Guided tours by appointment only beginning Sept 2, 2025
Wreaths on Parade Live Auction
Join us for a festive holiday event
Celebrate the holiday season at the 6th annual Wreaths on Parade, a festive fundraising event benefitting the Milton House Museum! Admire over 20 uniquely decorated wreaths created by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. Place the winning and take home your favorite wreath the very same night, just in time for the holiday season!
Come support the Milton House Museum while sharing in an evening of community, creativity, and holiday cheer!
📅 Thursday December 4th
🕕 Wreath Viewing: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Bidding Begins: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Tomah Community Room (Second Floor) Milton House Museum
💲 Starting Bid: $40 per wreath
🎟️ Free to attend
A Christmas Carol Play
A timeless holiday classic
Step into the spirit of the season with A Christmas Carol, brought to life by Creative Outlets Theater at the historic Milton House Museum!
Experience the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks on a powerful journey of redemption and joy. This lively, interactive production will fill your heart with holiday warmth, delightful performances, and a touch of Christmas magic!
Milton House Museum
18 S Janesville St Milton WI 53563
Showtimes & Dates:
Friday December 12th at 7 pm
Saturday December 13th at 7 pm SOLD OUT
Sunday December 14th at 5 pm
Tickets:
$18 for adults & $12 for children (10 and under)
Milton House Paws for History Cat Photo Contest - WINNER
Paws for History
Congratulations to our 2025 Paws for History Winner…
KING WAMBO! 
King Wambo has officially claimed the crown in the Milton House Museum’s Paws for History online cat photo contest! He and his human, Meredith, will receive a prize package valued at $225, with all items generously donated by local businesses including BaristaCats Café & Sanctuary, Photography by laPHOTO, Elmside Goods, and the Milton House Museum Gift Shop.
Thanks to the incredible participation from our community, we raised over $900 to support education and special programs at the Milton House Museum. Your enthusiasm helps us continue sharing Milton’s unique history in meaningful ways.
We know Dr. Rachel Salisbury would be very proud of the joy, community spirit, and love for cats this fundraiser inspired.
Thank you to everyone who entered, everyone who voted, and everyone who supports the Milton House Museum! Here’s to King Wambo and to all the fabulous feline friends who made this year’s contest MEOW-velous!
Milton House Museum Annual Events
Civil War Living History Days
Civil War Living History Days
Civil War Living History Days
This event will be held May 15-17 in 2026.
We invite the general public to join us during the weekend portion of this event to see history literally comes to life as Civil War soldiers and civilians camp out on the grounds of the historic Milton House Museum. This event is FREE and fun for all ages.
Twilight Tours
Civil War Living History Days
Civil War Living History Days
Held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September
One of the museum's most popular annual events, Twilight Tours allow guests to experience the Milton House after dark, guided only by candlelight.
A Christmas Carol
Civil War Living History Days
A Christmas Carol
Held annually the 2nd weekend in December
The 2025 shows will be held on December 12th, 13th & 14th
One of The Milton House's most beloved annual traditions, A Christmas Carol Play by Creative Outlets Theatre, is an interactive telling of this classic holiday tale.
Prepare to be transported in time during this production of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday classic.
**Tickets for the 2025 show will go on sale after November 3rd, 2025.**
