Because of CV-19, the museum is open by appointment only.

Save Our Schoolhouse!

We are running an urgent appeal to save the Hill + Plain One-Room Schoolhouse, please help!

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 251 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

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Calling All Actors

Saturday, May 22
Starts at 1:00 PM

The New Milford Historical Society, New Milford Public Librar…

Annual Tag Sale

Saturday, June 19
Starts at 9:00 AM

The annual tag sale, open to the public, will be held June 19 outdoors on the museum&rs…

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.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and children under 12 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