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Famous CT Women
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Come join author and speaker, Kathleen Hubbard on Famous Connecticut Women. Connecticut women were innovative and impactful. An early trailblazer, Lady Alice Fenwick, helped settle Saybrook Colony in 1638. Hannah Bunce Watson became an influencer and publisher of the oldest and largest Connecticut newspaper in 1777. Also, find out about two young patriots who achieved fame for their “Midnight Rides.”
Kathleen O’Brien Hubbard was an educator in the Middletown Public School System. She has given talks at many Connecticut libraries, historical societies, and other venues. Kathleen enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion of history with others and enjoys reading, researching, and traveling. Her hobbies include gardening, sewing, and crafting. She has co-authored Arcadia-published books: Images of America: Middletown, Legendary Locals: Middletown; Hidden History of New Haven, and Hidden History of Middlesex County, Connecticut. During her research on CT women, she became captivated with their accomplishments in all fields of life—many making significant contributions to their communities that impacted future generations. She enjoys highlighting some of these intrepid role models in her talks.

Merryall Presents: HILDALAND Traditional Scottish & American Music
2026-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical.

Sunday Speaker Series: Gerard Monaghan "Connecticut Heroes"
2026-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman, CT, 06784
On May 3, 1783, General George Washington did something unprecedented in military history. Standing on the parade grounds at the New Windsor, N.Y., cantonment, he presented awards – the Badge of Military Merit – to two enlisted soldiers. It was the first time any military awards had been given to other than officers. Several days later, a third soldier received the award.

All three recipients – the only ones documented during the Revolution – were from Connecticut. The story of how this award came into existence and the exploits that earned it are a little-known footnote in the American Revolution.

Gerard J. Monaghan, a retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and military historian, will take you through the history of this award – which became the Purple Heart – and examine the deeds of other heroic Connecticut residents.

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Gerard J. Monaghan, co-founder and former president of the Association of Bridal Consultants, had a parallel career, teaching journalism and practicing marketing and public relations for the Army and Army Reserve for almost 30 years. He served in Belgium and with the 25 th Infantry Division at Cu Chi, Vietnam. As a Reservist, he was called up for Grenada, Panama and Gulf I, where he worked for Gen. Colin Powell and edited the Defense Department’s report to

Congress on the war. A military historian, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. In a prior life, he was an editor for The News-Times in Danbury and The Advocate in Stamford. He holds degrees in journalism and political science, and serves on the New Milford Planning Commission.

Annual Gala
2026-10-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Amber Room Colonade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury, Connecticut, 06811, United States
Save the date…more details to follow.

Merryall Presents: ROAD TO BARABOO - Play Reading
2026-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Merryall presents Road to Baraboo, by Paul Rajeckas, a new comedic work in its first staging. This presentation offers audiences an early look at a play as it continues to take shape.
The cast for this performance includes Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent, the artistic directors of the internationally acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Theater. They will be joined by playwright and performer, Paul Rajeckas, whose solo work, Notes To The Motherland, was a featured part of Merryall’s 2025 Season.
With artists known for their physical storytelling and inventive stage presence, Road to Baraboo promises a distinctive blend of comedy and movement.

New Milford Chamber Cruise
2026-11-15 20:00 - 2026-11-22 11:00
New Milford Chamber Get away cruise. A last-minute offer. $995.74 per person on Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, Ship: Odyssey of The Seas. 8-day cruise to the Bahamas
Limited availability. A non-refundable deposit is due before July 18, 2026. 2E balcony $250.00 per person.
Depart out of Cape Liberty New Jersey
For more details call Minucci Travel 860 350 8852

Annual Tree Lighting on Green
2026-11-28 22:30 - 2026-11-29 00:30
Join us for a festive event where the lights on the trees on the Green – put up by the United Methodist Church’s Men’s Group – are lighted and Santa visits with children.
