The New Milford Historical Society will be closed October 7, 2023
We are sorry for any inconvenience and will return October 10, 2023


The Fire Walk Tour held Sunday, June 4, 2023

Thank you to all who had a part in our newest event. Board member, Joe Cats, was instrumental in organizing the Historical walk depicting the Great Fire of 1902.

Said Rachel Barton:
"Ray and I thought the tour was so informative about the 1902 fire. It was well organized and the actors did a wonderful job with their portrayals. In fact we learned some new information about Ray's grandfather, W.G. Barton. Thanks for a very enjoyable day."

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

  •  The Great Fire of 1902
  • The Fire Walk Tour

Some Past Events

COME SEE US AT THE APPLE FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 23rd 2023 – ON THE VILLAGE GREEN STOP BY THE BOOTH OR VISIT THE MUSEUM 
BOOKS MEDALSeptember 2023
SEPTEMBER 23rd 2023 – ON THE VILLAGE GREEN STOP BY THE BOOTH OR VISIT THE MUSEUM BOOKS MEDALLIONS PRINTS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION BOOTH: ON THE GREEN MUSEUM: 6 ASPETUCK AVENUE BOOTH HOURS: 10 AM TO 3 PM nmhistorical@gmail.com 860-354-3069https://www.facebook.com/NewMilfordHistoricalSociety

Fund Raising TAG SALE

Come Browse the museum for the best deals in town!
Friday, July 28, 2023 9.30AM - 3PM
Saturday, JulyJuly 2023
Come Browse the museum for the best deals in town! Friday, July 28, 2023 9.30AM - 3PM Saturday, July 29, 2023 9AM - 3PM Early Buyers welcome Friday, July 28, 2023 7AM - 9AM $10 Fee Furniture, Antiques, Jewelry, Art Work, Books, Household Items and much, much more! This is a major fundraiser for the Society The Historical Society is accepting donations until 7/22/23 of usable items for sale during normal Museum hours (Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 2PM). Please call before dropping off.

Congratulations Anna Fossi

Preservation Connecticut is pleased to announce the inaugural year of the Edward F. Gerber FellowshiJune 2023
Preservation Connecticut is pleased to announce the inaugural year of the Edward F. Gerber Fellowship, a paid six-month fellowship to prepare students or recent graduates for professional positions in the historic preservation, museum, or public history fields through practical training and original research. This year’s recipient, Anna Fossi, is currently completing her master’s degree in public history at Central Connecticut State University and is interested in local and community history projects, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ, Indigenous, and popular culture histories. Anna will use her experience in research and oral history documentation to work with the people of East Bridgeport’s Washington Park neighborhood to bolster our preservation efforts for future projects with the historic churches and larger community.

A Fire Walk

Presented by The New Milford Historical Society and MuseumJune 4, 2023
Join us on June 4, 2023, to June 2023
Presented by The New Milford Historical Society and MuseumJune 4, 2023 Join us on June 4, 2023, to see what happened in New Milford on May 5, 1902, the day of the Great Fire. Come take a walking tour and meet the people who were there on Railroad and Bank Streets and listen to their stories. For more information, you can click here to get tickets on EventBrite, or contact the museum at (860) 354-3069 or nmhistorical@gmail.com

Learn About The Night New Milford Burned

The Great Fire of 1902 Slideshow Presented by Joe Cats and The New Milford Historical Society and MuMay 2023
The Great Fire of 1902 Slideshow Presented by Joe Cats and The New Milford Historical Society and Museum May 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Paul Richmond Citizen Center 40 Main Street The fire that destroyed nearly half of New Milford’s business district on May 5, 1902, has been referred to as “The Great Fire”. It was discovered shortly before 9:00 PM in the livery stables located behind The New Milford House Hotel on Railroad Street. The fire completely leveled the area between Main, Bridge, Railroad, and Bank Streets, thus affecting businesses, professional offices, and private dwellings. Thirty three buildings, and twelve barns and stables were burned out. No other fire in New Milford’s history had approached this magnitude. By the next morning merchants and community members were carrying out goods to the village Green and salvaging what they could. In the midst of loss and destruction, the resilient New Milford folks remained positive and resourceful, even maintaining a sense of humor. The New Milford we now know was rebuilt out of the ashes. Donations are appreciated.

Look what's on display at the Library!

Check out our display case at the New Milford Public Library. On exhibit….May 2023
Check out our display case at the New Milford Public Library. On exhibit…."The Well- Dressed Victorian Lady"

If you are looking for a terrific source for rustic, hand-made benches, tables, clothes racks, and candleholders, visit the country bench at https://www.thecountrybench.com