Guided tours by appointment only beginning Sept 2, 2025
Pumpkin Carvers Wanted
Pick up a pumpkin, return a jack o lantern
Be part of the Halloween fun by becoming a Pumpkin Sponsor for the Milton House Museum’s Pumpkin Palooza event!
For just $15 per pumpkin, sponsors receive a pumpkin provided by the museum to carve and return for display during the event on October 25th.
Sponsorship is open to individuals, families, organizations, groups, and businesses. All Jack-o’-lanterns will be featured during Pumpkin Palooza, with top entries judged for prizes and highlighted on the Milton House Museum’s social media.
Join us in lighting up the night with creativity and community spirit! 🎃
To participate, complete and return the sponsorship form below, along with payment to the museum by October 17th. Additional details on the sponsorship form.
October 25th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pumpkin Palooza
Enjoy an open house at the Milton House Museum in this brand new event!
Look at uniquely carved jack o lanterns placed throughout the building while enjoying snacks!
...and don't forget to vote for your favorite pumpkin!
Costumes are encouraged!
Free / kid / family friendly event
November Hops & History
Wisconsin's Iron Brigade at Gettysburg
Join the Milton House Museum at Goodworks Brewing for this Hops and History guest speaker series featuring Jerry Hunter, a scholar of the Iron Brigade.
The talk will focus on the role that the Iron Brigade played on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, including stories of local soldiers. Several reproduction weapons will be available for viewing during the event.
Wednesday November 12th, 6 pm - 8 pm.
Goodworks Brewing Taproom
Advanced Tickets: $8
Tickets at the door: $10 (cash 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
September 20th, 2025
7 pm - 10 pm
$20 / person
One of the museum's most popular annual events, Twilight Tours allow guests to experience the Milton House after dark, guided only by candlelight.
Extend your experience by adding on a wine tasting from Rubber Duck Winery (formerly Northleaf Winery) for an additional $10 per person. Must be 21 or older to purchase
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.
