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Give Local with Connecticut Community Foundation

Give Local with Connecticut Community Foundation

Tuesday, April 21
Give Local with Connecticut Community Foundation
Starts 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 link: https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/the-new-milford-historical-society-museum

 

Sewing Machines & Vintage Sewing Accessories Exhibit

Sewing Machines & Vintage Sewing Accessories Exhibit

Monday, April 27
Sewing Machines & Vintage Sewing Accessories Exhibit
Starts at 1:00 PM

In conjunction with the 250th Committee’s “Airing of the Quilts”

Peter Vermilyea Book Talk and Signing

Peter Vermilyea Book Talk and Signing

Sunday, May 17
Peter Vermilyea Book Talk and Signing
Starts at 2:00 PM

“Litchfield County & The American Revolution”
Reservations required.

$5.00 Admission for Non Members

Most Recent Events

We are excited to share that the New Milford Historical Society and Museum, in conjunction with the

Seeking Sewing Machine Loans

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…

A live, costumed performance with portrayals of interesting and eccentric New Milford characters.4PM

New Milford Myths, Legends, and Scams (4PM show)

Saturday, March 28
New Milford Myths, Legends, an...
Started at 4:00 PM

A live, costumed performance with portrayals of interesting and eccentric New Milford characters.
4PM show

Admission $10.00
Reservations required

A live, costumed performance with portrayals of interesting and eccentric New Milford characters. 2P

New Milford Myths, Legends, and Scams

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

A TOWN TRADITION CONTINUES Join historian Ted Hine for a look back at the New Milford Pottery Com

Artisanal Pottery

Saturday, March 21
Artisanal Pottery...
Started at 1:00 PM

A TOWN TRADITION CONTINUES

Join historian Ted Hine for a look back at the New Milford Pottery Company, known as Wannapee Pottery, founded in 1897. And its highly coveted "lettuce ware."

And 7th generation master potter Matin Malikzada for a look forward, demonstration, and special screening of a short film that follows his journey from Afghanistan to New Milford, as he works to preserve his ancestral craft in a new country.
Malikzada pottery on display and for sale through March 28

A Slide Show and Talk By Ted Hine

The Northville District

Sunday, December 7
The Northville District...
Started at 2:00 PM

A Slide Show and Talk
By
Ted Hine

Northville Slide Show

New Milford Historical Society presents... SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND CRAFT SALE Saturday, November 29

Holiday Crafts at the Museum

Saturday, November 29
Holiday Crafts at the Museum...
Started at 10:00 AM

New Milford Historical Society presents...


SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND CRAFT SALE


Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:00am 4:00pm
&
Sunday, November 30,2025
10:00-3:00p.m

 

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

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