The Collection

Don't miss our unique view of New Milford's History

we're more than just a historical society!

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum Collection is well over 8,000 items, about 3,000 of which are electronically catalogued, and accessible here, online. The Society Collection also includes three, one-room schoolhouses and the 249 year old Knapp House.
To use our interactive timeline of New Milford's history, click here.

View the collection at the New Milford Historical Society

We have our collection indexed and inventoried electronically. To check what items are in the collection, start by selecting a category. The holdings will fill automatically

Click on a collection above to see the Society's holdings, here.

Upcoming Events

<p>Join us for 36 hours of giving, starting with an Open House and reception</p>

Give Local 2019

Tuesday, April 23
Starts at 7:00 AM

Join us for 36 hours of giving, starting with an Open House and reception

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<h2>Welcome Home Tamar Boardman Taylor!</h2>
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NMHSM Give Local - The Taylor Family Reunion

Tuesday, April 23
Starts at 5:00 PM

Welcome Home Tamar Boardman Taylor!

Please join us at the museum to vie…

<p>Consignment Sale and Fundraiser for the Historical Society. Watch our site for the application to

Fit to a Tee

Saturday, May 4
Starts at 9:00 AM

Consignment Sale and Fundraiser for the Historical Society. Watch our site for the appl…

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum has both permanent and temporary exhibits on view at the Society, located just north of the historic and scenic New Milford Green at N° 6, Aspetuck Avenue.

Our hours are Tuesday - Friday from 12:00 - 3:00, Saturday 11-2, closed Sunday, and by appointment. (Click here to request yours, or call (860) 354-3069.

Suggested admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and children under 5 are free, as are members.

Get in touch

Contact Us
nmhistorical(at)gmail(dot)com
(860) 354-3069)
N°6 Aspetuck Ave
New Milford CT 06776