Posting this announcement on behalf of the Brookfield Historical Society:

Event: Aug 11, 2019, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Brookfield Historical Society is hosting the annual Helen Daly and Margaret Stone Ice Cream Social, on Sunday, August 11th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Marvin Newton House, located at 1133 Ridge Road in Brookfield. Featured this summer is a special exhibit highlighting furniture made by Brookfield Resident Ara Howe in the 1800's. The Ara Howe exhibit will be interpreted by Evangeline Howe Parent. Also featured are antique dolls and clothing, donated by the family of Madaleen Ellis. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the historic Marvin Newton House in its entirety.
But there's MORE! Cookies and ice cream, music by Brookfield's Jennings & McComber and "Ask the Master Gardener" by our own Master Gardener, Brigitte Lackey. What fun!
The Brookfield Historical Society's museum, the Marvin Newton House, is open every Sunday in July and August from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All are invited - come join us this Sunday.