Currently offering guided tours by appointment only
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
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.
Hops & History
Hops & History with Clayborn Benson
Join the MIlton House Museum at Goodworks Brewing on Sunday February 15th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for the first Hops and History speaker of 2026.
Our February speaker is Clayborn Benson, founder of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum. Join Clayborn as he discusses Wisconsin's unique African American history, from the frontiersmen of James Beckwith to the Bunger's of the northwest, to the lead mines in southeastern Wisconsin, and the early settlers and laws that impacted African Americans. He will also discuss the efforts of earlyr African Americans who began their own businesses as early as the 1850s, the pan-American efforts of Jonathan J. Meyers who explored the opportunity to create a settlement in Nigeria, the early civil rights efforts of William T. Greene to pass the public accomodation bill, and the efforts of Lucius Palmer, the first elected representative of the 10th state district.
Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased online by clicking the "Purchase Tickets" button below or by calling the museum at 608.868.7772 to purchase tickets over the phone.
*Tickets sold at the event are cash only
The Milton Community Quilt
Celebrating America 250
This is a community-wide project designed to reflect Milton, Wisconsin, through creativity and shared history.
We welcome participation from individuals, families, organizations, schools, clubs and community groups. The overall theme of the quilt is Milton families and organizations, the state of Wisconsin, and the United States.
We invite you to come look at the 1976 quilt on display in the Milton House lobby for ideas and inspiration as to what you may want to create.
Sponsorship Information:
💲 $25 / square
🪡 Square size is 9x9
🧶 Decorate using applique, hand stitching, piece quilt block, embroidery, high quality fabric paint or fabric markers
📍 Milton House Museum
📆 Return completed square by May 1st, 2026
🧵 Quilt be on display beginning July 2nd, 2026
Quilt block sponsorships must be purchased in person at the Milton House Museum so that you can be given your quilt block. Museum is open Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm.
* If you need to set up a different time to pick up your block, please email Museum Education Coordinator Julie Marquardt at jmarquardt@miltonhouse.org to set up a time.
