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May 21 - 23, 2021

Civil War Living History Days

Planning has begun for the 2022 event, and we can't wait to share what we have planned. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates on this event. The event will take place Saturday May 21 & Sunday May 22, 2022 on the Milton House Museum grounds.

See what all the fun is about

Check out this great video of Civil War Living History Days 2021 put together by Drywater Productions

Historic Weapons Presentation

$10.00
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Learn about historic weapons during this informative presentation. From guns to swords, learn about weapons in the Milton House Museum collection, and also about weapons owned by some of our Civil War Reenactors. Learn the different styles and purposes of weapons, and how weapons have evolved over time.


This event takes place on Saturday May 21, 2022 @ 11 am inside the Milton House Museum. Tickets are $10 / person, and advanced ticket purchase is required, as tickets are limited. All proceeds benefit the Milton House Museum.

Living Cemetery Tour

$15.00
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Hear stories of Milton residents come to life during this interactive cemetery tour. Civil War reenactors will bring to life some of the residents of Milton's Cemetery, giving you the chance to hear about their experiences from beyond the grave. From soldiers to civilians, this tour will give you a chance to learn about what life was like for those who fought and lived during the Civil War.  


This event takes place on Saturday May 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm during our Civil War Living History Days event. Tickets are $15 / person, and tickets are limited. Advance registration is required. The tour will begin at the Milton Cemetery located at 163-133 N Janesville Street. The cemetery is only a few blocks away from the MIlton House Museum. You will be standing for the duration of the event, and will be on uneven ground. We recommend appropriate shoes.  

School Day

We have reached capacity on the number of students we can accommodate during our school day event on Friday May 20, 2022. Registration for the 2022 school day is NOW CLOSED. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep an eye out for how to register for the school day for 2023. 

Weekend Schedule

Don't miss any of the fun and excitement of the weekend

To help ensure that you don't miss anything during our Civil War Living History Days weekend, we have a created a schedule of events for the weekend. You can view the schedule on your mobile device, or download and print out a hard copy to have with you during the weekend.


Please note that this schedule is subject to change without notice 

Download PDF

Coloring Contest

Choose to color a Civil War Soldier or a Civil War era lady for a chance to win a prize that will be presented by Abraham Lincoln during the opening ceremony of our Civil War Days event on Saturday May 21, 2022.  

Age groups are 3 - 6 years old, 7 - 10 year olds & 11 -14 years old 

Before handing in the colored page, please put your child's first and last name, age and phone number on the back of the paper. 

Completed colored sheets can be returned to the Milton House Museum 

by mail

Attention CWD Coloring Contest 

PO Box 245 MIlton WI 53563 

In person

18 S Janesville Street Milton WI 53563

All colored sheets must be returned by Thursday May 12, 2022. 

Civil War Lady (docx)

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Civil War Soldier (docx)

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Event Sponsors Needed

Help keep this popular community event FREE for guests by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsors can be individuals, organizations or businesses. Please complete and return the downloadable form with your payment. 

Completed sponsorship forms can be returned to the museum 


by mail

Attention: CWD Sponsorship

PO BOX 245 

Milton WI 53563


in person

18 S Janesville Street

Milton WI 53563


by email

Subject: CWD Sponsorship

kklos@miltonhouse.org 

Sponsorship Form 2022 EDITED (docx)

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Event Sponsors

Thank you to our 2022 event sponsors

Event Partners

Thank you to our 2022 event partners

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