The Milton Historical Society was founded in 1970 when the town recognized the importance of preserving the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred.

If you like historic buildings, you’ll enjoy the museum’s architecture – it is located in a former Methodist Church that was originally built in 1857. Lydia Black Cannon, a resident of Milton, purchased the building and donated it to the MHS to house its growing collection. You’ll spot many interesting artifacts from the 1600’s through the present that contributed to life in Milton.

Exhibit Opening – April 2024:
Explore Milton’s ship worthy past through their exhibit: “Down to the Sea in Ships: How Schooners, Sailors & Shipwrights Transformed Milton”. There’s also a mini-exhibit on Women’s Embroidery on the main gallery stage. Free private tours available for “Down to the Sea” exhibit by emailing: [email protected].

Be sure to visit the new, improved, & expanded gift shop! 

Logistics:
There is a parking area off of Magnolia St.

Seasonal Hours: (Beginning 4/18/24)
Thursday – Saturday:  11:00am-4:00pm

Getting Here:
Address: 210 Union St, Milton, DE 19968
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