Anita Regan, board secretary at the New Milford Historical Society, accepts a community grant check from Gretchen Barbieri, representative from the Savings Bank of Danbury. We are grateful for the continued support of our preservation efforts.


Litchfield County & The Civil War, March 10, 2024

Author, educator, and historian Peter Vermilyea

Discussed his new book, "Litchfield County & The Civil War" and the impact of the Civil War on Northern home life. The book looks specifically at the recruiting and training of men for the Union war effort, and it draws heavily from the experiences of David Soule of New Milford.

  • Litchfield County & The Civil War
  • Litchfield County & The Civil War

  • Litchfield County & The Civil War
  • Litchfield County & The Civil War

  • Litchfield County & The Civil War
  • Litchfield County & The Civil War

  • Litchfield County & The Civil War
  • Litchfield County & The Civil War

  • Litchfield County & The Civil War
  • Litchfield County & The Civil War

An Afternoon of Music, Feb 11, 2024

Paul Ramunni, Director of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company in Canaan, Connecticut

Offered an entertaining program, which highlights the history of the accordion and its influence on musical culture and contributions. Paul is an expert musician and educator with a love for the accordion, a spirited instrument with a rich history.

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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."

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Some Past Events

Annual Tag Sale

June 27 and 28, 2025 New Milford Historical Society Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMJune 2025
June 27 and 28, 2025 New Milford Historical Society Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Remembering Ingleside School

Ingleside School for Girls 1892 - 1914 A Pictorial Slide Show Presented by Theodore W. Hine 
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Ingleside School for Girls 1892 - 1914 A Pictorial Slide Show Presented by Theodore W. Hine Ingleside School was founded by Sarah Sanford Black in 1892. Mr. Hine takes you through the cottage campus on Terrace Place. Then be amazed as the school grew and flourished to a new location and spread up Aspetuck Avenue to the top of the hill. The main pieces of the property would become the start of the Canterbury School campus.

Airing of the Quilts

New Milford Historical Society & Museum will be open on Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 9May 2025
New Milford Historical Society & Museum will be open on Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Give Local

Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an extraordinary, fun and inspiring 36-hour onlApril 2025
Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an extraordinary, fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation that brings the community together as one—all to raise money and awareness for the vital work of hundreds of local nonprofits. Since 2013, Give Local has generated an astounding $17.2 million for our community, and the New Milford Hstorical Society is thrilled to be part of this amazing event.

Recollection of Old New Milford by Boardman Wright

Slides and Talk Presented by Joe CatsApril 2025
Slides and Talk Presented by Joe Cats

A Weekend in the Life

New Milford Historical Society and Museum will be open Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, SundApril 2025
New Milford Historical Society and Museum will be open Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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When we look for a great way to get rid of old furniture, old equipment, household and other items, we turn first to Mecanica Estate Sales. An "estate sale", simply put, is a sale done for a client who needs to liquidate merchandise!