The Milton Historical Society

Welcome to the Milton Historical Society!

 

 

OUR MISSION: The Milton Historical Society is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets stories, artifacts and documents related to Milton and the Broadkill Hundred for study and education. We welcome the participation of people of all ages in sharing informative and engaging experiences that will encourage them to discover and appreciate their heritage.  

CURRENT EXHIBIT-NOW OPEN! We are open Thursday-Saturday from 11am-4pm.  We are located in Milton, Delaware at 210 Union St. Parking in backside of museum, marked by signage. 

MILTON IN BLACK AND WHITE: EARLY 20TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE WILLIAM E. DOUGLAS COLLECTION-Step back in time to early 20th Century Milton and view black and white photography from the camera/lens of Dr. William E. Douglas, a Milton resident and doctor with a camera, and passion for documenting the town in which he lived and practiced medicine.  Street scenes that you might just recognize today, businesses, the Great Fire of 1909-it's all there to view on digitally remastered photos from the MHS collection, the William E. Douglas Collection.  Learn more about the man behind the lens as well!  Private free tours available for groups.  Email visit@historicmilton.org to schedule a private tour with the curator of the exhibit, who is very knowledgeable about the subject! We hope to see you in the museum soon!