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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.


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Individual $25
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • Free Admission w/Card
  • Free or Reduced Admission to Programs
  • Advanced Notification of Events
  • David Merrill's print, New Milford Green, East Side.
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter
  • 10% Discount at the Museum Gift Shop
Family $50
  • Benefits for Immediate Family
  • Membership Card
  • 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
Contributor $100
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • 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 $200
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • 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
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • 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
Chief Waramaug Club $1,000+
  • Benefits
  • Membership Card
  • 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