• History

    The first settler to arrive in the Milford area was the Rev. Francis McCormick, a Revolutionary War soldier with a thousand acre land grant, in 1796. He built his log cabin on the hill at the present 1000 Forest Ave. In 1797 he founded the first Methodist Class in the Northwest Territory. The Village of More Info

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  • Promont

    Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor. It is currently owned and operated as a museum by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society. The museum features period furnishings, a reference library, changing exhibits, and a gift shop. Docent-led or self-guided tours are available on More Info

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  • Research/Library

    The Leonard L. Harding, Jr. Library serves as a limited access historical library featuring information on Clermont County and the Greater Milford area.

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  • Weddings & Events

    Nestled amongst the trees on top of a hill overlooking Milford, Promont is an ideal location for weddings, bridal showers, afternoon teas, corporate meetings, and more. Promont’s Italianate architecture acts as a beautiful backdrop, adding a touch of old-world elegance to any event. Inside, the vaulted ceilings and intricate woodwork create an intimate ambiance for More Info

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  • Gift Shop

    Shop our unique Gift Shop!

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Annual memberships are tracked by the anniversary date of original purchase. It’s always the RIGHT time to join! 

A portion of your membership dues may be tax deductible. Check with your tax adviser.

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Membership Meeting Notice
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Greater Milford Area Historical Society on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are held in the offices of Sibcy Cline, 1077 St. Rt. 28, Suite 111, Mulberry Square, Milford, Ohio. A covered dish dinner begins at 6:30 PM followed by a brief business meeting at 7 PM and special programs begin at 7:15 PM.

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