17th Annual Art Affaire
ArtAffaire 2023 is September 23!
Artists can sign up here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11551
Membership Meeting – March 9, 2023, 2:00 PM at Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main Street, Milford
The Queen City and surrounding area has a history when it comes to candy. Dan Woellert, our speaker, will give us a sweet history of making candy. He brings with him his Traveling Cincinnati Candy Museum, a collection of historic Cincinnati candy containers from confectioners who have come and gone.
History Readers Book Club – 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm – All Welcome!
The first Tuesday of the month the History Readers Book Club meets at Promont.
Check out the Complete List of the Books we’re reading in 2023!
We also have a Little Free Library – located at the edge of our parking lot at the first parking space – where you can find Historical Fiction & Nonfiction titles, as well as leave any Historical-themed books you’d like to share with others.
Cemetery Studies Group – Currently not meeting
Explore local history through the cemeteries in our area! The group will participate in projects of recognition & maintenance, have adventures in learning & knowledge gathering, as well as, plan some activities inviting the community to participate. If you’re interested, email Maria, or let us know through the Facebook Event on the GMAHS Facebook page.
Promont Tours – First and Third Sunday from 1-4pm
Promont – our House Museum – is Open for House Tours $5 admission/$1 child 12 and over.
Come up to Promont at 906 Main St., Milford and enjoy a docent-led or self-guided tour of this beautiful Victorian Italianate home on 5 acres overlooking Milford. Promont has been restored to its appearance circa 1879-1906 when Ohio’s 43rd governor, and only Governor from Clermont County to date, John M. Pattison, and family resided there. Be sure to climb the tower stairs to the “5th floor” observation room and enjoy a timeline of Milford’s history in photos and displays along the way.
Updated Gift Shop News!
Once your tour is complete, visit our remodeled gift shop! Offering books, prints, and other items sharing our local history, you will also find a newly expanded inventory comprised of unique gifts, jewelry, home decor & accessories, our famous tea and complementing serving items, and more!! The updated gift shop is definitely a “hidden gem” in Milford – come and see! *Note: No Admission Required to visit and shop the gift shop!
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