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.  

NEW EXHIBIT OPENING!  MHS HAS A BRAND-NEW EXHIBIT! "When the Trains Arrived: Rails to Milton" 

Members-only night exhibit opening will be Friday, April 11th from 5-7pm.  The exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, April 12th from 11am-4pm.  Join us early if you are a member-RSVP to visit@historicmilton.org!  

(Our normal hours of operation resume this spring, starting on Saturday, April 12th from 11am-4pm, and then Thursday-Saturday after this, from 11am-4pm.)

The history of trains, the railroad, passenger cars, rails history and more! Review maps of the tracks and their destinations, stories of the railroad history of yesteryear, and the history of the rail systems in not only Milton, but the entire Delmarva region!  What was it like? Where were they going, who was on them? What did they transport? Where in town did the train come into the station?  Learn ALL OF THIS and MORE!  It's time to get aboard! See you soon, and welcome to our opening season of 2025 at MHS!