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On Dec 8, the Milford Historical Society will be hosting a Christmas Open House from 12 noon until 4 PM at the Milford Historical Museum 124 E.
Commerce St. Visitors will see the Museum decorated for the holidays, listen to Victorian Christmas carols and
Victorian Story-telling, and taste Victorian treats. Shop various crafted items
and museum gifts for the holidays! Experience Christmas the way it used to be
way back when.
The perfect Christmas gift for any resident of Milford is a
copy of the book “Ten Minutes Ahead of the Rest of the World”, the history of Milford
from its founding through the turn of the century. If you’ve ever wondered
about life in the pioneer days or the mid-century 1800’s, when Milford was just
getting started, this is a great read. It also has the histories of most of the
historic homes in the Village – who built it and when and who was the first
owner. The book has great pictures of homes and life in Milford during the 1800’s,
as well as the great stories. Read about the great bank failure in Milford and
who absconded with the money. Read about the first settlers in Milford and
where they came from. It’s a must have book, if you live in Milford.
Tours of the Museum will be conducted by costumed docents and the museum’s living areas will be
decorated in the style of the periods that they depict. The museum’s second
floor features a living room, dining room kitchen and bedroom all furnished as
they might have been back in the 1800’s, along with displays of the toys of
that era and lots of photos of Milford in the 1800s.
In addition to the sights to see, there will be old time
caroling and treats to taste from the Victorian era (all freshly made of
course). A cookbook that contains the recipes
for many of the treats and more will also be on sale. There are picture books,
T-shirts and other items for sale in the Museum store.
So, come share a bit of Milford’s history, be entertained
and have a snack while you shop or take the tour of the upper floor. If you’ve never been to the Museum, this is a
perfect opportunity. Admission is free, although we do request that you make a
donation to the Museum, if you are able.
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