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


Other Upcoming Events

Own the Bandstand!

Own the Bandstand!

Tuesday, September 5
Own the Bandstand!
Starts at 1:00 PM

We are proud to announce that the 2023 image for our annual medallion is the iconic bandstand, a treasured part of New Milford’s history.


Each medallion is $20.00.

They will be available for purchase after October 17th at the following venues:


Robertson Jewelers
The Gift Shop of New Milford
Roger Sherman Town Hall ( Mayor’s Office )
The New Milford Historical Society

Annual Membership Meeting

Annual Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 17
Annual Membership Meeting
Starts at 6:30 PM

Members Only, please!

Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst

Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst

Saturday, October 28
Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst
Starts at 7:00 PM

A one-woman portrayal of the treasured poet, Emily Dickinson
Starring Sharon O’Brien

SHARON O’ BRIEN : A New Milford native, Sharon has had a long career as an actress, teacher, director, and writer. She began acting at the New Milford Creative Arts Center and went on to earn an MFA in theater from Syracuse University and an undergraduate teaching degree in English Secondary Education. Besides playing Peter Pan (she loves flying), the role of Emily Dickinson in William Luce’s Belle of Amherst is her favorite.

Emily Dickinson, born in 1830 in Amherst , Massachusetts, to a highly respected and conservative family, began writing poetry in her early teens and eventually developed a large body of work that was discovered after her death. Her poetry was so drastically innovative that although she tried to publish, she had little success.
Allowed to withdraw socially, she supported her father’s household, tended her garden, loved her family, and wrote such brilliant poetry, that she is loved and studied the world over. Since she was so reclusive and hidden from her society and even her family, her poetical life continued unimpeded.
Her withdrawal also caused myths to develop around her. Who was she? Why did her stern, religious, and proper father, Edward Dickinson, allow her to stop going to church and school? Young Emily seems so normal as a young Victorian girl.
What happened to her? Mr. Luce thinks that Emily Dickinson was not a frustrated spinster, an embarrassment to the family, or a completely weird little duck flitting around in white. She was a poet who knew and communicated with literary men and women. She was well-read and living in a town where learning was noble and admirable.

Presented at the Museum

Saturday October 28th 7-9
Sunday October 29th 2-4

Doors open 30 minutes before show time

You may reserve your seats via email or phone : $12.00 per ticket.
Tickets will be sold at the door as well.

Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst

Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst

Sunday, October 29
Emily Dickinson : The Belle of Amherst
Starts at 2:00 PM

A one-woman portrayal of the treasured poet, Emily Dickinson
Starring Sharon O’Brien

SHARON O’ BRIEN : A New Milford native, Sharon has had a long career as an actress, teacher, director, and writer. She began acting at the New Milford Creative Arts Center and went on to earn an MFA in theater from Syracuse University and an undergraduate teaching degree in English Secondary Education. Besides playing Peter Pan (she loves flying), the role of Emily Dickinson in William Luce’s Belle of Amherst is her favorite.

Emily Dickinson, born in 1830 in Amherst , Massachusetts, to a highly respected and conservative family, began writing poetry in her early teens and eventually developed a large body of work that was discovered after her death. Her poetry was so drastically innovative that although she tried to publish, she had little success.
Allowed to withdraw socially, she supported her father’s household, tended her garden, loved her family, and wrote such brilliant poetry, that she is loved and studied the world over. Since she was so reclusive and hidden from her society and even her family, her poetical life continued unimpeded.
Her withdrawal also caused myths to develop around her. Who was she? Why did her stern, religious, and proper father, Edward Dickinson, allow her to stop going to church and school? Young Emily seems so normal as a young Victorian girl.
What happened to her? Mr. Luce thinks that Emily Dickinson was not a frustrated spinster, an embarrassment to the family, or a completely weird little duck flitting around in white. She was a poet who knew and communicated with literary men and women. She was well-read and living in a town where learning was noble and admirable.

Presented at the Museum

Saturday October 28th 7-9
Sunday October 29th 2-4

Doors open 30 minutes before show time

You may reserve your seats via email or phone : $12.00 per ticket.
Tickets will be sold at the door as well.

Jewish Participation in the Revolutionary War

Jewish Participation in the Revolutionary War

Thursday, November 2
Jewish Participation in the Revolutionary War
Starts at 7:00 PM

This event is free, please come and share it with us.

Kiwanis Flags of Valor

Kiwanis Flags of Valor

Saturday, November 4
Kiwanis Flags of Valor
Starts at 8:00 AM

We invite you to Sponsor a Flag in Honor of a Veteran! In honor the upcoming Veteran’s Day, in honor and in memory of our Military Veterans and those men and women actively serving our country today, the Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury, Inc. will erect the Kiwanis Flags of Valor on the New Milford Historical Society and the Town of New Milford’s lawn at the north end of the Green.

The Field of Valor will include at least 300 full size (3 foot by 5 foot) American flags and will be on display throughout November. All are invited to sponsor anyone they would like to HONOR with one of these keepsake flags. Your Honoree and sponsor name will be proudly displayed on a yellow ribbon with each flag.

Major sponsors will be identified with on-site signage and up to ten flags for their honorees. All proceeds support the efforts and the programs of the Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury, Inc, 501c. We are a volunteer organization whose mission is "To serve the children of the world, one community at a time."

The Historical Society is happy to have this display on our property.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND CRAFT SALE

SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND CRAFT SALE

Saturday, November 25
SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND CRAFT SALE
Starts at 10:00 AM

Sign up Now!

This is a great way to help the society and take advantage of the biggest shopping weekend of the year!


BOOTH INFORMATION:

Booth Space is approximately 6’x6’
Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, etc.
We conduct a raffle drawing at the conclusion of the show.

We would like you to consider donating an item for our drawing. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to promote your booth and receive extra recognition among those in attendance.

 

DATES & HOURS:
Saturday, November 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(VENDORS MAY ARRIVE AT 8:00 AM TO SET UP)

Sunday, November 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

COST:
$50.00 PER BOOTH SPACE before 9/30/2023
$75.00 PER BOOTH SPACE after 9/30/2023

CONTACT:
Pat Hembrook
PHONE:
(203) 788-1696
EMAIL:
phembrook@gmail.com

The Urban Archaeologist

The Urban Archaeologist

Wednesday, December 6
The Urban Archaeologist
Starts at 7:00 PM

Come meet Board Member, Greg Van Antwerp - our own Urban Archaeologist!

This event is free, though donations are always welcome

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