Milton House Museum

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!

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!

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

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!

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! 🥧

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! ❤️🖤

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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05/22/2026

This week on the Milton House Museum's Friday Find, Julie shares a moving piece from the Milton House Museum collection: a portrait of a young World War I soldier who never made it home. Join us this Friday as we honor one life, and the countless others whose sacrifices are never forgotten.

For many years, this photograph likely hung on a family wall as a daily reminder of a son, brother, or loved one lost too soon in war. As we approach Memorial Day, we pause to remember not only those who served and died, but the families who carried their memory forward through photographs, stories, and quiet moments of remembrance.

For more information on visiting the Milton House, please go to miltonhouse.org, or call us at 608-868-7772.

05/17/2026

Trains and Civil War weapons! We have both for you today. If the chill and potential rain has you thinking we aren't hopping here today with Civil War Living History Days, that is not true! At 12:30, come to a presentation on "Common Civil War Weapons & Their Impact" at 12:30, cost is $10. Also, the Wis-Ill Modular Model Railroad Group has it's layout open today on our campus til 2!

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

The fun isn’t over yet! Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 17, for the final day of Civil War Living History Days at the Milton House Museum.

This free, family-friendly event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Milton House Museum, and there is still plenty to see and do!

Sunday’s activities include:
🍳 A cooking demonstration
💥 Artillery demonstrations
🎩 A speech by President Abraham Lincoln
🗣 Tours of the Milton House Museum
🔫 A special presentation on Civil War weaponry

⛪ Be sure to arrive Sunday morning at 9 am for the Soldier’s Church Service, a non-denominational service that offers a unique opportunity to experience what church might have been like for the average Civil War soldier. This event takes place at the picnic tables in North Goodrich Park, which is located directly across the street from the Milton House Museum.

Bring the whole family and step back in time for one more day of history, education, and fun. We hope to see you there!