Rules for Donating to the Nearly New Sale 

This is a great time to set things aside for the Historical Society’s

Nearly New Sale (May 8-9, 2026)  

Donations Accepted Tues and Weds (May 5 and 6) from 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday (May 7) from 9 am to noon at the Town Hall.

Donations must be CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION, and you should be prepared to have someone review your items.

No items accepted sight unseen.

We’re looking for lightly used clothing, shoes & boots, purses/bags, smaller sports equipment, games, books (no encyclopedias), kitchen/household items, dishes, glass, silver, small appliances, collectibles, baskets, sewing, crafts, baby supplies, toys, linens, jewelry, lamps, photos, art, etc.

No computers or printers. No furniture. No baby equipment. Nothing musty, broken or with mouse droppings. No ripped, stained, stretched-out, fraying, or well-worn clothing.

The Nearly New Sale used to be an annual event in Brownsville and provides an opportunity to get some great buys, practice the ethics of recycling and reuse, and benefit the Historical Society with your purchases.  On Friday (day 1) the goods are very reasonably priced and you get first pick of product. On Saturday (day 2) we slash prices in the morning and then offer everything that’s left for absolutely no cost at all (FREE from 12:15 – 2:00 pm). Questions? Please call Karen (802) 595-9573, Sara (617) 763-9775 or Siobhan (703) 581-2017.