Events at the Society

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!

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Past Events

Candlewood Lake: How it Changed the Face of New Milford

Thursday, May 10 2018
Candlewood Lake: How it Change...
Starts at 7:00 PM
presented by Joe Cats

Day of Giving & Knapp House Grand Re-Opening

Tuesday, April 24 2018
Day of Giving & Knapp Hous...
Starts at 5:00 PM
Day of Giving & Knapp House Grand Re-Opening Free and Open to the Public

Join Bob Coppola and take a moment back in time as he leads you on a walking tour along the New Milford Green. Participants will meet at the New Milford Historical Society and enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade on the front steps before they are taken on a fascinating tour of New Milford's past. Not only will the talk be about the architecture on the remaining buildings along the Green, but also about of the unique place of our Green in American history. What was on the originally on the site of Town Hall? Why was its owner famous in American history? Where did Marquee de Lafayette, a Frenchman who came to assist George Washington, dine on the Village Green? Where did runaway slaves hide on their way North to safety?

Walking Tour along the Green

Friday, July 6 2012
Walking Tour along the Green...
Starts at 6:30 PM
Join Bob Coppola and take a moment back in time as he leads you on a walking tour along the New Milford Green. Participants will meet at the New Milford Historical Society and enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade on the front steps before they are taken on a fascinating tour of New Milford's past. Not only will the talk be about the architecture on the remaining buildings along the Green, but also about of the unique place of our Green in American history. What was on the originally on the site of Town Hall? Why was its owner famous in American history? Where did Marquee de Lafayette, a Frenchman who came to assist George Washington, dine on the Village Green? Where did runaway slaves hide on their way North to safety?

Holiday sale in the Boardman Store

November 23 and 24
December 1 and 2
10am - 3pm

The main gallery and the Knapp House will be decorated for the Holidays. Stroll through Christmas Past, visit our vintage train exhibit, and shop for unique Holiday gifts in the Boardman Store

Professional photographer Andrea Swiedler joins us on December 1 and 2. Get up to 2 images for a $20 sitting fee, perfect for Holiday cards!

Holidays at the Society

Saturday, December 1 2018
Holidays at the Society...
Starts at 10:00 AM
Holiday sale in the Boardman Store November 23 and 24 December 1 and 2 10am - 3pm The main gallery and the Knapp House will be decorated for the Holidays. Stroll through Christmas Past, visit our vintage train exhibit, and shop for unique Holiday gifts in the Boardman Store Professional photographer Andrea Swiedler joins us on December 1 and 2. Get up to 2 images for a $20 sitting fee, perfect for Holiday cards!

Tag Sale Preview Party

Thursday, July 27 2017
Tag Sale Preview Party...
Starts at 6:00 PM
Thursday July 27 -Annual Tag Sale Preview Party Come see it all before the crowds! Refreshments and early buying

Members Walking Tour of New Milford's Historic Green

Sunday, September 10 2017
Members Walking Tour of New Mi...
Starts at 2:00 PM
Join us for a Members Only tour of the historic New Milford Green

Upcoming Events

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.

Winter is also the season of bad and unpredictable weather in New England. In case of inclement weather, please plan on calling the museum to confirm we are open.

Get in touch

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

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