Preserve New Fairfield - PNF

06/07/2026

Get ready for a berry good time because the Strawberry Festival is today! Come enjoy live music, unique crafts, and exciting raffles—you won't want to miss it!

06/04/2026

🍓 Looking for the perfect Sunday plans? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for our annual Strawberry Festival this Sunday, June 7th, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine! Come enjoy delicious strawberry treats, exciting raffles, fun crafts, and creative face painting for the whole family.

Mark your calendars and bring your neighbors—see you there! 🎉

05/20/2026

🍓 SWEET TREATS & HISTORIC FEATS! 🍓
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 7th, because the annual Strawberry Festival is just around the corner! This year is an extra special milestone as Preserve New Fairfield celebrates 20 years of preserving our town’s history, alongside the upcoming America 250 celebrations! 🎉
But to keep celebrating, we need to talk about something a little less sweet, and a lot chillier. 🥶
Last winter was incredibly tough on our historic properties. Both of our heating systems gave out:

• The Parsonage: Our 20-year-old furnace suffered a cracked heat exchanger.
• The Hubbell House Museum: The heating system failed shortly thereafter.

These beautiful mid-19th century farm houses aren't just buildings; they showcase and protect our community's priceless cultural heritage. Inside, we store irreplaceable local treasures donated by families just like yours—from antique textiles and paintings to historic documents and farming tools. Without proper climate control, the extreme cold leaves delicate relics like paper and fabric brittle and at risk of permanent damage.

💰 THE GOOD NEWS & OUR GOAL 💰 We need to raise between $19,000 and $20,000 to replace both units before prices go up and winter is upon us. The amazing news? We have a generous benefactor who has stepped up to MATCH all donations! That means every single dollar you give goes twice as far to protect New Fairfield's history.

How you can help:

1. Donate Today: Help us kick off our fundraising efforts strong and double your impact with our matching donations!

2. Come to the Strawberry Festival: Join us on June 7th, 12:30-3:00 pm for delicious treats, vendors, raffles, and great music celebrating our 20th anniversary! Learn more about our upcoming summer book release, orb hunts, open houses, and support the preservation of the historic homes that make our town so unique.

Let’s keep our history safe, secure, and thriving for generations to come! See you at the festival! 🍰✨

For more information about what we do please visit us at https://www.preservenewfairfield.org/

04/06/2026

Don't forget to visit Preserve New Fairfield during this event.

03/16/2026

Discover “A Treasure Hidden in Plain Air!” Join us Sunday, March 22 at 2 PM for a special showing of Preserve New Fairfield’s Ball Pond Documentary — a fascinating look at our local gem once known as Lake Hahlawah, after a Native American medicine man.

Call the Senior Center at 203‑312‑5665 to reserve your spot. Light refreshments will be served — don’t miss this afternoon of local history, community, and storytelling!

Helen Gallagher will be sharing her lifetime memories of Ball Pond.

01/16/2026

Let's Preserve Our Past

Preserve New Fairfield (a non-profit custodian of the historical homes behind New Fairfield Senior Center) is facing an urgent crisis. With the Parsonage furnace beyond repair and our buildings closed to the public, our historic collections are in danger. We are seeking $10,000 to restore heat and resume our mission of education and preservation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation today to help us weather this storm.

For more information click on our website below. Your support, at any level, is invaluable. Thank you.

To preserve, protect, and maintain local historic structures and artifacts, and to promote community education and involvement in historic preservation efforts.

12/12/2025

🚂 LAST CHANCE! 🚂
Join us **Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 AM–3 PM** for the **final day of our Vintage Toy Train Show**

You can get there by walking up to the historic homes behind the Senior Center.

See **vintage toy trains rolling around the tracks**, enjoy **refreshments**, and support **Preserve New Fairfield**. Proceeds help maintain these historic homes.

Don’t miss this festive finale for a great cause! 🎄🚆

12/05/2025

All aboard for Preserve New Fairfield’s Vintage Toy Train Show!

Join us on Saturdays, December 6 and 13, from 11 AM to 3 PM behind the New Fairfield Senior Center to experience classic toy trains, holiday cheer, and nostalgic family fun.

Website - PreserveNewFairfield.org

12/03/2025

Did you catch last week’s Preserve New Fairfield show? Visit www.preservenewfairfield.org to see highlights — including a young train enthusiast stealing the scene! 🚂

The fun continues this Saturday, 12/6, and next Saturday, 12/13, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Don’t miss it!

11/28/2025

Vintage Toy Train Show—step back in time and experience the magic of miniature railroads! Visit www.preservenewfairfield.org to see photo from conductor Fred at last year’s event and learn more about Preserve New Fairfield.