Milton House Museum

Milton House Museum Wisconsin's only certified Underground Railroad site open to the public
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Milton House Museum Hours as of August 6, 2025

Tours offered:
Winter Hours: September 1st, 2025 - June 6, 2026

Please call 608-868-7772 to schedule a tour

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays: 10 am -2 pm *Guided tour by appointment only/audio tour available

Wednesday: 10 am -2 pm *Guided tour by appointment only/audio tour available

Thursday: 10 am - 2 pm *Guided tour by appointment onl

y/audio tour available

Friday 10 am - 1 pm *Guided tour by appointment only/audio tour available

Please note: We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate guided tours that arrive during our winter hours without an advanced registration. Guided tours will be given priority over audio tours. It is best to give advance notice of arrival for an audio tour.

Administrative Offices:
Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10 am - 3:00 pm,
Closed Saturday , Sunday and Monday

(CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY, No tours offered)

Groups of 10 or more need to call and schedule a tour in advance. Please call the museum at 608.868.7772 to talk to a staff member about a tour for your group.

🎉 JUST ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉In ONE WEEK, tickets go on sale for the Milton House Museum's Signature Event 2026, and this is ...
06/05/2026

🎉 JUST ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

In ONE WEEK, tickets go on sale for the Milton House Museum's Signature Event 2026, and this is a night you won't want to miss!

As a National Historic Landmark and Underground Railroad site, the Milton House Museum is honored to bring these extraordinary performers to our community. Their stories and artistry connect deeply to the history we preserve and share every day.

🎟 Tickets go on sale Friday, June 12!
⭐ Milton Historical Society members receive exclusive presale access June 10–11 (and a 10% discount!)

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready to be part of one of the most inspiring events of the year. The countdown is on!

Tickets: $75 for reserved seating. VIP package $125 (limited number available). For more information, visit https://miltonhouse.org/signature-event

06/05/2026

It is the first Friday of June! YAY SUMMER! Time for this week's FRIDAY FIND with Julie at the Milton House!

Sometimes an artifact is not what it first appears to be. That is the case here. At first glance, what do you think it is? Were you correct?

Come visit us! Next week Tuesday, our summer hours begin, WOO HOO! We will be open Tuesdays through Sundays until Labor Day, so plan your visit! Miltonhouse.org is where you can all the details about visiting this amazing place.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the members of the Milton 4-H Club and their families for spending time at the Milton House Mus...
06/01/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the members of the Milton 4-H Club and their families for spending time at the Milton House Museum helping plant flowers and decorative native grasses on Saturday around our grounds! 🌼🌿

It was wonderful to see kids and parents working side by side to make our historic site even more beautiful. We are so grateful for your willingness to give back to the community and help care for this special place. Thank you for helping the Milton House bloom! 💚

Here are some before and after photos. Great job!

05/29/2026

Dearest friends of the Milton House Museum,

Pray join Julie for this week’s Friday Find, where she unveils a most delightful contrivance once treasured by ladies seeking relief from the oppressive heat of summer afternoons. In an age before electric comforts, elegance and ingenuity went hand in hand, and this charming accessory offered both grace and a refreshing respite from the sweltering air.

TRANSLATION: It was hot. Not always a tree around to stand under. Need shade. But, be pretty, too.

For more information on visiting the Milton House, please go to miltonhouse.org/tours, or call us at 608-868-7772. We can't wait to see you!

🎶 BIG NEWS! 🎶Tickets for the Milton House Museum’s Signature Event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Fisk Jubilee Singe...
05/28/2026

🎶 BIG NEWS! 🎶

Tickets for the Milton House Museum’s Signature Event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a performance by Ko Thi Dance Company of Milwaukee, will officially go on sale June 12th!

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Janesville Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and celebration.

🎟 Ticket Options:
• General Seating — $75
• VIP Experience — $125
VIP tickets include preferred seating, special performances by Ko-Thi Dance Company and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, refreshments, and more!

Tickets will be available through the JPAC Box Office once sales begin.

Want early access and savings? Become a Milton House Museum member to receive:
✔ Early ticketing access
✔ 10% discount on tickets

This is a one-night-only event you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more details as June 12th approaches!





