What’s coming up
and what went on before?
The great thing about the events that the New Milford Historical Society offers is that they are timeless little contributions to the fabric of our town’s society.
Plus, we have a complete record of all the events that we’ve run here on the website. We are our own ephemera!
Every year, we offer between forty and sixty regular events, from spontaneous antiques appraisals, to book signings, to how to make a salad or a toy owl.
We’ve had Civil War reenactments, Revolutionary soldiers on the lawn, and pickelhaubered German soldiers in the main exhibit hall. We offer lectures, tea parties, and a great time for all.
Naturally, we love to have attendees, members usually get in free, and the events are always a lot of fun!
Friday, October 16 2015
Spooky Halloween Event...
Starts at 7:00 PM
Friday, October 16th (7 PM)
“Night at the NM Museum”
It starts at 7:00, cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 for the family. The event is suitable for young children.
Thursday, February 7 2013
Roger Sherman Exhibit 2013 ...
Starts at 10:00 AM
PERMANENT EXHIBIT
The newly refurbished and updated Roger Sherman exhibit is the first completed project for the New Milford Historical Society and Museum’s proposed “New Milford Room,” dedicated to the history, cultural happenings and industries of the town of New Milford. Other exhibits and displays are currently in progress. Covering one short wall of the downstairs gallery, the new Roger Sherman exhibit features duplicate documents, a large diorama, paintings and a large timeline depicting the work and accomplishments of this early Connecticut Patriot.
In the well-known painting of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull, Roger Sherman stands prominently at the front with Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Hancock just as he did in life. A lithograph copy of the painting can be seen hanging to the left of the Roger Sherman exhibit accompanied by a key identifying the various members of the Continental Congress depicted in the painting and underneath both is a table with copies of the very important documents Roger Sherman helped to craft, which are available for visitors to read and study.
Tuesday, October 17 2017
Annual Membership Meeting...
Starts at 7:00 PM
Location and time TBD
Friday, June 1 2012
First Friday Walking Tour...
Starts at 6:00 PM
Tour begins at the Historical Society with a glass of wine or lemonade on the front steps. At 7:00, the tour group will head to Bank Street led by Legard Waldrop to learn the history of the heart of New Milford.
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Monday, June 29 2015
The New Milford Historical Soc...
Starts at 1:00 PM
The New Milford Historical Society is excited to announce their upcoming publication: New Milford Revisited.
The book will be a title in Arcadias Images of America series. Since 1993, Arcadia has produced over 9000 books and is a leader in local history publishing.
New Milford Revisited will feature over 200 images from the Society's collection and will incorporate the history of the New Milford Historical Society & Museum as part of our Centennial commemoration.
It is expected that the book will be available in July of this year.
Order your copy, now!
Sunday, June 28 2015
Architectural Treasures ...
Starts at 2:00 PM
New Milford’s Architectural Treasures
New Milford Trust for Historical Preservation to
Speak on New Milford’s Historic Architecture
We'll be posting more upcoming events shortly, use this link to reach out to us if you'd like to know in advance what is coming up.
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.