Tours are by appointment only. Please call before arriving at the museum 608-868-7772
Milton House Museum Annual Events
Civil War Living History Days
School Day is on Friday May 17, 2024
Free community days are May 18 & 19, 2024
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
Held Annually on the 3rd Saturday of September
Our most popular annual event, Twilight Tours allows guests to experience the Milton House as Joseph Goodrich and his guests would have known it, by candlelight. Walk through the historic hexagon at your own pace, while talking with actors portraying various characters from Milton's past. Next, walk downstairs through a 3 story painted mural depicting the journey of Freedom Seekers from enslavement to freedom, before walking through the underground passage used by those Freedom Seekers. Tours end in the 1837 pioneer cabin located behind the Milton House.
Volunteers will be stationed throughout the space to answer any questions you may have.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Extend your Twilight Tour experience by adding on a wine and chocolate tasting by Northleaf Winery. Northleaf Winery makes their own wines and chocolates in house, and expertly pairs them together for a tasty treat. You may also purchase just the wine tasting, or just the chocolate pairing.
Into the Light: A Paranormal Experience
October 13th or October 21st: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm both evenings
Join the Milton House Museum and The Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS) for a night of paranormal exploring inside the Milton House Museum. This event will begin with a brief talk about the background of The Society for Anomalous Studies, before guests move through through four different paranormal investigation points throughout the museum. Guests will be guided at each station through different equipment and its purpose in a paranormal investigation by members of SAS. Guests will have the opportunity to handle the equipment, and learn what it takes to do a paranormal investigation. The event will conclude with a brief Q&A session with SAS members.
Tickets are $45 / person with all proceeds benefiting the operation of the Milton House Museum. Due to space limitations, the number of tickets available for each night are limited.
It is the same program on October 13th and October 21, so please verify the date you are purchasing tickets for to ensure you have the correct date.
Important Event Details - Please read before purchasing tickets
Guests must be at least 16 years of age to attend.
No paranormal equipment outside of that provided by SAS will be allowed during the event. This includes apps on phones.
This event requires guests to navigate stairs, move in relative darkness, and stand for extended periods of time.
This event is educational in nature, and is designed to share another perspective of history with guests.
Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to museum staff at 608.868.7772
Calling all Spirits: Victorian Spiritualism
Thursday October 26th at 7:00 pm
Experience the spine-tingling excitement of spiritualism at the Milton House. Many Victorians were fascinated by death and looked for ways to connect with their former friends and loved ones in the "Great Beyond." Presented by Black Pointe Estate Site Director Dave DeSimone, this presentation offers the chance to learn about this paranormal proclivity in the historic setting of the Milton House.
Hear tales of the Fox sisters, credited with the creation of the spiritualist movement in America, and learn about Wisconsin's connection to the movement, including Whitewater's Morris Pratt Institute, the country's first spiritualist college. More than an occult parlor game, spiritualism was a social and religious movement that channeled the voices of the dead, linked the present with the past, and conjured new worldly and otherworldly futures.
This event is entirely educational in nature and will not involve any kind of spiritualism related activities.
Tickets are $35 each and includes a small take away from the event, along with an opportunity to view portions of the Milton House typically off limits to guests after the conclusion of the presentation.
