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Other Upcoming Events

<h2>Bank Street Theater Turns 100 Anniversary Exhibit</h2> <p><br />Join us as we look back and com

Bank Street Theater Turns 100-POSTPONED

Friday, April 3
Bank Street Theater Turns 100-POSTPONED
Starts at 10:00 AM

Bank Street Theater Turns 100 Anniversary Exhibit


Join us as we look back and commemorate this historic building’s past 100 years on Bank Street.
April 3rd - July 3rd.

<h2>Ingleside School Exhibit</h2> <p>Explore the history of one of the best known schools for girls

Ingleside School Exhibit

Friday, May 15
Ingleside School Exhibit
Starts at 10:00 AM

Ingleside School Exhibit

Explore the history of one of the best known schools for girls in New England from 1890-1914.
May 15th - July 1st.

<h2>Urban Archeologist, Greg Van Antwerp,</h2> <h3><br />Trustee of NMHS,</h3> <p>returns to the m

Hidden History Discoveries

Thursday, June 4
Hidden History Discoveries
Starts at 7:00 PM

Urban Archeologist, Greg Van Antwerp,


Trustee of NMHS,

returns to the museum with a new presentation of his Hidden History Discoveries.

Thursday June 4th 7:00 pm.
Members free /non-members: $5.00

<p>An account of the single biggest event to change the town’s business scene by NMHS Presiden

The Fire of 1902: The Night New Milford Burned

Thursday, June 18
The Fire of 1902: The Night New Milford Burned
Starts at 7:00 PM

An account of the single biggest event to change the town’s business scene by NMHS President, Joe Cats.

Thursday June 18th
7:00 pm.
Members free /non-members: $5.00

 

<h2>12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser Preview Party</h2> <p><br />Thursday July 23rd <br />Shop early

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser Preview Party

Thursday, July 23
12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser Preview Party
Starts at 6:00 PM

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser Preview Party


Thursday July 23rd
Shop early Preview Party
6:00 - 8:00
$5.00 per person

Donations accepted during regular museum hours.

<h2>12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser</h2> <p>Friday July 24th - Saturday July 25th 9:00 -3:00<br /><

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser

Friday, July 24
12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser
Starts at 9:00 AM

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser

Friday July 24th - Saturday July 25th 9:00 -3:00


Donations accepted during regular museum hours.

<h2>12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser</h2> <p>50% off Sunday July 26th 10:00 - 12:00<br /><br /><em>D

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser

Sunday, July 26
12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser
Starts at 10:00 AM

12th Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser

50% off Sunday July 26th 10:00 - 12:00

Donations accepted during regular museum hours.

<h2>Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale</h2> <h3><br />A Fundraiser for the Historical Society</

Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale

Saturday, September 12
Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale
Starts at 9:00 AM

Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale


A Fundraiser for the Historical Society


Saturday Sept. 12th 9:00 - 4:00, Sunday Sept. 13th 11:00 -2:00.

For more information & application to participate, visit our website.

<h2>Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale</h2> <h3><br />A Fundraiser for the Historical Society</

Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale

Sunday, September 13
Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale
Starts at 11:00 AM

Fit to a Tee Clothing Consignment Sale


A Fundraiser for the Historical Society

Sunday Sept. 13th 11:00 -2:00.

For more information & application to participate, visit our website.

<p>Tuesday October 20th <br />Location & time TBD</p>

Annual Membership Dinner Meeting

Tuesday, October 20
Annual Membership Dinner Meeting
Starts at 7:00 PM

Tuesday October 20th
Location & time TBD

<h2>All Hallows Cemetery Walking Tour in Center Cemetery</h2> <p><br />Visitors will see history co

Walking Tour in Center Cemetery

Saturday, October 31
Walking Tour in Center Cemetery
Starts at 7:00 PM

All Hallows Cemetery Walking Tour in Center Cemetery


Visitors will see history come alive!
October - TBD. More information to follow.

<h2>Museum Holiday Open House Old Christmas and Winter Traditions of Long Ago</h2> <p>Join musician

Museum Holiday Open House

Thursday, November 5
Museum Holiday Open House
Starts at 10:00 AM

Museum Holiday Open House Old Christmas and Winter Traditions of Long Ago

Join musician Thomas Hooker Hanford for Christmas songs and stories.
Saturday November 5th 10:00 - 3:00


Sponsored by New Milford Commission on the Arts

<h2>Lecture on Historic Native American Cultures</h2> <h3>Powerpoint presentation by John Lee, <br

Historic Native American Cultures

Wednesday, November 11
Historic Native American Cultures
Starts at 2:00 PM

Lecture on Historic Native American Cultures

Powerpoint presentation by John Lee,
Retired New Milford Educator


Saturday November 7th at 2:00 pm.
Members Free / Non-members $5.00

Most Recent Events

<h2>Connecticut Vanguards by Dr. Eric Lehman</h2> <p>This lecture and book signing chronicles the l

Connecticut Vanguards by Dr. Eric Lehman

Thursday, May 28
Connecticut Vanguards by Dr. E...
Starts at 7:00 PM

Connecticut Vanguards by Dr. Eric Lehman

This lecture and book signing chronicles the lives of two dozen men and women who left their marks on Connecticut and the world as a whole.

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<h2>Ingleside School Exhibit</h2> <p>Explore the history of one of the best known schools for girls

The Ingleside School for Girls - Exhibit Opening

Friday, May 15
The Ingleside School for Girls...
Starts at 7:00 PM

Ingleside School Exhibit

Explore the history of one of the best known schools for girls in New England from 1890-1914.
May 15th - July 1st.
Opening reception for members &…

<h2>Please join our Give Local Campaign!</h2> <h3>Help us keep New Milford history alive!<br />Tues

Give Local

Tuesday, April 21
Give Local...
Starts at 7:00 AM

Please join our Give Local Campaign!

Help us keep New Milford history alive!
Tuesday April 21st - 22nd. Online event.

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<p>Learn about vintage photography and develop photos from negatives using your own portable device.

Youth Workshop: Turn Back Time!-POSTPONED

Saturday, April 4
Youth Workshop: Turn Back Time...
Starts at 10:00 AM

Learn about vintage photography and develop photos from negatives using your own portable device. Saturday
April 4th, 10am-12pm. 10 spaces available for 6th-8th graders with a device (Iphone, …

<p><strong>March 3rd 12:00 - 3:00</strong><br />Regular Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 3:00<br />Sa

Museum Re-Opens to the Public

Tuesday, March 3
Museum Re-Opens to the Public...
Starts at 12:00 PM

March 3rd 12:00 - 3:00
Regular Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 3:00
Saturday 11:00 - 2:00

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<h3>Stories from the Heart Book Signing and Mini Accordion Concert</h3> <p><br />Author and musicia

Stories from the Heart Book Signing and Mini Accordion Concert

Sunday, February 23
Stories from the Heart Book Si...
Starts at 2:00 PM

Stories from the Heart Book Signing and Mini Accordion Concert


Author and musician Angelo Paul Ramunni presents a family fun event with anecdotes
from his book…

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