Did you know that Abraham Lincoln threw out the first pitch at a recent Sky Carp game to kick off our annual Civil War L...
05/28/2026

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln threw out the first pitch at a recent Sky Carp game to kick off our annual Civil War Living History Days event?

The Sky Carp welcomed President Lincoln, and his honor guard, to the field to throw out a first pitch at their home game on May 14th. President Lincoln proceeded to take off his coat and iconic top hat, and throw in a pitch using an 1860s era ball. Afterwards, the President stood for the National Anthem, took photographs with players, fans, and mascots alike, and signed autographs! It was a fun evening for all involved!

The President, and Milton House staff and board members, had a marvelous time at the ball park, and would like to thank the Beloit Sky Carp staff for their hospitality!

📸: Photo Credit to: Beloit Sky Carp, & Milton House staff

It is hard to believe that it has been almost two weeks since we held our annual Civil War Living History Days event on ...
05/28/2026

It is hard to believe that it has been almost two weeks since we held our annual Civil War Living History Days event on the grounds of the historic Milton House Museum. This event sees 1,500 students immersed into the life and times of this crucial moment in our nations history during the school day portion of the event, with members of the general public enjoying the experience during the weekend.

This years event was a smashing success, and we could not have done it without all of our event sponsors! Their financial support ensures that we can keep the event low cost for students, and free to the general public!

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors: Mallon Group & Culvers
School Day Sponsor: Milton Propane
Saturday Sponsor: Rubber Ducky Winery
Sunday Sponsors: Dave and Lori Warren
Artillery Sponsor: Hull Farms
Lincoln and Soldiers Sponsor: Silha and Sons Excavating
Pints with Lincoln Sponsor: Charter Next Generation
Medical Tent: The Edward Jones Offices of Derek Henze & Cari Hennings
General Sponsors: Bank of Milton, First Community Bank, Good Works Brewing Company and Coldwell Banker Janesville

Interested in sponsoring this event in 2027? Please reach out to Milton House Museum Executive Director Keighton Klos at [email protected] for details!

Did you know that the Milton House Museum sends out a monthly digital newsletter?The newsletter has history facts, infor...
05/27/2026

Did you know that the Milton House Museum sends out a monthly digital newsletter?

The newsletter has history facts, information about upcoming events, how you can support the museum through your time and finances, and much more! If you are not already signed to receive the newsletter, you will want to sign up before our June newsletter comes out on Monday because it will contain some VERY exciting news!

It's simple to sign up for the newsletter! Just visit our website at www.miltonhouse.org and hit "join list" when the newsletter pop up appears! Easy as pie! 🥧

As another school year comes to a close, we are reminded of the incredible young people in our community who are prepari...
05/26/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we are reminded of the incredible young people in our community who are preparing to take their next steps into the future. Please join us in congratulating Katherine Hawley, recipient of the 2026 Joseph Goodrich Scholarship. 🎓

Established by the Milton Historical Society, this scholarship honors Joseph Goodrich, founder of Milton and the Milton House. Mr. Goodrich believed deeply in education, hard work, innovation, and most importantly, giving back to the community around you. This scholarship was created to honor students who carry on those same values through volunteerism, kindness, and community spirit.

Katherine represents those ideals beautifully, and we are proud to recognize her accomplishments and the positive impact she has already made. We wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter. Congratulations, Katherine! ❤️🖤

Thank you to all the men and women who have given the last full measure of devotion to their country, that we might live...
05/25/2026

Thank you to all the men and women who have given the last full measure of devotion to their country, that we might live in the land of the brave and the home of the free. May their memory stretching from every battlefield to patriot grave, to every living heart and hearthstone all across our nation, rededicate us all to the great task remaining before us.

Our gratitude will never be adequate, and we will never be able to fully repay the debt we owe them, but may we all take a moment today to remember not only their sacrifice, but the sacrifices of their loved ones.

The Milton House is honored to preserve and share the memory of Milton soldiers through conflicts from the Civil War to the present day, ensuring that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.

May you have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

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Address

18 S Janesville Street
Milton, WI
53563

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16088687772

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