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A Town’s Pottery-Past to Present
March 21, 2026

A Town’s Pottery-Past to Present

Join historian Ted Hine and master potter Matin Malikzada at the Historical Society for a powerful afternoon of history and living craft. See New Milford’s rich pottery tradition come to life in a live demonstration.

Experience the beautiful short film “Matin,” following his journey from Afghanistan to New Milford as he works to preserve his ancestral art in a new home — and see that legacy shaped before your eyes.
LOOK back at The NEW MILFORD POTTERY COMPANY,known as Wannapee Pottery, founded in 1897, and its highly coveted “lettuce ware.”
and look forward as 7th Generation master potter Matin Malikzada
demonstrates his skill.

Saturday March 21
1:00-4:00
New Milford Historical Society & Museum
N°6 Aspetuck Ave
New Milford, CT 06776
https://www.nmhistorical.org/upcoming-events/

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