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Milton Historical Society and the Waldie Blacksmith Shop, the only privately-operated history museum in urban Milton, are offering some great activities and events for Miltonians and visitors to Milton in 2023, including the popular walking tours, the informative monthly speakers series, blacksmith education and demonstrations, the annual garage sale and the tantalizing gourmet and spirits fundraising dinner! As always, the Society’s archives, which are gradually being digitized, are open by appointment only to students, would-be historians and business operators.
Please check our Activities & Events page occasionally for the latest updates and, if you have any questions or comments, please email us at historymilton@gmail.com or call us at (905) 875-4156. We look forward to seeing you at the shop soon!
Welcome
Welcome to the Milton Historical Society, located at 16 James Street in Milton, Ontario. We are above the Waldie Blacksmith Shop, one of the MHS major restoration projects.
The Milton Historical Society and the Waldie Blacksmith Shop are located in historic downtown Milton, between Main Street and Mill Street.
Monthly speakers, walking tours, blacksmithing classes, special interest programs, our annual book fair and more!
EVENTS AND PROGRAMSLearn about the history of your town, your neighbourhood, or even your house by exploring our archives - online or in person.
RESEARCHSupport the work of the Milton Historical Society by becoming a member, donating, or through corporate sponsorship.
JOIN USBECOME A MEMBER
Only $25 a year, or $40 for the whole family
THE WALDIE BLACKSMITH SHOP
Come watch the smiths at work, or take a class and learn this ancient craft
HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Learn more about some local Milton landmarks and the people who built them
ARCHIVES
Research Milton's history online or in person at our archives
BOOK SHOP
Bring history home with a book from our new online bookstore
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 17 Oct, 24Upcoming
Monthly Meeting: Spirits Among Us
Oct 17, 7:30 p.m. Spirits Among Us Speaker: John McDonald This presentation cover the development…
22 Oct, 24UpcomingOctober Fundraising Dinner
The Way We Were: People, Places & Memories An evening with local Historian John McDonald…
21 Nov, 24UpcomingMonthly Meeting: The Show Must Go On
Nov 21, 7:30 p.m. The Show Must Go On: A History of Entertainment, Art &…
07 Dec, 24UpcomingChristmasfest Sale
Saturday December 7th In conjunction with Downtown Milton HolidayFest/Miracle on Main, Milton Historical Society will…
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land we gather on is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.  We recognize the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who live on these lands today. We stand as allies with the First Nations as stewards of these lands.