The Danbury Museum & Historical Society Launches “Family Faces” An initiative in recognition of National Family History Month

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society are inviting you to celebrate National Family History Month with a program they are launching for the month called, “Family Faces.”

Those with roots in Danbury are invited to contribute a family photo or photos to become part of the archives at the DMHS and they need not part with the originals.

Visit the DMHS during open hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and we'll scan your photo and add any biographical or family history information that you'd like to provide.

Your family faces and a bit of history will be available in the archives for future generations to access. “ This is a great opportunity to include your family as part of Danbury's local history. It's a simple way to honor and share the story of an ancestor who has been a part our community,” shared Brigid Guertin, Executive Director of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society.

Remember, those who may not be interested now, will one day discover a family photo and be grateful to you.

Don't worry if you don't live locally; you can still participate. Email a scanned image and any accompany family information to webmaster@danburymuseum.org

About the DMHSA:

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society was formed in 1947 to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret New England's past; focusing particularly on the heritage of Danbury. Situated in downtown Danbury, the museum preserves the John and Mary Rider House (c.1785), the Dodd Hat Shop (c. 1790), the Marian Anderson Studio and the Charles Ives Birthplace. Huntington Hall, a modern exhibit building houses the museum offices and research library.