displayed on a yellow ribbon attached to the flag. Please contact Linda Thomas at field.of.honor.linda@gmail.com with any questions or opportunities to volunteer.
Purchase a flag and a portion of the proceeds to will be donated to the various non-profit organizations in New Milford taking part in selling the flags such as The Girl Scouts, The Boy Scouts and the New Milford Historical Society. The price of one flag is $30, four flags for $100, major sponsor $500.
Urban Archeology with Greg Van Antwerp
Thursday, February 8 2018
Urban Archeology with Greg Van Antwerp...
This is an old event, from 2018
From glass plate negatives, to celebrity home movies- come learn about
some of the latest, unique finds of “history hunter” Greg Van Antwerp.
Members Walking Tour of New Milford's Historic Green
Sunday, September 10 2017
Members Walking Tour of New Milford's Historic Green...
This is an old event, from 2017
Join us for a Members Only tour of the historic New Milford Green
