Greater Milford Area Historical Society

08/28/2026

See you at Art Affaire on 9/26 from 11am - 5pm in downtown Milford.

08/26/2026

The flags outside every public building in Ohio are lowered right now in honor Dolly Parton, and they'll stay that way until sunset on Tuesday, September 1.

History doesn't only live in houses like Promont. Sometimes it lives in a song, and sometimes it gets handed forward in an intentional way.

"Coat of Many Colors" is a true story about a coat Dolly's mother sewed out of rags. In 2018 Dolly carried that story into the Library of Congress and donated a copy of the picture book as the 100 millionth book given away by her Imagination Library. It's in the permanent collection now.

She started that program in 1995, in her own home county, because her father couldn't read or write. Ohio has thoroughly embraced it: all 88 counties, roughly 60 percent of every eligible child in the state signed up.

Clermont County families can enroll any child under 5, free, through the Clermont County Public Library.

Preserving the past is important work. Giving kids the tools they need to become life long readers is part of how we make that happen.

08/26/2026

See you tonight at our fundraiser at Little Miami Brewing Co.! Come on down and share with friends and family to do the same. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

08/25/2026

Our 20th Art Affaire is right around the corner. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Day-of preparation begins at 6:00 am and ends at 6:30 pm. Here’s a link to sign up. There are five set 3-hour periods of time or you can sign up for whatever time you wish.

https://bit.ly/artaffairevolunteer

Many thanks for making this major fundraiser possible!! We appreciate you!

08/21/2026

On the first Tuesday of September, join the History Readers Book Club as we discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.

Tuesday, September 1, at 7pm
📍 Promont House, 906 Main Street, Milford

Come for the history, stay for the conversation!

To be added to our mailing list email us at [email protected]

08/20/2026

A second fundraiser is happening at Little Miami Brewing Co. right here in historic downtown Milford. This is a fun, local way to support Art Affaire while enjoying great food, craft beer, and the riverfront atmosphere we all love.

📅 Fundraiser Date - Wednesday, August 26th from 5pm-8pm
Little Miami Brewing Company, 208 Mill Street, Milford

How to Participate:

🔹 During 5-8pm $1 per pint will be donated back to us.
🔹 There will also be an option to donate $1, $3, or $5 when you are cashing out.
🔹 Bring friends, family, and neighbors
🔹 SHARE this fundraiser announcement on social media

Encourage others to support Art Affaire - Milford OH while enjoying a great local spot.

08/19/2026

In the spirit of America 250 - enjoy Part #4 of the History of Transportation in Milford!

08/18/2026

Our second Open Mic Night was a wonderful celebration of local talent! The community truly showed up to share their gifts, and we're so grateful for everyone who participated and attended.

On August 29th we are back for the third time! Come and enjoy our grounds and our outstanding local musicians beginning at 6pm.

Bring a dish to share! We would also like help setting up and tearing down.

See you at Promont, 906 Main Street in Milford!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

08/17/2026

Come paint your place in Milford's history at Gather on Main: Celebrating Main Street America on September 12th. Watch our page to see what we're bringing to Downtown Milford Ohio for our part in sharing the history of our area.

Register for a spot here: https://forms.gle/nwz7egreRXgLVqvf8

There's a canoe on Main Street with your name on it...sort of.

Paint Your Place in Milford's History!

Registration is officially open for the America 250-Ohio Clermont County + Milford Canoe Painting project Whatever you paint doesn't wash off at the end of the day. The finished canoe gets mounted in Jonas Park, right by the entrance to Milford Beach, where it will sit for years while people walk past and wonder at the stories behind each section.

That could be you, your family, your friends - sharing this experience and community art project. A spot in Milford that may outlast you!

The details:

🔹 Saturday, September 12, noon to 4 pm
🔹 Gather on Main, Downtown Milford, in front of Roads Rivers and Trails
🔹 Slots run $35 to $130 depending on size
🔹 Paint, brushes, aprons, and cleanup supplies are all provided, so just bring yourself
🔹 Pick your slot and your painting time when you register

A few slots are already spoken for, and they go first come, first served, so if you have your eye on one, we would not wait.

Thank you to Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this project!

Questions? [email protected]