Anita Regan, board secretary at the New Milford Historical Society, accepts a community grant check from Gretchen Barbieri, representative from the Savings Bank of Danbury. We are grateful for the continued support of our preservation efforts.

Become a Member

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum is a private, non-profit organization supported by our volunteers and membership. As a 501(c)3 Corporation, your contributions are tax deductible, and please remember the New Milford Historical Society when you consider donations or bequests. Membership dates from January 1st through December 31st.


If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of the NMHS&M, please click this link.



To make a donation to the Society (and become a member) you can use our fast, secure donation button. It will connect you to PayPal, where you can use any credit card, or your PayPal account. Just select your donation level…

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  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
  • Additional Genealogy Research $20/hr
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  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
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  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
Family $60
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  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
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  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
Contributor $125
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  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • Member Area Access
  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
  • Additional Genealogy Research $20/hr
  • Free Admission w/Card
  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
  • Walking Tour Admission
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
  • Invitation to Special Curator Lecture on Current Exhibition & Opening Reception
Supporting $250
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  • Membership Card
  • Member Area Access
  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
  • Additional Genealogy Research $20/hr
  • Free Admission w/Card
  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
  • Walking Tour Admission
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
  • Invitation to Special Curator Lecture on Current Exhibition & Opening Reception
Benefactor $500
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  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • Member Area Access
  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
  • Additional Genealogy Research $20/hr
  • Free Admission w/Card
  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
  • Walking Tour Admission
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
  • Invitation to Special Curator Lecture on Current Exhibition & Opening Reception
  • Behind the Scenes, Limited Access Tour from the Curator
Major Donor $1,000+
Enter a Member Name (no spaces!)
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • Member Area Access
  • First Half Hour of Genealogy Research Free
  • Additional Genealogy Research $20/hr
  • Free Admission w/Card
  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
  • Walking Tour Admission
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
  • Invitation to Special Curator Lecture on Current Exhibition & Opening Reception
  • Behind the Scenes, Limited Access Tour from the Curator
  • Special Dinner Reception for Two at an Historic New Milford Home/Location

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Our Museum Gift Shop, is open year round and offers a number of unique gifts, books and New Milford related items. Purchases may be made at any time from our eBay store

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