Tag sale donations will be accepted during our regular hours (Tuesday – Saturday 11 - 2)
between June 2nd and June 20th.
Please visit our sale on June 26th and 27th from 9-3.
Friday, June 26 Starts at 9:00 AM
Come browse and buy at the Society’s biggest fund-raising event!
Friday, June 26
NMHS Annual Tag Sale
Starts at 9:00 AM
Come browse and buy at the Society’s biggest fund-raising event!
Thursday, July 2
250th Anniversary Historic Flag Exhibit
Starts at 10:00 AM
In honor of our country’s 250th birthday, we will display historic flags from our collection in the main gallery.
Sunday, July 26
TRUE “Stories from the Attic”
Starts at 2:00 PM
Urban Archeologist and Board of Trustee member, Greg Van Antwerp, returns with a set of stories to not only share, but perform.
Saturday, September 26
Apple Festival
Starts at 10:00 AM
Visit our booth located on the green across from town hall. Medallions, prints, and books for sale.
Saturday, November 7
Flags of Valor
Starts at 12:00 PM
Flags of Valor will be mounted on our lawn by the Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury on November 7, 2026 and will remain until December 5, 2026.
Saturday, May 30
Revolutionary War pop-up...
Started at 9:00 AM
A Revolutionary War pop-up exhibit with items from our collection, will be displayed in the New Milord Public Library showcase.
Sunday, May 17
Peter Vermilyea Book Talk and ...
Started at 2:00 PM
“Litchfield County & The American Revolution”
Reservations required.
$5.00 Admission for Non Members
Monday, April 27
Sewing Machines & Vintage ...
Started at 1:00 PM
In conjunction with the 250th Committee’s “Airing of the Quilts”
Tuesday, April 21
Give Local with Connecticut Co...
Started at 7:00 AM
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 Historical Society is thrilled to be part of this amazing event.
Help us win prizes for participation and donations during this 36-hour giving campaign.
Your gift could be dramatically increased based on various gift challenges that are happening throughout the two days.
To donate, visit this lin…
Friday, February 20
Seeking Sewing Machine Loans...
Started at 1:00 PM
We are excited to share that the New Milford Historical Society and Museum, in conjunction with the Town of New Milford’s 250th Committee’s “Airing of the Quilts”, will be opening a new exhibit on April 28, 2026. As part of this project, we are seeking sewing machines on temporary loan from members of the public.
The exhibition explores home sewing, local history, family history, and personal attachments to the family sewing machine. We are especially interested in pre 1970 models along with any stories or histories connected to them.
All loan items will be handled with professional museum care, displayed in a secure environment, and fully insured for the durat…
Saturday, March 28
New Milford Myths, Legends, an...
Started at 2:00 PM
A live, costumed performance with portrayals of interesting and eccentric New Milford characters.
2PM show
Admission $10.00
Reservations required
Youtube shorts
Friday, June 26
Starts at 9:00 AM
Thursday, July 2
Starts at 10:00 AM
Sunday, July 26
Starts at 2:00 PM
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-Saturday 11:00 - 2:00, and by appointment! Click
here to reserve yours, or call (860) 354-3069.)
Admission is $5 for adults, and children under 12 are free, as are members.
Call (860) 354-3069 for Group Rates
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