Our Mission
The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Historical Society gathered in 2025 for a group photograph.
Front (L-R) Greg Regan, Anita Regan, Kathleen Kelly, Pat Hembrook, Loretta Kretchko
Back (L-R) Kent Fletcher, Greg Van Antwerp, Robin Holick, David Cohen, Joe Cats, Sandra Hernandez, Joanne Chapin, Justin Krul, Norm Cummings
Meet our Newest Board Member…
Sandra Hernandez was born and raised in Torroella de Montgri, Girona, Spain. 
She is descended from a long line of ranchers, hunters, artisans, musicians, builders, and chefs. Sandra began her studies of architecture and interior design in Girona, and here in the United States she has a career in architectural design and mechanical drawing. Her studies began in Spain, and she took a sabbatical year to travel to the US to improve her English, a much needed fourth language. She also studied in Italy and Portugal, honing her artistic talents. Along with her professional career Sandra continues to explore and practice her love of dance and Martial Arts. She has choreographed several productions at Theatre Works, here in New Milford. Her many hobbies are a reflection of her ancestors’ occupations and skills.
Sandra has lived in the United States for 26 years and currently lives with her husband and three sons in New Milford, where the family is very involved in the community. With gratitude and joy, Sandra always says, "We found our town, and we can’t think of a better place to raise our sons. "
Sandra’s birth place, Torroella de Montgri, is a medieval town dating back to the year 888 CE. It was her love of history and the old world that brought her to the doors of the Historical Society. Sandra is honored to be part of preserving the culture and history of New
Milford.
The New Milford Historical Society & Museum collects, preserves and interprets objects and information of historical merit pertaining to the backgrounds of individuals and their way of life and customs in the greater New Milford area. It serves the residents and visitors to New Milford as a source of reliable information and seeks to stimulate interest in the culture and history of New Milford. It promotes educational, cultural and civic activities of groups, organizations and Town sponsored programs; this participation to be related to the material holdings of the Society.
The Society's goals are to provide education, historical and cultural activities for the public, and to maintain our artifacts and documents in an efficient and professional manner so that the historic past of our town is available for present and future generations. We have a close link with the local schools and provide tours for students and adult groups.
The Society is actively working to bring the past to the present and preserve it for the future. The Board of Trustees, Curator and many volunteers work together to mount special exhibits, provide historical research and preserve items from our past.
Executive Board Members
Kathleen Kelly
Gregory Regan
Loretta Kretchko
Pat Hembrook
Anita Regan
Helen Boardman
Original benefactor of the Society
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board of Trustees
David Cohen
Greg Van Antwerp
Joanne Chapin
Joe Cats
Justin Krul
Kent Fletcher
Norm Cummings
Robin Holick
Kate Boardman
Original benefactor of the Society
Museum Office
Anna Fossi
Research/Collections Manager
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 email us, 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
Winter is also the season of bad and unpredictable weather in New England. In case of inclement weather, please plan on calling the museum to confirm we are open.
