Milford Historical Society

THE MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6 UNION STREET
MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03055
TEL: 673-3385

Founded 1895

THE SOCIETY THE COLLECTION YOUR HELP
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TOURS NEWS
VIRTUAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TOUR

NEWS & INFORMATION

Open House is held on the second weekend of every month at the Carey House, 6 Union St. from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, March 21, 2001 - 7:30 PM Banquet Hall, Milford Town Hall

Christine Fonda of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources will be speaking on requirements to apply to have your home/business placed on the National Register of Historic Places. She will bring slides, resources, handouts and all the information you will need to get started. Don't miss this very important program.

Wedsnesday, May 16, 2001- 7:30 PM Banquet Hall, Milford Town Hall

Annual Meeting. Program - Local residents will speak of their memories

MILFORD - THEN AND NOW.

Refreshments served at all meetings.

For more information about either of these programs, contact Polly Cote at 673-1946.

THE SOCIETY

The Milford Historical Society is interested in preserving artifacts from the past for present and future generations to see and learn about.

Learning about the old tools, appliances and means of transportation can help develop in our youth an understanding of the hard work and ingenuity of the people who made modern conveniences possible.

Coming generations can develop an appreciation for, and be inspired to go on to, great accomplishments by learning about the talents, strengths and courage of past generations.

Present residents of Milford can develop greater civic pride by enjoying the programs and publications given by the Historical Society.

Trips to sites of historical interest are also a means of gaining further knowledge and appreciation of our New Hampshire history.

Milford Town Hall 1892

TREASURES IN THE COLLECTION

Hutchinson Room (the Hutchinsons were a famous singing group of the Civil War period.)
Manufactured items of the area
Historic photographs of Milford from 1860
Costumes
Old tools and Pumper Livermore Chaise
Colonial household items
Civil War World War I and World War II memorabilia
Musical instruments
Milford genealogical records
Emerson bicycle
Publications of town history

HOW YOU CAN HELP

JOIN

You can help by joining us. Your membership strengthens the organization.

CONTRIBUTE

You can help by contributing property, money or Items of local historical interest.

VOLUNTEER

You can help by volunteering in the work of Society committees to carry out our aims and activities

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Bicycle originally owned by Charles S. Emerson was donated to the society by his grandson, Dr. Richard P. Emerson who lives in Florida. He wanted it to come back to Milford and by a circuitous route it finally arrived and was wheeled to Union Street by Patty Rotch.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Quarterly Newsletter
Trips to historic buildings and sites
Special programs concerning Milford history
Meeting and working with people who share the Societys concerns
Discount prices for trips
Help preserve the past for the future

Membership in the Milford Historical Society will help with-

Preservation of Milford antiquities
Tours for local school children
Research and assistance with publications of a continuing town history
Helping our children and grandchildren learn about the "olden days".

HISTORICAL TOURS

Discover Milford's Revere Bell, 'Eagle Hall" and the origins of the area's early settlers during a guided historic walking tour of the downtown area. Every Monday at 6 p.m. through August 17th the Milford Historical Society will give two-hour tours from the Carey House on Union Street.
The walking tours are free and handicapped-accessible. Pre-registration is required as each tour will be limited to 15 people. For reservations and more information, call 673-1946.

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