Historical Society Open for Christmas Shopping
The Milford Historical Society’s Country Store will be open for Christmas shopping on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at the Bryan-Downs house, 34 High St.
If you are new in town or know someone who is, we have a number of Milford history books and reproduction maps of the early settlement that make great Christmas gifts. There’s also a children’s coloring about local history.
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Many of the books are good for the whole family. If you are home because of the pandemic, ask someone to buy you the book “Only in Milford.” It’s primarily a picture book that shows the Milford of a century ago, and grownups and children will have fun looking at it together. Many of the images are from the Daniel E. Moger Photo Collection. Another book for families is Michael Clark’s book of photos of “Then and Now - Milford.” It matches old-time pictures and modern-day pictures. Another book to try is Michael C. Dooling’s “An Historic Account of Charles Island.”
There are dozens of old-fashioned toys (no batteries needed!) that will fascinate children. The small toys make great stocking stuffers. The store also offers candles, Christmas ornaments with the Society logo, two kinds of soap, sachets with lavender from this summer’s MHS herb garden, mineral samples, prisms and more.
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For your safety, customers’ temperatures will be taken by a non-contact forehead thermometer. Please wear masks. Social distancing will be expected, and a hand-sanitizing station will be available for use before and after you shop. There is a Plexiglas shield at the sales counter.
The best part is that you can shop at your leisure and avoid crowds at malls and big stores. The building and restroom are fully accessible. For more information, call the Society at (203) 877-2264 or check out milfordhistoricalsociety.org.
