About our Commemorative Medallions

After careful thought and discussion, the New Milford Historical Society Board of Trustees has voted to discontinue the sale of commemorative medallions.

The decision was based on a considerable rise in production costs and disappointing sales over the last few years. What was originally a fundraiser has now yielded minimal profit. For the amount of time spent in preparation, advertising, and promotion with little return, we can’t justify continuation.

This tradition began in 1988, so it is with a heavy heart that we end this era. So many loyal collectors have purchased these historic images throughout the years, and we are most grateful for that support. Our 2023 medallion was the encore production of the town’s iconic and beloved bandstand, so we feel we ended on a high point. We still have many left, and they can be purchased at the museum for $20.00 each. Past medallions are offered for $5.00 each.

We are the keepers of the history of New Milford. Please support the Historical Society’s mission to preserve our rich history for future generations.

We have a mandate to preserve the history of New Milford, and it is something that we try to live up to every day.

We work hard to collect and catalogue everything that we can that touches on our history. But beyond just the collecting, we try to make these materials available to all interested parties, both in the real world and here, online. We have genealogy records and a large sample of the electronic catalogue right here for you to search.

Of course, none of this can be done without your help. We need your help to stay in operation, and we’ve been relying on the help of the public for over 100 years.

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