Milton Historical Society

Record #: MIL0581
Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-875-4156
E-Mail HistoryMilton@gmail.com
Website www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca
Contact Form www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Pat Winterburn, Secretary
Volunteer Coordinator Nadia English

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
16 James St
Milton, ON L9T 2P4
Intersection Martin St and Main St E
Mailing Address c/o Waldie Blacksmith Shop 
16 James St 
Milton, On L9T 2P4
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Archive Research Room is not accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A non-profit volunteer organization working to preserve the history of Milton
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1977
Primary Executive John Challinor II, President
Funding Donations
Elections Annually in January

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Hosts various activities of a historical nature

  • placquing of historical homes
  • talks and slide presentations
  • new and reprinted publication of research material
  • preservation of archival material
  • interesting and varied programs at monthly meetings
  • archives available for research during open hours or by appointment
  • room rental available for meetings etc. (capacity 80)
  • blacksmith shop tours can be arranged
Hours
  • The Cooke/Dills Archives will be open the last Wed of each month - 10 am-1 pm, all other times by appointment only
  • Blacksmith Shop: Sat 9 am-12 noon, May 20 - Oct 14 only
  • Meetings: Third Thu of each month at 7:30 pm at 16 James St
Areas Served Milton
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

No application required
Languages English
Fees Membership

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Archives ; Historic Preservation ; Historical Societies ; Meeting Space
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies

Agency Overview

1 Agency Locations [Show Listings]
2 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

1 other Service(s) at this Location
Waldie Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Room
A living history museum dedicated to preserving the history of blacksmithing, not only as a profession, but also within Milton and Halton Blacksmithing courses available: * Level 1 Introduction to Bl ... [More]