Guided tours by appointment only beginning Sept 2, 2025
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
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.
