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Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop

Name: Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Address: 16 James Street, Milton, ON, L9T2P4, CA
Telephone: 9058754156
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Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop

Over 45 Years of Preserving Milton's History
Preservation, Education, Recognition, Celebration

Blacksmith courses available, special events throughout the year, archives open. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month, September through June.

05/29/2026

We’re back this Saturday morning with our second presentation in our Heritage Series, Milton – A History Through Artifacts, this Sat. May 30, 10:30 a.m., presented by Guest Speaker John Duignan.

This is an interactive program so if you have any items related to Milton’s history please bring along and share the story!

John shares Milton’s history through his

remarkable memorabilia collection. Join us to learn, reminisce, & enjoy the fascinating stories behind the items he brings to life.

Registration Cost: $5.00 per person at the door

05/23/2026

Join us today at the museum! Historian and author John McDonald presents Halton Hamlets and Villages at 10:30. Fee of $5 at the door.

Discover the stories behind Milton-area
hamlets & villages like Campbellville, Hornby,
and Palermo etc. — exploring the people, origins,
and fascinating history hidden in their names.

05/19/2026

Join us this Thursday at 7:30 for part three of presenter Mike Miller’s fascinating retrospective on photography: The Rise of Cinematography, Kodak and Leica.

In this presentation, Mike takes us on an amusing and informative journey from the 1870s through to 1932, discussing photographic milestones that occurred along the way.

05/10/2026

Our annual yard sale yesterday was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came by to shop and donate, as well as to hardworking volunteers who made everything happen!

04/30/2026

Dive into Halton’s history with our heritage educational series! Happening select Saturdays in May and June, our guest speakers will highlight a variety of topics, from our hamlets and villages, to restoration of historic homes.

A nominal fee of $5 per person applies, and helps contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the museum. To register, please email [email protected]

04/13/2026

Join us for our annual yard sale, happening right here at the museum on Saturday May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Have items to donate? We will accept drop-offs May 7 & 8; items can also be left on the porch from May 4-8.

04/09/2026

If you missed our last fundraising dinner, here’s your chance to hear all about Milton’s romance with railways, as local historian joins us to present Meet Me at the Station for our next monthly speaker series event.

Join us at the MHS Carriage Room on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

04/08/2026

From Our Archives: Centennial Parade 1957. In the background is Bus Knights Dry Cleaning building, located at the corner of Main and Fulton Streets.

03/16/2026

Join us this Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly speaker series as we welcome Dr. Catherine Wilson, University of Guelph, Professor Emeritus and Director of the Rural Diary Archives website.

Dr. Wilson will help us uncover the lives of Rural Families. In 2015 she and the University of Guelph launched the Rural Diary archives showcasing over 200 diaries from 1800 to 1960 in Ontario. These diaries were transcribed by volunteers and then digitized. Dr. Wilson’s presentation will illustrate some of the diaries from the collection including some from Halton as well as the importance in using diaries in you own research at: https://ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca

03/14/2026

From our archives: 213 Queen St.

This home was built in 1857 for Hugh Foster’s family. Mr. Foster died in 1858. The home was sold in 1875 to Duncan Dewar, a law student who later became an insurance agent in the Community.

Address

16 James Street
Milton, ON
L9T2P4

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9:30am - 12pm
Saturday	9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

9058754156

Website

http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/

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