The Greater Milford Area
Historical Society (GMAHS) will host its Annual Holiday Open House at Promont
on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 1-4:00 PM each day. The event is free and open to the public. Promont is
located at 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 45150.
In honor of the
Society’s 50th anniversary, this year’s event will debut a totally
new holiday theme titled Birds of a
Feather. A variety of plumage will turn Promont into a holiday fairyland. The
open house will be held on two days to allow more time for visitors to enjoy
the unique décor and experience a walk back into Victorian times. Also new to
this year’s holiday programming is the introduction of the “Madam of the Manor”
– a spectacular holiday décor mannequin raffle item with proceeds benefitting
GMAHS programming.
Visitors to the Holiday
Open House will also enjoy:
·
Free admission to Promont and an opportunity to enjoy a documented,
self-guided tour
·
Impromptu discussions with costumed docents who will be
available to answer questions about Promont
·
The opportunity to purchase raffle tickets on the unique “Madam
of the Manor” holiday mannequin with the drawing scheduled for 3:30 PM on
Sunday, December 17
·
A chance to sign up to win one of two gift baskets featuring
selected items from the Promont gift shop
·
A
Promont miniature replica FREE with each new
GMAHS membership at a $50 level or higher
“The Holiday Open House
is a way for us to share Promont with the community while the house is adorned
for the holidays,” commented Donna Amann, administrator, Greater Milford Area
Historical Society. “The event
also provides an opportunity to engage in conversations about our goals and
plans for the upcoming year in hopes that more people will become members with
active involvement in the Society’s programming.”
Notable 2017 GMAHS
programs included:
·
Celebration of the Society’s
50th anniversary:
1967-2017
·
A Victorian Valentine’s
Celebration & Art Exhibit
·
Lunch and Learn Series that highlighted a
number of historical sites in the Milford and Miami Township area
·
Scholarship award of $500 to Milford student
·
Collectors Club with monthly meetings
that feature historical collectibles
·
Afternoon Teas that showcase Promont and
provide unique experiences
·
Clermont County Quilt
Registry
continuation to document quilts made in Clermont County, Ohio prior to 1950; or
19th century quilts brought to the County by relocating families
·
7th Annual
Antique and Vintage Quilt Show and Sale featuring some 50 antique, vintage and new quilts, with a collection
of those available for sale
·
2nd Annual
Thirsty 4 History event hosting over 125 people as part of the Society’s
membership and fundraising initiatives
·
12th Annual
Art Affaire
with over 115 featured artists and approximately 7,500 people in attendance...a
significant fundraiser for the Society
·
Receipt of an Ohio Arts
Council matching grant award, allowing the Society to expand its Art
Affaire community cultural program
·
Nomination and finalist
selection
for the Society’s Art Affaire committee in the Milford and Miami Township
Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Awards Gala
·
GMAHS Little Free
Library
where you can take a book, leave a book
·
Expansion of the Promont
Events venue rental program, allowing the use of the Promont property for
weddings, meetings, reunions and other events
·
A three-part cemetery
focused lecture series
·
Community historical
displays
in Milford, Miami Township; and coming December 2017, Victorian Holiday display at Clermont County Administration
Building in Batavia
“We try to balance our
need for fundraising with activities that focus on history, and we welcome the
input of our community,” continued Amann. “ While we are definitely proud of
our 2017 accomplishments, we’re always open to new ideas on how GMAHS can be
more relevant to you and your family.”
For more information on the Greater
Milford Area Historical Society and Promont or how to contact us, please visit www.MilfordHistory.net or follow GMAHS
on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MilfordHistoricalSociety.
About Greater Milford Area
Historical Society
The
Greater Milford Area Historical Society, Inc. (a 501c3, non-profit) was founded
in 1967 with the purpose of emphasizing the history of Milford. A small
historic museum was started at 114 Main Street. In 1983, the Society relocated
to its present location, Promont, located at 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio.
Promont was the home of John M. Pattison, 43rd Governor of Ohio and
the only governor from Clermont County. In addition to improvements to the
Museum, the Society has expanded its historical programs and collaborative
initiatives in the community; and, also broadened its scope to include Miami
Township. The GMAHS is especially proud of its Partners-in-Education programs
in the Milford schools, an award winning effort of the Society’s volunteers;
the project to record oral histories of local residents; genealogy services;
and, its annual Art Affaire, Milford’s premier art and fine craft show. For more information, visit www.milfordhistory.net or follow
GMAHS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/milfordohiohistoricalsociety.
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