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Past Events

Craft night at the New Milford Historical Society is an inclusive, entertaining, light-hearted and inviting activity/workshop that brings people together from the community. It’s a time to get to know each other better and learn from one another. Bring your own current craft project and connect with like-minded souls, or see what others are doing and learn a new skill and make something with your own two hands!

BYOC – Bring Your Own Craft

Thursday, March 21 2013
BYOC – Bring Your Own Craft...
Starts at 7:00 PM
Craft night at the New Milford Historical Society is an inclusive, entertaining, light-hearted and inviting activity/workshop that brings people together from the community. It’s a time to get to know each other better and learn from one another. Bring your own current craft project and connect with like-minded souls, or see what others are doing and learn a new skill and make something with your own two hands!

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum presents The 4th Annual Artisan Craft Show Unique and hand-crafted gifts for the Holidays Saturday, Nov 26, 2016 from 10am - 5pm at St John's Episcopal Church on the New Milford Green (7 Whittlesey Ave)

Artisan Craft Show

Saturday, November 26 2016
Artisan Craft Show...
Starts at 10:00 AM
The New Milford Historical Society & Museum presents The 4th Annual Artisan Craft Show Unique and hand-crafted gifts for the Holidays Saturday, Nov 26, 2016 from 10am - 5pm at St John's Episcopal Church on the New Milford Green (7 Whittlesey Ave)

The historical society will host a special breakfast for the New Milford Chamber of Commerce members. The new exhibit will be open for viewing on this morning. This is a Chamber of Commerce event. Please contact the Chamber to participate at 860-354-6080. Limited enrollment.

New Milford Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

Tuesday, September 24 2013
New Milford Chamber of Commerc...
Starts at 10:00 AM
The historical society will host a special breakfast for the New Milford Chamber of Commerce members. The new exhibit will be open for viewing on this morning. This is a Chamber of Commerce event. Please contact the Chamber to participate at 860-354-6080. Limited enrollment.

After our last successful presentation of "Voices From The Past," our troop of actors will be back with a brand new program: “CT Folk Tales: Believe It Or Not.” Join us for an evening of stories you won't soon forget!

Spooky Halloween Event “CT Folk Tales: Believe it Or Not”

Friday, October 4 2013
Spooky Halloween Event “CT F...
Starts at 7:00 PM
After our last successful presentation of "Voices From The Past," our troop of actors will be back with a brand new program: “CT Folk Tales: Believe It Or Not.” Join us for an evening of stories you won't soon forget!

LOOK AT ARTISTS – A CHILDREN’S ART HISTORY COURSE This 4 week long course is designed to improve and increase visual literacy for children in grades 1-4. Students will learn about a different artist during each hour-long session by reading a story about that artist, then creating a project in his/her style. During this session, we will be discovering VanGogh, Picasso/Matisse, Mary Cassatt and Andy Warhol. The program will end with an art show and reception displaying the student’s artwork in the Boardman Gallery of the Museum. Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm from September 24 – October 15, 2015. Student Art Show and Reception Thursday October 22nd at 4:00 pm. Members: $30.00 / Non-Members: $35.00. Program is limited to 15 Students. Program is taught by Kathy Elmore, MLS, with over 20 years experience as a Children’s Librarian in Connecticut Public Libraries.

LOOK AT ARTISTS

Thursday, September 24 2015
LOOK AT ARTISTS...
Starts at 4:00 PM
LOOK AT ARTISTS – A CHILDREN’S ART HISTORY COURSE This 4 week long course is designed to improve and increase visual literacy for children in grades 1-4. Students will learn about a different artist during each hour-long session by reading a story about that artist, then creating a project in his/her style. During this session, we will be discovering VanGogh, Picasso/Matisse, Mary Cassatt and Andy Warhol. The program will end with an art show and reception displaying the student’s artwork in the Boardman Gallery of the Museum. Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm from September 24 – October 15, 2015. Student Art Show and Reception Thursday October 22nd at 4:00 pm. Members: $30.00 / Non-Members: $35.00. Program is limited to 15 Students. Program is taught by Kathy Elmore, MLS, with over 20 years experience as a Children’s Librarian in Connecticut Public Libraries.

Save the date, plans are underway.

Annual Membership Dinner

Tuesday, October 15 2013
Annual Membership Dinner ...
Starts at 7:00 PM
Save the date, plans are underway.

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